From Stranger To Friend

About the Book

The theme of the book is friendship, and travel, and during numerous continental journeys in an HGV, it could be said that it has taken many miles to write.

The book is about growing up in North Lincolnshire with its flat rolling countryside and muddy river Humber, and describes places and traditions which are fast disappearing.

Tall ships, an apprenticeship in boat building, and truck driving. Then later in life another journey tracing birth family and meeting relatives for the first time. Tracing one's ancestors has become a national pastime, but for some it is much more. The quest for true identity, is not only right, it is the proof of the uniqueness of our humanity.

About the Author

Stephen Heward is 63 years old and still lives in North Lincolnshire where he was brought up. He was educated at the local village school in South Ferriby and later at Bereton School in Barton on Humber.

Stephen served his apprenticeship at Clapson and Sons Boatyard, Barton on Humber, and maintains an avid interest in ships and model ship building. He has been an HGV Driver for the last thirty years and has travelled widely.