Glesca - book "ah belang......." (Read 6,680 times)

[Webmaister]

GREAT NEWS

the book is now available and on sale tae Glesca Pals
Get yer signed copy ....................

www.Glesca.ukpals.com/Pals/ahbelang.htm

[NormanConk (rip)]

Hi Wull as to reading the thread ( clicked on the link ) to the book that no doubt is great. From a non (Sectarian View ) ;D ;D ;D It seems to be Overdosed in its presentation in Green ( and mention of a particular FITBA park )in its itroduction to the Glesca Pals Web site for pals to purchase.No doubt ANDYMO will be the first to purchase this book, And Bud will be Peed off being second. ;D ;D . Sorry Wull but in My View That book looks as if in its advertising is catering to a certain Religion . I Thought we were trying to get rid of Religious Bigotry, But then agian Wull knowing the Gentleman that you are, you believe in everyone getting a fair crack o the whip. Effturr awe its, no Color of it that sells book,s it,s the content. Awerabest

[chrissie]

NC I thought you would be pleased Wull is giving equal coverage to both religions. Isn't this what you advocate?




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Why ?? I am non-sectarian - honest
« Thread started on: Aug 18th, 2004, 01:59am »
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How come when anyone brings up the subject of religion on this board ( when replying ) they all say there,s is a non sectarian view of ( Religion ) .Has it come to the point that we can,t express our view,s on this subject without bejng scared of repercussions?. Lets not kid our selves pals we all have our own " SECTARIAN " views so lets say it the way we see it. After all what,s the piont in having your say if you cant say what you mean on this topic. Cheers.

[NormanConk (rip)]

Hi Crissie .I am pleased that Wull mentioned this book on Glesca Pals. Yes and i do advocate fairness to all religions. The piont i was trying to make was to the cover not the author. No doubt it will make intresting reading about Glasgow. 8-)Cheers

Springburnlass Ye jist blew Andymo,s wee Xmas surprise gift he wis gonnae gee tae the wee Tim fae the Windy City. ;D ;DCheers.

PS. To purchase this book do we have to pay through the " PAPAL " card System?. ;D ;D ;D

[Webmaister]

I. its not a Celtic book its a book written by a Glesca man about his life and upbringing

2. Celtic is mentioned because John grew up in the shadow of Celtic park.

3. Its a Glesca Pals book because John is mah pal

weeesh whit a stooshie!


Well Pals ah hiv met John and he has a tale tae tell, wonderful stories about an era long gone, never tae return, but brought back tae life in this book. Glesca folk, pals wi' an appetite for reading aboot hame wull luv it.

[Webmaister]

AH BELANG TAE GLASGOW .......... relates the author's right of passage in Glasgow's East End. 
Emerging after 4 years of treatment in the years leading up to World-War II, all of the gritty reality, violence, yet indefatigable humour that is woven into the "Glesca" cultural fabric is portrayed faithfully. 
In the not too distant world that had no television and little radio, "ra peepul" relied on their own self-made entertainment, the occasional cinema trip but especially the weekly tribal battles know as the 'fitba' and 'ra dancin''. Alternately moving and laugh-out-loud funny, the author perfectly conveys the mood of the times and the character and spirit with which every Scot can identify.

[evey]

see you stupid folk wi yir tiny wee minds, di yi never remember bein telt that you cant judge the book by its cover and all that glitters is not gold , a read the wee extract an a thought it looks good so am buyin it, an av often heard it said thit wits nearest the heart is nearest the mouth . the bigitory was one o the bad things o Glesca
evey

[Webmaister]

evey XXX

[carlin]

I ordered this book ages ago and had lovely correspondence from the author apologising for the delay, telling me that I was the first to order, so I am really looking forward to receiving my copy. It looks like a stoater.

[Webmaister]

Yes Carlin, John contacted me about your order he was delighted when he received his first order and so was I that it came from a Glesca Pal.

Book should be with you very soon.

[carlin]

Hi Webmaister, I got my book this morning

[Webmaister]

Thanks for letting me know...........hope you enjoy your read.

[Webmaister]

ah sell out ... thanks tae all the Glesca pals who bought a copy.

A reprint of 1000 copies is being rushed through.

See whit a webpage advert in Glesca Pals kin dae for you ;D

[SBL]

I`m currently reading the book. So far I`m just at the part when John is introduced tae family life in Brigton & his Da`s shop. It`s a brillient book, & I`m still only at the opening chapters.

Well done John.

[happy]

This is josie and i for one have recomended everyone who has an interest in Glasgow of the old should read this book and having lived in the U.S.A. for 38 years can not see what the color of a book has to do with religion , i would think we as supposed to be grown up would try to keep these immature thoughts to ourselves . That was the one thing i liked when i came to the States having married a wonderful man that was of a different religion ,that when my girls went to school the schools were mixed religion and our beliefs were taught at home and not brought into every day life at school as was the case in Glasgow , being a caring and honest human being is worth more than anything in my opinion . This is a Wonderful Book and i highly recommend reading it to all . Josie

[SBL]

webmaister said:

ah sell out ... thanks tae all the Glesca pals who bought a copy.

A reprint of 1000 copies is being rushed through.

See whit a webpage advert in Glesca Pals kin dae for you ;D

Well I for one am pleased that I`ve got a signed copy of the first edition. Could be worth a bob or two in the future.

[Webmaister]

Certainly hope so for many Glesca Pals will benefit.

John is delighted he has sold all his copies .in the beginning was the worry of would people buy it.

he is still loooking for an overseas agent

[annaB]

let me say i read this book and advice pthers to do so,its a right good book an there isney a bigot in it.a found a hid mer in commen wie the auther that a thought a had, ye see a went te the same school as him and suffered the same health complaint he did an my cousing bought the shop his parents owned,so that wis a big surprise for me and the reading was good,its no oftena get a book a like bit a like the Glesca books,so before ye go slaging it read it,ot is it the case ye grudge spending money on a book. anna

[annaB]

IM GLED TE HEAR YE ARE READING THE BOOK LET ME KNOW WHIT YE THINK OH IT WILL YE ,ANNA

[SBL]

Hi Anna, I`ve started reading the book & I`m just passed John`s first Christmas. It`s a brilliant book, I want to take ma time reading it, make it last that wee bit longer. ;D ;D