A Long Way from Essex

'This is a comprehensive range of everyday, close to the bone poems by Doug Gregory, with sensitivity to other people's difficult lives. They are insightful and compelling. His poetry is universal; it is out there, commenting most effectively on life's foibles as well as its delights. It is tender, sometimes on recollection pessimistic - though his fine sense of goodwill overcomes the pessimism - and often full of fun. Sand Writers have been delighted to publish Doug's poems in our journal Speak Out.' - Roger Rees, President, Sand Writers Inc.