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Alfie's WarDiscover the gripping account of courage and adventure in 'Alfie's War,' written by Richard Pike. This hardback edition, measuring 156 x 234 mm with 192 pages, brings to life the extraordinary true story of Captain AWF 'Alfie' Sutton CBE DSC RN. Following the dramatic events of 'Seven Seas, Nine Lives,' this sequel dives into the harrowing experiences of a war hero during World War II. In the first part, readers will be drawn into the intense moments
Discover the gripping account of courage and adventure in 'Alfie's War,' written by Richard Pike. This hardback edition, measuring 156 x 234 mm with 192 pages, brings to life the extraordinary true story of Captain AWF 'Alfie' Sutton CBE DSC RN. Following the dramatic events of 'Seven Seas, Nine Lives,' this sequel dives into the harrowing experiences of a war hero during World War II.In the first part, readers will be drawn into the intense moments aboard HMS Illustrious, where Alfie, after suffering grave injuries from a Luftwaffe bombing, astonishingly awakens among the deceased, yet manages to steer the ship towards safety in Malta. This real-life narrative blurs the lines between history and fiction, illustrating the resilience of the human spirit.
Part two unfolds with Alfie's critical role in the Allied campaign in Greece, culminating in the daring evacuation of the Greek royal family by flying boat. His bravery during the German invasion of Crete in 1941 embodies the essence of valor under adversity, a theme that Admiral Cunningham praised as 'an example of grand personal courage.'
Written with passion, pace, and drama, 'Alfie's War' captures the essence of wartime heroism. Perfect for history enthusiasts, naval warfare aficionados, or anyone interested in inspiring true stories from World War II. Enjoy the comfort of shopping with a New Zealand-owned business—this book is in stock in NZ, ensuring quick delivery without unexpected import fees.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 156 x 234 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: hardback
Author: Richard Pike Publisher: Grub Street
Publication Date: 30-08-2012
Written in three parts, and as a sequel to "Seven Seas, Nine Lives", Richard Pike continues the remarkable experiences of Captain AWF 'Alfie' Sutton CBE DSC and bar RN.
During events which come as close to fiction as is imaginable, the first part describes how Alfie, badly injured and close to death during the bombing of HMS Illustrious by the Luftwaffe in January 1941, wakes to find himself laid out amongst the dead, but miraculously still able to help the ship on to Malta.
After full recovery, part two starts with his involvement in the Allied campaign in Greece in the spring of 1941, leading to him eventually evacuating the Greek royal family in a flying boat. After numerous escapades he fights with the defenders during the German invasion of Crete in 1941.
Admiral Cunningham was later to describe Sutton's efforts as "an example of grand personal courage under the worst possible conditions which stands out brightly in the gloom."
It was a struggle doomed to failure, but Alfie survived to continue his war and tell his story to author Richard Pike who relates it here with passion, pace and drama.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Easy to use
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Bought this for my granddaughter for nursing school, she got a lot of help from it
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Great Product
Format: Paperback
I was very happy with this purchase. The book came in almost perfect condition with an unused access code inside. There were a few minor bends/blemishes on the outside of the book, but none of them affected the content of the book.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
★★★★★ 5
God's Love Rescued Me; Jack's Testimony Freed Me.
Format: Paperback
This book is forever my "go to" book to refer anyone to when it comes to knowing God's love. The few words I have to say here does not even come close to telling of the gratitude I have for Jack and Trisha Frost in the writing of this particular book.
As a background, I experience God's loving hand of salvation on March 24th, 1986, when He literally stopped me from committing suicide. Over night my life changed, coming out of the darkness into His glorious light, eyes blinking, working to adjust to the brightness of the Son that had just entered into my once bound for hell life.
Over the next twenty-five years I wandered aimlessly around the Kingdom, at times feeling even more lost then I did before entering in. Most of which I must confess came from not being raised in church. So not knowing the lingo, or proper edicts of church, I often fought my way home in tears, crying out to God over the fact that I just did not fit into this new world He had brought me. Over the years battling with the heartache of being what I felt, was a disappointment to the only One I have ever truly been in love with - God the Father.
Then in 2011, God spoke to my spirit and said go now. Go? Okay, go where, and do I need to pack anything? I gathered a few things and moved to Houston the very next day. Standing in a bare room, no bed to sleep on, or even a chair to sit in, I asked Him (my go to question), "Where do I go from here, what next?" and as always He gave me sound advice. Go to school...
I wasn't sure what He wanted me to study or where, but I found myself enrolling in a ministry school He led me to, and yes, it was at a church. The one place which held so much heartache for me [remember, I had never fit in], but obeying His call which was more important than acceptance. So I went... The very first book the class had us read was "Experiencing the Father's Embrace" by Jack and Trisha Frost.
FINALLY, someone I could identify with, and a sea captain at that. When I think of how Jesus connected me with this fisherman's words, at just the right time, just went to show me, He's still willing to bring me into where I can truly belong (to Him).
I opened this book and began to read, I found myself captivated by this man's openness and honesty. Then I get half way into the first chapter and I sit frozen, his words penetrate my heart and I know.
I allowed Him to rescue me, but all the years since "I had" never allowed myself to get close enough to experience His embrace. I never knew my real father, my mother was murder when I was three, and then I was tossed to and fro from that point on. None of the men in my life ever gave a good example of what a loving "father's" embrace should be. If and when they did embrace me it was not what love could be defined as; and here I am, not only with "father" issues, but now talking about embracing; two words that I had never thought should be used in the same paragraph.
Jack shared his testimony concerning a conference in November of 1995, and floored me in my chair over a decade later. He spoke of how God took him back to a moment in his life when he needed that loving embrace and comfort that a father's love should give.
Then Jack said these words and my world came to a screeching halt, "I had heard all my Christian life that God loved me, but I had never lowered the walls of protection enough to receive personally a natural demonstration of His love and affection in some of my deepest pain."
This man hit my nail right on the head, and it took me a very long time before I could read any further.
It was God's love that rescued me, but it was Jack's testimony in this book that helped me find the freedom of knowing the Father's Embrace. I can't wait for the day when I can meet Jack face to face, and give him the kind of hug I so want to give him. Trish and I have become friends, I love her dearly. I can't express the love enough, even now today sitting here writing this, the tears stream with heart felt emotion.
So would I recommend this book? Yes, I would HIGHLY recommend it, as well with any book by Jack and Trisha Frost. But this is the one. :)
I pray you too will find this same freedom in becoming His sons and daughters.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2016
★★★★★ 5
What great Love the Father has for us!
Format: Kindle
Jack’s open honesty and explanations of the struggle between our outer man (mind, emotions, will, personality) versus our inner renewed spirit in Christ, help me to discern who I am listening to each day...my old self or new. With that, my thoughts can more readily be taken to Christ, and correction spoken to my old self as I turn to walk in the Spirit of Christ living in me.
Becoming humble before the Father, and experiencing His embrace, allows His Love to overflow into those around me. Increased intimacy and restoration of fractured relationships results when, through humility, I seek forgiveness where I have misrepresented Father’s Love to others.
Thank you, Jack, for this uplifting testimony of how to experience Father’s embrace. It has renewed me during a difficult season. God bless you and your family.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2025