The fascinating story of one of the unsung heroes of World War One.

Woodbine Willie was the affectionate nickname of the Reverend Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, an Anglican priest who volunteered as a chaplain on the Western Front during the First World War. He won the Military Cross for his reckless courage, running into No Man's Land to help the wounded. This superb biography is based on original interviews with those who knew and loved him. A deep and real concern for his fellow men drove him relentlessly, and this book shows how vital was the role he played, on the battlefields of the trenches and then the slums. 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. An accomplished writer, who contributes regularly to the Guardian, he is 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

BOB HOLMAN is a former social worker and professor of social administration who has spent the last 20 years living in poor housing estates, latterly Easterhouse in Glasgow, and supporting the poor in practical ways. Driven by his Christian faith, he continues to campaign for the poor particularly through his books which include A NEW DEAL FOR SOCIAL WELFARE and CHILDREN AND CRIME.

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 the affectionate nickname of the Reverend Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, an Anglican priest who volunteered as a chaplain on the Western Front during the First World War. Renowned for offering both spiritual support and cigarettes to injured and dying soldiers, he won the Military Cross for his reckless courage, running into No Man's Land to help the wounded in the middle of an attack. After the war, Kennedy was involved in the Industrial Christian Fellowship, and he wrote widely. This superb biography is based on original interviews with those who knew and loved him. A deep and real concern for his fellow men drove him relentlessly, and this book shows how vital was the role he played, on the battlefields of the trenches and then the slums. 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. An accomplished writer, who contributes regularly to the Guardian, he is the author of several books, including Keir Hardie.

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

A biography of Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, known as Woodbine Willie, detailing his life as a WWI chaplain, poet, and Christian Socialist. Features original interviews and historical

\["For history lovers and Christians seeking inspiration", "Highlights the courage of Woodbine Willie in war", "You will learn about faith and bravery during conflict"\]

This biography reveals the inspiring life of Woodbine Willie, a hero of World War One.

Bob Holman

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Introduction

1. Childhood and Education, 1883–1904

2. Into the Church, 1905–14

3. Worcester and War, 1914–16

4. The Wandering Preacher, 1916–17

5. Rough Rhymes, 1917–18

6. On the Front Line Again, 1917–18

7. The Hardest Part, 1918

8. From Local Priest to National Preacher, 1919–21

9. The National Figure, 1921–29

10. More Books Including a Novel, 1923–29

11. The Death of Studdert Kennedy, 1929

12. The Man, His Message and His Methods

Epilogue Personal Observations: Towards a Better Society

Notes

Bibliography

Holman, Bob

This is the first new biography for over 50 years of Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, popularly known as Woodbine Willie. Studdert Kennedy was an Anglican priest and poet who volunteered as a chaplain to armed forces on the Western Front, and won the Military Cross for running into No Man's Land to help the wounded during an attack. He earned his nickname for offering both spiritual help and cigarettes to injured and dying soldiers. Post-war, he remained high in public awareness through his poetry and influential involvement in the Christian Socialist movement. Bob Holman's biography is based on original interviews with those few people who still remember Studdert Kennedy - including his son - and places him in his social and historical context with lessons that we can learn from him for today.

Woodbine Willie was the affectionate nickname of the Reverend Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, an Anglican priest who volunteered as a chaplain on the Western Front during the First World War. Renowned for offering both spiritual support and cigarettes to injured and dying soldiers, he won the Military Cross for his reckless courage, running into No Man's Land to help the wounded in the middle of an attack. After the war, Kennedy was involved in the Industrial Christian Fellowship, and he wrote widely. This superb biography is based on original interviews with those who knew and loved him. A deep and real concern for his fellow men drove him relentlessly, and this book shows how vital was the role he played, on the battlefields of the trenches and then the slums. 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. An accomplished writer, who contributes regularly to the Guardian, he is the author of several books, including Keir Hardie (Lion Books).

Fascinating biography of Anglican priest who volunteered as a chaplain on the Western Front during the First World War

Biography of Reverend Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, known as Woodbine Willie. Covers his WWI chaplaincy, bravery, and post-war work. Ideal for history and faith readers.

\["For fans of war stories","This is the staggering true of a chaplain on the Western Front ","You'll be inspired by Reverend Kenndy's compassion and service "\]

Chapter 1: Childhood and Education, 1883–1904   
Chapter 2: Into the Church, 1905–14   
Chapter 3: Worcester and War, 1914–16 26   
Chapter 4: The Wandering Preacher, 1916–17   
Chapter 5: Rough Rhymes, 1917–18   
Chapter 6: On the Front Line Again, 1917–18   
Chapter 7: The Hardest Part, 1918  
Chapter 8: From Local Priest to National Preacher, 1919–21   
Chapter 9: The National Figure, 1921–29   
Chapter 10: More Books Including a Novel, 1923–29   
Chapter 11: The Death of Studdert Kennedy, 1929   
Chapter 12: The Man, His Message and His Methods   
Personal Observations: Towards a Better Society

Woodbine Willie is the incredible bibliography of an unsung hero in World War One – Rev. Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy.

The soldiers Chaplin on the infamously dangerous Western Front, Woodbine Willie volunteered his services as an Anglican Priest during the bloody battle. He cared for the wounded, ministered to the dying and rallied the down-hearted and spiritually bruised young men. He was even awarded a Military Cross for running into No Man’s Land to help the wounded in the middle of a heavy battle.

With countless stories to tell, this biography has collected the life of the courageous man through original interviews with people who knew and loved him. From his childhood and education, to the tranches, to helping war-torn Britain recover – this book offers more than a glimpse into a modern-day inspiration.

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. An accomplished writer, who contributes regularly to the "Guardian", he is the author of several books, including "Keir Hardie" (Lion Books).

“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.

The Unsung Hero of World War One

Woodbine Willie

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