The Way It Was: A Journey Through Time and Memory

Better Than Some, Worse Than Others: The way it was: - Remembering the South African Border War in the 1980’s and 90’s.

by Wayne Webster

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5580 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	191 pages
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The way it was is a journey through time and memory, a poignant and evocative memoir of a simpler time, a time of innocence and wonder, and a time that will never come again.

The author, a middle-aged man, looks back on his childhood in the 1950s and 1960s, a time when life was simpler and slower-paced, and people were more connected to each other and to their community.

He remembers the days when he would play outside with his friends until dark, when he would go to the corner store to buy penny candy, and when he would listen to the radio with his family. He remembers the smell of his grandmother's cooking, the sound of his father's laughter, and the feel of his mother's embrace.

But the author also remembers the darker side of his childhood, the poverty, the violence, and the racism that were all too common in those days. He remembers the day his father lost his job, the day his sister was raped, and the day his best friend was killed in a car accident.

The author's memoir is a powerful and moving reminder of the passage of time and the fragility of life. It is a story about loss and redemption, about heartbreak and healing, and about the enduring power of love.

Childhood

The author's childhood was a time of great joy and innocence. He spent his days playing outside with his friends, exploring the woods behind his house, and swimming in the creek. He loved going to school, where he learned about the world and made new friends.

The author's family was poor, but they were always happy. His parents worked hard to provide for him and his siblings, and they always made sure that they had everything they needed. The author's mother was a loving and caring woman who always put her family first. His father was a strong and hardworking man who always had a smile on his face.

The author's childhood was not without its challenges. His father lost his job when the author was in elementary school, and the family had to move to a smaller house. The author's sister was raped when she was in high school, and the author had to watch as his parents struggled to cope with the trauma. And the author's best friend was killed in a car accident when the author was in college.

Despite these challenges, the author's childhood was a happy and fulfilling time. He was surrounded by people who loved him and supported him, and he had a strong sense of community. He learned the importance of hard work, perseverance, and compassion, and he developed a deep love of life.

Adulthood

The author's adulthood has been a time of both great joy and great sorrow. He has experienced the joys of marriage, fatherhood, and career success. He has also experienced the pain of divorce, loss, and illness.

The author married his wife in 1985, and they had two children together. The author loved being a husband and father, and he was proud of the life he had built for his family.

The author's career was also successful. He worked as a journalist for many years, and he eventually became the editor of a major newspaper. He was respected by his colleagues and admired by his readers.

But the author's adulthood has also been marked by tragedy. His wife died of cancer in 2005, and his father died of a heart attack in 2010. The author was devastated by these losses, and he struggled to cope with his grief.

In 2015, the author was diagnosed with cancer. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, and he is now in remission. The author is grateful for the support of his family and friends, and he is determined to live his life to the fullest.

The Way It Was

The way it was is a time that will never come again. It was a time of innocence and wonder, a time of love and loss, and a time of growth and change.

The author's memoir is a powerful and moving reminder of the passage of time and the fragility of life. It is a story about loss and redemption, about heartbreak and healing, and about the enduring power of love.

Better Than Some, Worse Than Others: The way it was: - Remembering the South African Border War in the 1980’s and 90’s.

by Wayne Webster

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5580 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	191 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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