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Yorkshire Lad, but Nowt Reyt Special
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ISBN13: 9798309098569
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 28 2025
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 28 2025
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Yorkshire Lad, but Nowt Reyt Special is A Random Walk Through the Mind and Life of a Modern Polymath Enjoy the first peek into the life of Luke Wilcock, it is a life story where the worlds of Information Technology, Yorkshire humour, and bizarre travel experiences collide in a uniquely entertaining fashion. This book is an unapologetically eclectic blend of ADHD driven professional insights, cultural observations, and laugh-out-loud personal anecdotes that span continents and careers. From IT in Finance to Russian Airbag Stewardesses While Liar's Poker focuses its tales of high-stakes Wall Street traders, Wilcock's tale addresses the low-stakes world of Information Technology (IT) in global financial institutions. IT plays but a small part in a book as it is the rendition of memorable and unexpected moments in life that truly make this book shine.
Wilcock vividly recounts an unforgettable Aeroflot flight to Tokyo: how the lack of functioning seatbelts and the imposing presence of a stewardess described as a steroid-enhanced '70s Russian shot-putter squeezing down the narrow aisle, her physics-defying posterior created shockwaves that sent passengers ricocheting sideways like bowling pins. This pulsating tsunami of flesh, likened to a hamster's cheeks gorging on peanuts, left an indelible mark on Wilcock, with flashbacks and a healthy dose of PTSD from the experience. The Perils of DIY and Yorkshire Ingenuity Wilcock's stories are no less colourful. His father, a Yorkshireman, and a Blacksmith by trade, sought to save a bob or two by donning his amateur electrician's hat when rewiring the Smithy. The result? The Smithy, packed with iron, was effectively turned into a live wire. A farmer, relaxing with his clogs propped on an anvil, received a monumental shock that left him bolt upright in agony. Ever stoic, the farmer dismissed it as just a bit of angina and carried on, embodying the no-nonsense grit of Yorkshire folk. ADHD, Sake in a Microwave, and Malevolent Presence Wilcock's storytelling style is as unpredictable as his ADHD, a condition he fully embraces. He leaps seamlessly between hilarious family escapades and cultural misadventures, such as his attempt to master the art of serving sake. Causing great pain to his Japanese father-in-law at his choice of warming it in a microwave, Wilcock proudly declares his unorthodox method a triumph. Wilcock recalls Nuttin' Nanny - a gnarled, malevolent spectre terrifying malevolent presence brought to life by his grandmother to keep him in line as a child. This hag resided in the local wood, occasionally the family cellar, left Wilcock so petrified as a child he will still swear that he saw her outside the cellar door. Why You'll Love This Book
- Laugh-Out-Loud Humour: From Russian stewardesses to electrified Smithies, Wilcock's anecdotes are guaranteed to keep you entertained.
- Authentic Reflections: Honest insights into ADHD, Yorkshire culture, and global adventures make this a relatable and engaging read.
- Eclectic Narratives: Jump from corporate boardrooms to sinister cellars in a narrative as unpredictable as life itself.
- A Unique Perspective: Learn about the unsung heroes of IT in the financial world, told with wit and clarity.
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