The Memoirs of an East End Publican

A tough East End upbringing made Eddie Cogger the colourful, forceful character he is. A father with a violent temper, and hanging out with gangs on the street, soon taught him how to take care of himself. ?Ducking and diving? to make a living, Eddie took whatever work he could get. He even joined the Merchant Navy, and did National Service in the Army. In this no-holds-barred autobiography Eddie recounts his many adventures on land and at sea, and describes the amazing characters he has come across over the years. He tells of how he survived serious accidents at work, a terrifying collision at sea, and a stabbing by a member of his family. But this hard-living, hard-drinking man found his warm and loving side when he fell in love with 15-year-old Lena, who became his wife. Eddie built a successful career for himself as a publican, meeting all the challenges thrown at him head-on. Underpinning it all is his love and pride in his wife and sons, who have stuck together as a family through testing times.