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The book Waving Goodbye to a Thousand Flies by John Leonard Spencer is best described as a lively, fascinating read, told with great feeling, something really different!

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The basis of the story is an autobiography that has been changed into pseudo form. Any original names or titles that have been left in are necessary and have been assessed as safe to use; however, most are not the original names. Although some segments of the story may be very near the truth, most presumed situations or activities have been modified or are fictional.

The story involves poverty, institutions, sadness, happiness, disappointment, love and romance, plenty of humour and travel with the British Royal Navy, and minimal mention of wartime activities.

The journey starts in London, England and then continues through to other parts of England and then on to the Mediterranean, Sri Lanka, Japan, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, Singapore, the West Indies, USA, Canada, Africa, Hong Kong, and finally Australia.

Waving Goodbye to a Thousand Flies - John Leonard Spencer - Trafford