Try to Tell the Story

Growing up as an only child in post-war London, the author navigates a childhood marked by profound sadness due to his father's absence. Raised by his mother and grandmother, he recalls vivid memories, including a meeting with Churchill and playing among bombed-out houses. Cinema becomes his refuge, providing solace and igniting his imagination through films like Red River, The Third Man, and Citizen Kane. This memoir intricately weaves personal history with the transformative power of film during a tumultuous time.