Born in 1940, Ian Cordiner is a product of the stereotypically stolid 'Silent Generation'. In this autobiography he proves, through a 'warts and all' anecdotal recall of a rich variety of experiences, that he has been, and still is, an obvious exception to his generation's cast. With gusto, humour, and many keen insights, Ian relates his sometimes troublesome progress through an often isolated childhood and inconsistent educational experiences in...