{"product_id":"in-my-happy-place-9781918465631","title":"In My Happy Place","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Vernon Mark Smith\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Grand Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Grand Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Motivational \u0026amp; Inspirational\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn My Happy Place is a deeply personal and compelling memoir that traces Vern Smith's extraordinary journey from a young boy captivated by steam locomotives to becoming a professional driver of some of Britain's most iconic trains, including the world-famous Hogwarts Express.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of Britain's evolving railway history, this book blends nostalgia, technical insight, and raw human experience. Vern reflects on his upbringing in post-war Leeds, the emotional highs and lows of family life, and his lifelong connection to the railways, a passion first sparked in childhood and carried through decades of dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom volunteering on preserved railways to navigating the pressures of a conventional career, Vern's story is one of persistence, identity, and finding purpose. His time on the footplate offers a rare behind the-scenes glimpse into the world of steam engineering, where instinct, skill, and tradition come together in a way few truly understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe memoir also explores deeply personal struggles, including mental health challenges and life changing turning points, making it not just a story about trains, but about resilience, reinvention, and the pursuit of happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich with vivid detail, humour, and honesty, In My Happy Place will appeal to railway enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone inspired by stories of passion turned into purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892598096023,"sku":"9781918465631","price":1337.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781918465631.webp?v=1781187673","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/in-my-happy-place-9781918465631","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}