Gas Masks, Galaxies and Time

In Gas Masks, Galaxies and Time, David Forsyth describes in vivid detail the events and restrictions of his wartime childhood and early years.
Then contrasts with today some aspects of running a home (heating, clothes washing, etc), a child’s life (rationed chocolate, fewer toys, but greater freedom), and public dress codes.
He pictures the impact on his life of his father’s return home after six years of war, with tales of his own childhood and extraordinary war experiences (England and Africa), and his invaluable guidance on attitudes and thinking, by both example and advice.
'Time and the Universe’ puts into perspective a retirement study of the Universe, Solar System, geology and evolution – a lifelong desire – appreciating the value of factual knowledge after a broad education (History and Medicine at Oxford) and a practical medical career (RAF and GP).
Finally, he applies this rational approach to satisfactorily conclude years of rumination on religion.