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

[Sindhu Srinath]

Seems like all exciting things packed in a nutshell!

[Jelani Trotter]

Dave's encounters with American coastguards and his adventures in Shetland, including rugby matches and time spent at iconic locations, add a unique charm to this short yet captivating read.

[Hammed Oluwakemi Sodiq]

I love the fact that the review was able to highlights interesting points in the book that’ll awaken the desire of its readers to read the book.
Historical biography are gem, because they highlight the story of past generations so the upcoming ones can learn from their experience, so they can continue from where they stopped and so they won’t make the same mistake they made.

[Mercy Bolo]

This memoir narrates Dave's life, focusing on his professional life. At age 16, he started working as an apprentice quantity surveyor and advanced to secure lucrative contracts in the construction industry. His experiences impart many life lessons and educate readers on key historical events.

[Vedant Pandey 1]

This review of American Coastguards UNST & The B.P. Oily Blacks by Dave Husband in 1978 is very appealing, and one really feels that charm of the book. How a writer could really mix personal experience with historical references makes for a great memoir read. One can easily read through all these detailed anecdotes from his days in the construction industry to friendship with American coastguards. I appreciate the reviewer's appreciation of the simplicity of the book and professional editing. It seems to be a short but impactful memoir filled with humor and insight. Definitely adding this to my reading list to explore Dave's intriguing adventures and reflections

[Runan]

The author's life as a contract-based quantity surveyor in the construction industry helped him to go to different places like Liverpool and England. Over the course of several decades, he befriended American coastguards and had memorable moments.

[Bhimlendra Kumar 1]

'𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴, 𝘜𝘕𝘚𝘛 & 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉.𝘗. 𝘖𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴 (1978)'is authored by Dave Husband.
It is the author's memoir of his time as a quantity surveyor in the United Kingdom with the American Coast Guard, interspersed with a number of short stories. Whatever I read of the book seemed interesting. Congratulations on being declared 'BOTD'!

[Armin1]

The review certainly grabs my interest. Filled with humor and adventure, it will be fun to read. The author also talks about the historical events and his friendship with American coastguards sounds nice.

[Bethel Saint Bright]

Husband seems to have had an eventful time in the UK. His encounter with American coastguards may have been the highlight of his sojourn. Little wonder this book is dedicated to them.

[SophiaNd]

"American Coastguards, UNST & The B.P. Oily Blacks (1978)" by Dave Husband is a memoir filled with humor and adventure, detailing the author's experiences in the UK construction industry, from friendships with American coastguards to exciting rugby games. If you're looking for a captivating read about life, camaraderie, and working in the UK, this book is for you.

[Azubuike J Azi]

AMERICAN COASTGUARDS UNST & THE B.P. OILY BLACKS(1978)" by Dave Husband.] The review cought me attention,. I will be happy to read more about how the B. P Dave finish the story of is invent life in the book congratulation to the author for being book of the day.

[twinkle09]

The author's recounting of life's adventures is humourous, engaging and enjoyable to read. I hope to fully enjoy the short memoir. Thanks for a wonderful review

[Amy_Jackson]

Thank you for the review. It has helped me understand what the book is about, as I wasn't sure with the title. I can imagine the fun and horrifying moments, considering the work environment.

[mrlefty0706]

"AMERICAN COASTGUARDS UNST & THE B.P. OILY BLACKS(1978)" by Dave Husband is a memoir of the author’s very eventful life in the United Kingdom. Dave began his construction career as an apprentice surveyor at the age of 16. After gaining experience he moved to work in Liverpool and then he worked on contracts for decades in England, Scotland and Wales. When he was in Shetland, he made friends with American Coastguards, whom he wondered what their real reason was for being there, and he joined their rugby team. He spent time with the coastguards while traveling to a rugby match which led to adventures in several interesting places. Dave enjoyed his life in the construction industry but also had some bad memories from horrible experiences in the UK. The contract work brought many enjoyable times throughout the UK. How will these experiences affect his future life? One needs to read the book to learn the details of his construction life and his experiences later in life. Dave narrates the story and he includes many historical events like the two world wars, the nuclear bombs dropped on Japan, Churchill and the Queen of England. The other characters really enhanced the stories. The sample was short and described Dave’s meeting the coastguard members and the fun he had staying sane by playing rugby. The memoir includes 62 pages so it is a fairly quick read that members will really enjoy.

[Abiodunakinola]

The inclusion of both enjoyable and challenging moments from Dave’s career in the construction industry highlights the complexities of professional life, making the narrative relatable to anyone who has faced ups and downs in their career journey. Nice review.