Some are born to become heroes, whilst others grow into handsome hunks, but to Ringo Bell, such human attributes are as far away as distant galaxies. He is unblessed with the facial features of a gargoyle, trapped inside the physique of a stick-insect on a strict diet, and he is cursed by a jibe magnate name bestowed upon him by a witless father during a drinking binge. Heroism to Ringo is simply ducking out of the way of bullies, trouble and life's wicked gremlins, but all three seem to make a habit of finding him with unfailing regularity.
As a 40 years-old Journalist of some note, Ringo Bell finds himself captive by a group of Iraqi insurgents in Baghdad, and whilst three blood-thirsty El-Qaeda operatives are preparing for his beheading on camera, he finds some comfort in recollecting his 40 years of a colourful life that is about to come to an inelegant end.
Heroes and Ugly Ducklings is a comic biographical narrative infused with satirical humour, but it is also a heart-warming tale of triumph over adversity and the power of the human will to survive against overwhelming odds.
Heroism cannot be measured by heroic deeds alone, and ugly ducklings can spread their wings and soar high above the ground...
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Heroes and Ugly Ducklings is a comic biographical narrative infused with satirical humour, but it is also a heart-warming tale of triumph over adversity and the power of the human will to survive against overwhelming odds.
Heroism cannot be measured by heroic deeds alone, and ugly ducklings can spread their wings and soar high above the ground...
Click on the sub-page in the navigation menu column for the first chapter.