Chris King, Paphos
A beautifully presented and lovingly put together memoir of Jim's childhood, growing up during and immediately after the war. An interesting well written, funny and witty view of the war and beyond through the eyes of a mischievous child. The Beadles initiation is one of the funniest things I have ever read.
Having known Jim for over 30 years, the book gave me a delightful insight into his childhood and he never lost that roguish side. Long may his memory live on. Whilst I do know "what happened next" it would be wonderful to read it through Jim's eyes. Can we have some more please?
Tricia Stanton, St Mary's Island, Kent, UK
I'm halfway though Jim's book, I Should Be So Lucky. I have already filled up a couple of times. It's brilliant, easy to read and dead interesting to someone like me who knows virtually nothing about what really went on in the War. It's really great and I can't wait to read the rest.
Vicky Mills, Paphos
I Should Be So Lucky
The Wartime Memoirs of Jim Miles tell an absorbing tale and paint a vivid picture of a life well lived at the time of World War Two, and shortly thereafter. Poignant and funny, I reached the final page all too quickly.
Frances Nicola, Paphos
I heard so many, who had read "I Should Be So Lucky" say that they could not put the book down and found myself saying just the same. It is such an easy read, beautifully written and most informative of life during the war, as witnessed by a young lad. It covered all aspects of life as it was, from mischief of a lovable rogue to the various emotions experienced to different situations. A book The War Museum should note.
Margaret Payne, Armou, Paphos
A brilliant and evocative book - loved it. Jim really brings his memoirs to life. The beautiful pictures and photographs that illustrate this book are wonderful and add a fascinating historical perspective to Jim's moving account of his early life. Excellent, I recommend this book wholeheartedly.
Annette Goss, Leicester, UK