Review of AMERICAN COASTGUARDS UNST & THE B.P. OILY BLACKS(1978)

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Dave Husband’s "American Coastguards, UNST & The B.P. Oily Blacks (1978)" offers a fascinating dive into life in the UK, blending humor, history, and personal anecdotes. From construction industry tales to unforgettable rugby matches with American coastguards, this short memoir is packed with adventure and insight. Congratulations on being BOTD!

[Catherine Sweet]

The review summarises what the book is about and makes it seem well worth reading.

[Victory Ositaorah]

Dave's adventurous spirit emerged at just sixteen, and I'm eager to read about his experiences and the lessons he's learned along the way.

[Supritika Ghatak]

Dave Husband's American Coastguards, UNST & The B. P. Oily Blacks (1978) propose a humorous glimpse into UK liveliness, combine construction industry narration, personal anecdotes, and unforgettable rugby matches with American coastguard for a unique historical perspective.

[Olebu Rejoice]

Dave Husband's 1978 book, "AMERICAN COASTGUARDS UNST & THE B.P. OILY BLACKS," chronicles his UK construction career, showcasing his experiences with the American Coast Guards in Shetland.

[Ayesha Emjedi]

This is a short memoir documenting Dave's experiences working as a quantity surveyor in a construction company in the UK. It's filled with humour, life experiences, good and bad moments, as well as history. Dave's adventures sounds intriguing. Congratulations on BOTD.

[Alissa Deann Devargas]

'Dave enjoyed his life in the construction industry, recording horrible and enjoyable moments as he worked on contracts throughout the United Kingdom.'
I like the mix of humor and experience in this book.

[Kaitlyn Canedy]

I enjoy reading memoirs, especially since there is so much to learn from other peoples' experiences. Construction is not an easy job, which the author, Dave, knows well. Thanks for the great review!

[Amarachi Stephanie Ejike]

"AMERICAN COASTGUARDS UNST & THE B.P. OILY BLACKS(1978)" by Dave Husband is an intriguing memoir documenting the author's eventful life in the United Kingdom. Filled with historical events and figures like Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the World Wars, and the Rwandan genocide of 1994, the plot is one that gets you hooked.

[Isaac Ozo-okafor]

This book may be Short, but it contains an extensive life experiences of Dave in such a way that the tales is comprehensive.

[Wamboi Susan]

Working as an apprentice quantity surveyor in the construction industry at 16 is really something! . An inspiring review of AMERICAN COASTGUARDS UNST & THE B.P. OILY BLACKS(1978) by Dave Husband. Keen on reading the book Congratulations on being BOTD!

[Kajori Sheryl Paul]

Dave's memoir seems to be heartwarming.

Thank you for the great review.

[Timothy Rucinski]

Mr. Husband has a fine, folksy writing style that is endearing and easy to read. I'm not too fond of these types of memoirs, but I'm certain others will find the book highly entertaining. Congrats to Mr. Husband on his achievement.

[Svetlana Tetirko]

didn't really like the passage from the book, as it is not clear whether the navy personnel really worked for the CIA

[Nemanja Jankovic]

"American Coast Guards, UNST& The 𝘉.𝘗. Oily Blacks (1978)" by Dave Husband is a book about the author's life in the United Kingdom. The author started working at the age of 16 as a surveyor in the construction industry.