Moving On

Simon Weston is ready to lay his Falklands ghosts to rest Simon Weston's life was blown apart when his ship was bombed during the Falklands conflict of 1982. Many of his friends died in the blast and fire that followed. Simon escaped with horrific burns to become a true hero for our times, as he struggled to rebuild his life, and to provide inspiration to others. His work for charity has brought him an OBE, the freedom of Liverpool, and much recognition. This book sees Weston at last lay his Falkland ghosts to rest Two meetings with the Argentinian pilot who bombed the Sir Galahad have strengthened his conviction that there are no winners in a war. In a third and final return to the islands, Simon confronts the magnitude of loss and bids goodbye to the old self he left behind. It really is time to move on.