“Half memoir, half travel, A Yank Back to England...is an absolutely wonderful book, not only about going home again but also about love and family and tradition and the passage of the years.” —Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning literary critic (Washington Post) To see the entire quote, click here.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Troubles at immigration
We've received lots of notes/comments saying how wonderful the old Prodigal Wife is, taking everything in stride, smiling, smoothing things over... I thought it was time to set the record straight: Prodigal Wife has her moments too. Specifically, she has trouble with bureaucrats and their silly rules, as you'll see in this encounter with an officious official at Heathrow. (Must be the six months she spent in the Soviet Union.)
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Never mind Dennis, I'm sure you have a lovely side too! ;-)
Standing, from L to R: Lew (Dad), Frances (Prodigal Wife), Denis (The Prodigal Tourist), and Jessie (Mum). Floating: Kate (Prodigal Daughter).
About this blog
You are reading random vignettes, deleted scenes, and other extras from and about my book, A Yank Back to England: The Prodigal Tourist Returns. Enjoy, let me know what you think, ask questions, and thanks for your support! Cheers, The Prodigal Tourist
Years ago I shed my Cockney accent and left London's blighted East End for America. Since then, I’ve only returned to see my increasingly cantankerous parents and assorted relatives. Until my American wife comes along. She wants to tour, see the sights. No thank you. It’s not for me. But she insists, and I become a reluctant tourist in my former homeland.
6 comments:
Never mind Dennis, I'm sure you have a lovely side too! ;-)
Btw, that is one of my favorite moments in the book. Rock on Frances!
Dennis, you must make an audio version of your book and do all the voices yourself. I would love it!
Aaah, Melissa, I'm sure I do too--but where is it? Actually, I love that moment too--I was a bit wussy there, but Frances is a New Yorker!
Regarding the audio, well...have mentioned the thought to my lovely agent, but nothing is in the works.
Prodigal Wife is my hero- go her!
It's unfortunate that the actions of a dangerous minority impact on the rest of us peaceful travellers - extra checks at airports etc.
Enjoyed your hilarious story of troubles at immigration. Travelling can be super stressful and officialdom sometimes pours salt on the wound.
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