Introduction 6 1. Childhood and Education, 1883-1904 8 2. Into the Church, 1905-14 16 3. Worcester and War, 1914-16 26 4. The Wandering Preacher, 1916-17 38 5. Rough Rhymes, 1917-18 50 6. On the Front Line Again, 1917-18 58 7. The Hardest Part, 1918 74 8. From Local Priest to National Preacher, 1919-21 82 9. The National Figure, 1921-29 110 10. More Books Including a Novel, 1923-29 126 11. The Death of Studdert Kennedy, 1929 138 12. The Man, His Message and His Methods 154 Epilogue Personal Observations: Towards a Better Society 184 Notes 195 Bibliography 215 Index 219
The fascinating story of one of the unsung heroes of World War One.
BOB HOLMAN, described by The Daily Telegraph as 'The Good Man of Glasgow', has made a mission of living alongside the disadvantaged of British society. He is a regular contributor to The Guardian, and the author of several books.
“Woodbine Willie was remarkable. After his years as an army
chaplain, he campaigned against a social system that rewarded those
returning from the trenches with poverty and indifference. No one
is more equipped to recover the memory of this great and complex
figure than Bob Holman.”
*Richard Holloway, Former Bishop of Edinburgh *
“This is a fascinating tale of an inspiring figure.”
*Stephen Timms, MP for East Ham, London *
"Timely and well researched... well written. If you like a good
biography with the sniff of cordite, this is not to be missed."
*Evangelicals Now*
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