BLUE SCARS

About the Book

Born and bred in the South Wales Valley of Nantyglo and Blaina. From the day a 14 year lad starts in the pit working along side his father and peers, being frightened, excited and earning but pennies. This is a story of his life, the ups and the downs of life in the deep mines in the 40's to the 60's. Leaving behind the mine's he concentrated on his art work depicting life in the mines all from the memories he held so dear. Chopper held many art exhibitions and was well known throughout the Valleys. Stories that make you laugh and make you cry.

About the Author

William John (Chopper) Davies was born, brought up, lived and worked in the Welsh Valleys as did his parents and grandparents and now his children, grand-children and great grand-children. The latter part of his life was devoted to writing this book. It was his greatest dream to see his book published, unfortunately he fell ill and passed away before his dream was realised. His daughter has taken on her father's dream as she promised she would in getting his book into print.