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The Journals Of Clarence R Smyth by Bronwyn J Taylor

Fascinating And Comprehensive

The Journals Of Clarence R Smyth by Bronwyn J Taylor continues the story begun in The Diaries Of A Gifted Edwardian Boy, and covers the years from 1920 – 1960’s. It is a work of fiction but includes true life figures, with the result, that the reader wonders, could this be true? Certainly, the first book was based on the true-life book, The Boy Who Saw True which I read back in the 1990’s and which made an impact that has stayed with me.

World War II is covered in detail which appealed to the historian in me.

This is a cosmopolitan read as we travel from mainland Europe to America and to England. During the war mainland Europe was in turmoil with only Switzerland being neutral and a safe haven.

The story is told via Clarence Smyth’s writings, therefore we only have his interpretation of events. The older he gets, the more he realizes he has a choice to make – to believe in God or not?

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The Diaries Of A Gifted Edwardian Boy by Bronwyn J Taylor

A Comprehensive Account

The Diaries Of A Gifted Edwardian Boy by Bronwyn J Taylor is a historical novel about a young boy with psychic abilities. This book is based on the much older book called The Boy Who Saw True which I actually read back in the 1990’s.

The novel takes place from 1906 when Clarence was just six years old to 1919. It is written in a series of diary entries and letters. It is well thought out and put together.

We witness the inner workings of Clarence’s mind as he is first educated at home and then at boarding school. He is viewed with caution by some and as a kindred spirit by others. His prophecies are not always believed. As a boy, he encounters many challenges along the way which need to be overcome.

As the dates suggest, the First World War years are covered by the book. Clarence’s experience is very unique.

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