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      This book is a work of non-fiction based on the author’s experiences. In order to protect privacy, names, identifying characteristics, dialogue and details have been changed or reconstructed.

      HarperElement

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      First published by HarperElement 2016

      FIRST EDITION

      © Casey Watson 2016

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      available from the British Library

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      Cover photograph © Rebecca Nelson/Arcangel Images (posed by model)

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      Source ISBN: 9780007595143

      Ebook Edition © May 2016 ISBN: 9780007595150

      Version: 2016-02-16

      Contents

       Cover

       Title Page

       Copyright

       Dedication

       Acknowledgements

       Chapter 1

       Chapter 2

       Chapter 3

       Chapter 4

       Chapter 5

       Chapter 6

       Chapter 7

       Chapter 8

       Chapter 9

       Chapter 10

       Chapter 11

       Chapter 12

       Chapter 13

       Chapter 14

       Chapter 15

       Chapter 16

       Chapter 17

       Chapter 18

       Chapter 19

       Chapter 20

       Chapter 21

       Chapter 22

       Chapter 23

       Chapter 24

       Chapter 25

       Epilogue

       Topics for reading-group discussion

       Casey Watson

       Moving Memoirs eNewsletter

       About the Publisher

      I’d like to dedicate this book to all those brave soldiers, men and women, who continue to dedicate their lives to serving their country so that all our grandchildren, mine included, can look forward to a peaceful future. A special mention goes to the parents and grandparents of serving soldiers, airmen and seamen, who will surely be facing their own private battles, as well as being filled with pride. Bless you all.

      As ever, I’d like to thank the team I’m so privileged to work with. Huge thanks to everyone at HarperCollins, my agent Andrew Lownie and, of course, my lovely friend Lynne.

      Working in a school, or so my thoughts ran, I should really love words, shouldn’t I? Words are

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