Reflections upon 70 years of Life

In his 70th year, Keith Gosden decided to write his memoir, ostensibly in order that his children and grandchildren could appreciate his life experiences and to help them understand a little more about their ancestry. However, as with many books, it developed into a more comprehensive outline of his life and general critique of the wider society in which we live.

Covering the period from 1955 through to mid 2026, this memoir has provided him with the opportunity to shine a torch into the corners of his memory, allowing him to record these into a synopsis of his life and experiences: from growing up in both Kent and Norfolk, through  school days, life as a young man, marriage, fatherhood, employment opportunities and all the experiences presented to him, up until finally entering his retirement years.

A reviewer says

‘Keith…This is elegantly written and really drew me in. It captured a time that wasn’t so long ago, really, but which seems like another age. It was interesting to learn about how Britain functioned in the era before credit cards and mobile phones, and of course long before the internet. It left me with a powerful sense of nostalgia and affection for how things used to be.’

Leaf Arbuthnot, Assistant Editor of The Week, Book reviewer for newspapers and
contributor to The Sunday Times, The Guardian, Vogue and The Spectator.