Being a copper at the yard

was definitely an exciting time for the author, John Woodhouse, but it did take its toll on social and family life. From east end detective, to the Bomb Squad in London's fight back during the IRA bombings of the 1970s, to the Flying Squad in the fight against organised crime. But amongst all this there was a lighter side, from Morris Dancing, to a cross dressing debutante at Ascot's ladies day, to undercover cop is all in a day's work, until out of the blue he was told he had terminal cancer and to go home and die.

An insight into an extraordinary life

This book is an insight into the life of an ordinary guy who has led an extraordinary life, who has opened death's door and closed it again, but still had time to smile at life as he endured the battle with cancer. Fighting his way back to return to duty at the yard with one lung and continuing his career, this is the story of guts and determination. To take on the Chinese triads in their own backyard and come out the other side is astonishing in itself, but along with all the ups and downs in his life, this ordinary guy's approach to life is one of optimism and fun.

The emotional journey

This book will certainly make you laugh at times and cry at others, you can live his life alongside him on every page.