Sir John Gorman: The Times of My Life
Author | : John Gorman |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2003-03-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781783379446 |
ISBN-13 | : 1783379448 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sir John Gorman: The Times of My Life written by John Gorman and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2003-03-19 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Northern Ireland politician and British Army veteran chronicles his storied life in this memoir. After serving in the Irish Guards in northwest Europe (where he won a legendary MC for ramming a King Tiger tank), John Gorman’s career included being Head of Security with BOAC, and closely involved with Royal visits. Later he was Europe’s largest landlord running the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. before entering politics and becoming Deputy Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Sir John Gorman exudes relaxed charm, humour and impeccable style. This book mirrors all these enviable characteristics and makes for a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read.