
150 years ago a large group of families emigrated from the English town of Deal to start a new life in New Zealand. They left behind a place which was riddled with alcoholism, prostitution and gun crime. And they went as far away as they possible could. After a three month hazardous voyage at sea, full of seedy occurrences, they arrived at their destination. No one has ever found out what happened to them all. Until now Time To Go (ISBN: 978-0-9563293-0-1) is the debut book written by Jerry Vyse about why they left, how they got there, and what happened to them when they arrived. Jerry Vyse was born in 1988. His family have lived in the same house in the old part of Deal for four generations. Prior to going to New Zealand to research for the book, Jerry went on a coach trip from London to Sydney. The three month expedition went through twenty countries, including Iran, Pakistan and Burma. He is currently editing video footage of his travels into a feature film. He funded his trip and this book through a variety of jobs - bar work, mail sorting, tour guiding, busking, toilet cleaning, labouring for builders and giving out change in a bingo hall. www.jerryvyse.com REVIEWS OF TIME TO GO A pure pleasure to read. Not only is the story great, but its a history of Deal as well, where extensive research is lightly handled and the facts emerge with a gentle touch. Its both personal and objective, with just the right amount of anecdote. Theres no empty sentiment, but plenty of <b>...</b>
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