A LIGHT AT THE END

By Barbara Ramsay on September 25, 2015 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase This is much more than a theatrical memoir... though it is that. It is much more than a witty; often laugh out loud, comedy... though it is that too. There is dark humour and acerbic wit about ...well about most of the things we all deal with in life. It touches on everything from Climate change to single ply toilet paper... but just when you're giggling in reluctant agreement, there is suddenly a heart stopping catch in the breath as the love in this book touches us. 'A light at The End' is filled with both discovery and question about reincarnation and other lives and about contact from beyond this life It is funny and witty and poignant ...but most of all... absolutely most of all, this is a love story. These are not 'star crossed lovers'. Shakespeare never allowed his lovers to be together. These two, Bryon and his so loved wife Marie, are more like star blessed lovers, for in spite of Maries stroke and the following years of 'making life work' when it seemed sometimes so impossible... in spite of the fact that Bryon was the one... the only one who looked after and nurtured his beloved wife... I was left with the feeling that this is a love alive through time... not stopped by death or loss... still there now... still filled with wonder... waiting for the next birth for the beauty to bloom again. This is a book that reaffirms belief in eternal love. It is filled with belief and hope and humour is equal measure. Reading it lifted my spirits at seeing what is possible... what may, with luck, be the kind of love we all have one day... if not in this birth than in the future. Read it... you'll love it. Amazon Customer 4.0 out of 5 stars Bryon's book "A Light at the End" hits resonant notes ... June 8, 2016 Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase Bryon's book "A Light at the End" hits resonant notes across the whole scale as he reminisces a life in theatre, film and television alongside a true romance with his beloved partner and wife, Marie, peppered with tart and witty observations about life under and after the spotlights. I first encountered Bryon when he was playing in the seminal "Boys in the Band", then later worked closely with him wile he was directing "The Box", and the association was ever enriching -- hopefully both ways. Bryon lives, works and plays with a warm heart, sharp intellect and a keen ear and eye, and those qualities now flow through his fingertips onto the written page. To read him is to remember, and be oh, so thankful. Amazon Customer 5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful tale of love and lose but also a humorous ... January 4, 2017 Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase A beautiful tale of love and lose but also a humorous tale of travel and disability (yes, it can be funny). Something few authors could accomplish. Laughter from the pain. Brilliant Berrie Cameron-Allen 5.0 out of 5 stars Everlasting Love and Laughter January 3, 2017 Format: Paperback "A Light at the End" is a book that no-one should miss! Apart from being a theatrical memoir, it is a love story of Bryon and his wife Marie - two soul-mates, whose love is so strong that it transcends all difficulties - especially the challenges encountered when Marie suffers a terrible stroke, and eventually passes to higher life. The book is funny, it's sad, it is spiritual and it is inspirational. Bryon has a wonderful acerbic wit, which helps him to deal with the "slings and arrows of outrageous fortune!" and provides the reader with numerous belly-laughs, and then in the next breath, one encounters a passage of such great pain and sadness that it's like a dagger in the heart. The strongest message that comes through is that life and love are both eternal, and for people like Bryon and Marie who were meant to be together, the love story hasn't ended. One day they will both be reunited in spirit, and will then be reincarnated at some time to continue living and learning together. Do yourself a favour and read this beautiful book. Amazon Customer 5.0 out of 5 stars A Light at the End .... A very funny and touching story of laughter, love and all things theatrical. January 18, 2016 Format: Paperback I highly recommend this book to everyone! Although I don't know Bryon, personally; I was captivated, highly entertained and touched very deeply by his personal and theatrical journey. A journey that focuses on his fascinating life as an actor in both theatre and television, and best of all, Bryon's amazing relationship with his wonderful wife, Marie. As Marie and Bryon, together, face a profound life change and challenge, Bryon takes us along with them in a very intimate, sad, and at times very funny way. This book touched my heart, my funny bone, and above all it gave me such respect for Bryon and his wife, Marie. Encompassing the universal themes of love, laughter, life and death, this book is a jewel that ought not be missed. One person found this helpful

NAKED WARRIORS

This is a fascinating book, and one which I literally found difficult to put down. This novel is an erotic love story, featuring hot and heavy sexuality of several varieties, but it also covers history, art, war, reincarnation, karma, and deep and meaningful discussions of personal philosophy. With so many strands it could end up being a mishmash of ideas, but it doesn't. It is a well-written, intelligent and intriguing book of considerable depth and I loved it! It raises many spiritual and philosophical ideas and questions, and strives to shed light on possible and/or probable answers to them, although Mr. Williams is never pedantic and the readers can always reach their own conclusions. The characters are well-drawn and likeable, and the story is told with Mr. Williams' trademark humour which ensures that the tale remains hot but not heavy! It's the thinking person's erotica, and I would happily recommend it to anyone – although maybe not yer old Granny! Well done, Mr. Williams – you've left me thirsting for more! Books, that is!

