Wor Tomis the Polis

by Tom Curry

A historical memoir of a Northern lad who became a policeman in Sussex.

268 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Chris Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as a gift from my mam, as she knows I enjoy reading about local history and Geordie culture. Wor Tomas The Polis is an excellent read looking back on life in post-war 50's Northumberland. Whether you remember the era and want to reminisce, have a plate full of nostalgia or you're wanting to know about the time period, the area, and what it was like growing up in the North East for a young lad, this is a fabulous read. Tom tells his story with such honesty, detail and humour you won't be able to put the book down. Stories of wellington boots, train robbery, and crime will really grip you. Learn about Tom's family and the people of Amble and Darlington. Thanks for sharing your story Tom!

[Matthew Ferns · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read memoir, autobiography, and, 'tales of professional life,' before from professional and amateur authors. Tom's book is of superior quality, and is a 'must-read,' for anyone chasing that elusive quality, common sense in dealing with one's fate. Its surprising twist near the end of the book is like the moral snare for us souls prone to take it all a bit for granted sometimes.
The style is, parlour-conversational, and the vignettes and snippets of experience and perception are powerful reminders of the human spirit, its challenges, and, its strengths. In the end, you judge a book most correctly by its effect, and Tom's record of his life is so vivid, you can open it anywhere and find an anecdote within two or three pages, a saying or an instructive commonplace. Excellent book!

[Julie Round · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating personal account of a 'rags to riches' life, made even more poignant because of the contrast between north and south in England.The conversational style made the reader almost hear the tale of a strong minded policeman with a clear sense of self and a dediction to the law.