A NEW book by Bude man and Eden Project co-founder, Jonathan Ball gives a delightful insight into what it was like growing up in the seaside town during the mid 20th century.
The Winds Call No Man Sir explores his early years and the influences that shaped and prepared him for a life of creativity that has demanded determination, resilience and courage.
It is an insight into the post war social history of Bude, where Jonathan was born and still lives. It is clear that he has unshakeable pride in the place.
It is here he first discovered his passion for landscape, heritage and the spirit of the place that forged his architectural career which earned his national recognition.
It nurtured his love of humanity and the fighting spirit that led him to years of saving lives at sea with the RNLI and Bude Surf Life Saving Club.
It was his love of Cornwall that inspired his imagination and led and equipped him to become the co-founder of the Eden Project.
When he was unjustly removed from the project without recognition, it was his strength of character, sense of values and justice and the determination to defend the underdog that gave him the courage he needed.
He fought a four-year battle against the establishment in the High Court in London and won. This story is told in his earlier book, The Other Side of Eden.
Jonathan explained that it was the idea of his publisher and literary agent in London to write a prequel to The Other Side of Eden.
"This has been widely accepted as an extraordinary story and made people want to know a bit more about the Cornish co-founder."
For the full report, and a round-up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the Post.