Kenneth Wheeler, who lives in Crabtree, has published Inspirations – a collection of short stories and poems that document his journey of faith and his years serving in the RAF as a Christian.
All proceeds from sales of the book are being donated to Plymouth-based Open Doors charity, to support Christians who are being persecuted for their faith.
Kenneth was born in Stonehouse in 1928 and was the youngest of 11 children. He survived the Blitz where his school was bombed and joined the RAF just as the Second World War ended. He served in RAF for 32 years before leaving and taking the post of manager at the Officers Mess at Mount Batten.
Kenneth’s journey of faith started after his mother was taken seriously ill and was given little hope of surviving. “I knew I needed to do something and decided to ask for God’s help,” said Kenneth. “I went to a service at the Elim Church in Stonehouse and was literally in tears throughout.
“At the end of the service the pastor saw I was distressed and he and several church members prayed for me and laid hands on me, knowing that I was worried for my mum.
“After they finished praying the pastor told me that I would see a miracle when I went home to see my mum. Not only did she survive the illness, but went on to live for another seven years.”
Kenneth writes a Blog on Facebook every day about his life now and in the past – and has hundreds of followers in the UK and further afield. When one of them suggested he should make his Blogs into a book, Kenneth discussed the idea with one of his sons Steve, who then helped edit it and arrange for print and publication.
The book is available in Kindle and Paperback versions on Amazon and has already received a number of five star reviews – helping it to reach No 5 in the Christian book charts, up there with famous names such as Bear Grylls!
To find out more visit Amazon and search for Kenneth Wheeler Inspirations. To read his daily Blog visit www.facebook.com/kenwheelerblog