THE BURNING BOY

"The Burning Boy" is a fast-paced adventure that deals with the situation of Steve Saunders, a Vietnam Vet suffering from Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder - a condition that has affected so many who survived the War, and that has wrecked so many lives in the process. It is a convincing study of a person battling with this condition and, for those of us who know Vets so afflicted, an all too familiar situation. Set in both 1967 and the present day, the author creates a believable post-war atmosphere and the story relates how Steve becomes caught up in a cruel people-smuggling racket through his friendship with Tan, a Vietnamese youth, and their efforts in trying to bring the callous perpetrators to justice. The writing is pacey, action packed and exciting, the situation totally believable, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The saddening thing is that nothing much has changed - we still have illegal refugees being separated from their money and enduring dreadful conditions on packed boats only to arrive in Australia to find that freedom is still elusive. Most of all, this book is a homage to the brave survivors of the Vietnam War who did their duty and fought for their country, only to return home scarred forever by their experiences, and shunned by many of their country folk who opposed the War, and a Government that didn't care. For those of us who remember the War, it stirs many memories, and for those too young to remember, I hope it explains why so many survivors still have problems, and how bloody pointless war is. All in all, a damn good read!

THE PSYCHIC SPY

Review by: Berrie Cameron-Allen on May 19, 2013 : I’ve just finished reading “The Psychic Spy and the Mystery of Masterman’s Retreat”, which is the latest novel by Bryon Williams, and the second in a series of Psychic Detective novels. Another great read. We are re-united with Evelyn Marsh, the reluctant psychic from Bryon’s book of the same name, and her spirit Guide, the deceased Detective Senior Sergeant “Lucky” Lambert, plus two surprise guests from “Code Name Millicent – the CIA Agent Who Came Out of the Cold”, all of whom investigate the goings-on at a High-Security Twilight Home for ex-spies! Evelyn agrees to assist one of the residents by proofreading a novel he has been writing about a spy called Roy – which is quite a journey in itself! Between the investigations, murders, proof-reading and discussions with the AFP and ASIO, Evelyn even has a lusty fling with a James Bond look alike – which I think surprises her almost as much as the reader! The book is great fun, with a new twist on the spy/thriller genre, and is written with Bryon’s trademark wicked humour! Like Oliver, I want more!

THE TOURIST FROM THE

LIGHT

Review 1 REVIEW 1 OF "THE TOURIST FROM THE LIGHT" by MARYE-ANNE AZZARELLO FOR THE WHITELIGHT MAGAZINE: "Bryon Williams has written an exciting and inspiring story which is both entertaining and uplifting. In this journey of discovery we travel with Peter, an atheistic psycho therapist, who has the doors of discovery opened for him by one of his clients. The client, John, moves through sessions of past life regression, one of which takes him to a life on Earth at the beginning of time. As Peter moves with John- who refers now to coming from the Light- he begins to see a new and for him very exciting view of life. A well written and entrancing tale of one man's voyage to understanding." Review 2 I recently finished reading "The Tourist from the Light" by Bryon Williams. The Tourist From the Light and LOVED it! Bryon Williams writes well and intelligently about spiritual beliefs without ramming his theories down our throats. The concepts of Reincarnation, Survival of the Spirit after death, and the reason for being (The Meaning of Life?) are dealt with in a way that makes total sense and is also entertaining. Two of the characters are carers for their disabled wives, and their individual love stories are both moving and realistic. He covers the frustration of the two men in dealing with their personal situations - the resentment that they sometimes feel, and the resulting guilt that this creates. I imagine this aspect would be very helpful to people in a similar situation. This is a good read, and uplifting in so many ways. Do yourselves a favour, as Molly would say, and treat yourself to a copy!

THE TWILIGHT ESCORT

AGENCY

A hilarious exposé of retirees living in the not-so-fast-lane of Australia's tourist Mecca, Queensland's Gold Coast. Old school chums, the conservative Aubrey and the profligate Charles, now in their late fifties, are reunited in London. Aubrey convinces Charles to escape the threats of his shady business practices and visit him at Surfers Paradise on the Australian Gold Coast where Aubrey has been quite successful in Real Estate. Together they conceive the idea of a unique service to the ageing population of retirees crowding the tourist Mecca. With Charles' creative input and Aubrey's business acumen and social naivety and the loyal support of the Front Office Ladies, Estelle and Penny, The Twilight Escort Agency opens its doors to the hilarious characters of the Baby Boomer era. Wet Ink Magazine review: 'This is a very funny book full of saucy and at times bawdy humour proving getting older doesn't mean being over it all and is sure to make you look at that sweet little old couple walking down the street in a totally different light.'