Journey from the Ashes is the story of one man's ordinary life, extraordinarily lived.Born and raised in Ilkeston, Derbyshire only 3 years after the end of the 2nd World War, Ralph Mace gives us a collection of memories and stories which reflect the changing decades and the growth from a boy to a man. Finally reaching a place of reflection, these stories are committed to print and memory, forging an everlasting tribute to relationships and friendships both fleeting and timeless.We may all find ourselves on a similar journey. We may all find ourselves reflected here.