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Tom Mcgreevy ( Author )
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Above is a photograph of myself (The Author ) whilst serving in Cyprus with The ' United Nations ' This photograph is used on the back cover of my first book.
( I'm the ' Good looking one ' on the right. You may recognise the chap on the left ! )
REVIEWS FOR: '' POEMS FOR PAULA ''
REVIEW: (Poems For Paula) 21/06/200 by: ' Sally Patricia Gardner ' Author of ' Lillian's Story '
It is the sheer diversity of Tom's work that takes your breath away.This is graphically illustrated by the first and last poems.'The Det' takes you to a situation that, thank God, most of us have never had to face, and leaves you wondering how you would have coped. Less bravely, then and afterwards, I suspect. 'The Missing Sock' with its wit and humour is a wonderful cheery,cheeky finish to this collection. And in between? All life (and death)is here.Tom's struggles with the demon cancer, (long may he go on winning this battle!),his military experiences, and shining through the collection, his love for Paula. Tom writes beautifully and honestly, with a rare ability to illuminate large topics with a sideways glance at the small everyday incidents to which we all relate. Thank you, Tom. http://www.lilliansstory.co.uk
REVIEW: Having read this book and previous works by this versatile author, I now think that he has found his niche in poetry writing in the manner of all the great war poets saying it as it is/was clearly and truthfully, by seeing and being there at the time. This is a book which contains all the aspects of life as a veteran, often with humour. I treasure my copy.
A.R.Lewis (Author and Poet) 16/06/2008 ( Forces Poetry & Authors Den ) http://www.proprose.co.uk
REVIEW: 16/06/2008
I have read many poems by Tom Mcgreevy, and find his work an inspiration.
A truely fantastic person.
Cordelia ( Poet ) ( Forces Poetry )
RECENT REVIEWS: for TOM MCGREEVY
Mount Tumbledown (Poetry) - 6/17/2008 11:54:06 AM
A powerful and moving poem, Tom. I admire the writing. The best thing we can do for those young men and women left behind is to stop these bloody wars. Now. - gene Williamson ( Author & Poet ) ( Authors Den ) http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=1270
REVIEW: Jan Hedger ( Poet ) 19/06/2008
A book of many faces - from despair and loss, to wickedly funny humour. A poetry book to adorn any book shelf - Tom Mcgreevy has captured life itself and more. ( Forces Poetry & Authors Den )
REVIEW: Karen Palumbo ( Author & Poet ) 18/06/2008
Such inner perseverance and a very optimistic outlook combined with prayers and God's love will see you through to spend every minute of every day in the embrace of those you love. Very passionately e ( Authors Den ) http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=43749
REVIEW: Gene Williamson 19/06/2008
What a power-packed piece of writing, Tom McGreevy.
I must check out the book from whence it came. - Gene Williamson http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=1270
( 'THE DET' from ' Poems for Paula )
The Hidden War (Poetry) - 6/22/2008 8:36:17 PM
A very interesting , vivid and perhaps profoundly true tale.... Be always safe, Karen http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=43749
The Hidden War (Poetry) - 6/22/2008 4:20:18 PM
I like your style, Tom. Graphic, gripping. Great read. -gene
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Tom's poem ' The Det ', is included in this book (pages 28/29/30/31) by Forces Poetry for ' Remembrance Day ' ( Published 1st November 2008 )
The book launch was held at The Jubilee Library, Brighton, UK on 1st November. This launch was attended by Forces Poetry Patron ' Dame Vera Lynn ', who also took home with her, a copy of Tom's book;
' Poems for Paula '
On Saturday 5th July 2008, at Holyport Manor School, Maidenhead. Tom met ' June Brown ' M.B.E ( Dot off Eastenders ) June took home a copy of Tom's new book ' Poems for Paula '
( Hope she passes it round ' Albert Square ' ! )
Tom also caught up with old times, chatting to that veteran Comedian ' Tom O'Connor ' who Tom hadn't seen for 30 years. Tom O'Connor visited and entertained the troops in the Jungles of Belize, Central America, whilst Tom(Mcgreevy) was serving 12 month there ( It's a small World we live in )
Below are some pictures we took of my Disabled Son James with June Brown M.B.E
( Dot from ' Eastenders )
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Tom's Publisher ' Rossendale Books ' has submitted copies of Tom's Book, ' Poems For Paula ' to the annual ' Jerwood Aldeburgh First Published collection of Poetry competition '
This is for a first Published collection of Poetry by a new author in the preceding year. This prestigious competition is run by The Poetry Trust, and is part of the ' 20th Aldeburgh Poetry Festival ' which takes place from 7-9th November 2008
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