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I was born at Luke Air Force base near Phoenix Arizona in 1965. My father was a career military man who first was an Army Sergeant and then later joined the United States Air Force. My mother was British, born and raised in Northampton England. My father met her while being stationed in England. After being married he brought her back to the states where they started their family with my older sister Lorraine, and my older brother Glenn. Having older siblings and a mother who loved rock and roll music I had the privilege of be raised on a classic musical education, Elvis, the Beatles, the Stones, CCR, all the greats. My mother was also a avid reader and loved mystery novels of many shapes and forms. I always have had an affinity for authors who are artistic chameleons and not boxed in by one genre but versatile enough to write books about many different subject matters. Growing up I was a big fan of Michael Crichton because of his ability to easily speak through his novels about important social matters one moment and then take us to a world of fantasy in the next.
Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite
The Rosey View Of The World: One Woman's Journey Through The 20th Century by Andrew Scott Bassett is the story of a woman who had a front-row seat through some of the most challenging times in human history. It follows the journey of Rosey throughout the twentieth century and the various changes and events she witnessed during her lifetime. Growing up with a British heritage, Rosey was always different than her peers. Getting married to a soldier, bearing children, and living through three wars and the fight for civil rights, didn’t change her at all. All her life, Rosey fought for what was right, what she considered was for the best, and didn’t back down. As Rosey fought for others, she learned to fight for herself, believe in herself, and leave a roadmap for her children.
Andrew Scott Bassett shares his mother Rosetta's life story in such a clear writing style that I felt like I was Rosey as she lived through the most challenging times. Educational, inspirational, and entertaining, The Rosey View of the World was the perfect companion for me over the past few days. The story explores themes of progress, social change, and personal growth through Rosey's eyes, giving us a unique perspective on the events of the time. Instead of making the story about the war and the upheaval it brought into the lives of everyone, the author gives us a perspective of a woman whose soldier husband is away at war, and she is left with taking care of her children. By doing so, Andrew makes the experiences human and relatable. The prologue hit the message home, and from there onward, I knew I would fall in love with Rosey and her journey. I loved the way Bassett tells the story. The thoughts of the 9-year-old Rosey were just as comforting and riveting as those of an older, more mature Rosey. Kudos to the author!
