To celebrate my father's 85th birthday on 5th November I have written a small book. It traces over eight centuries the story of my family's direct paternal lineage and includes their siblings at each generation. I would be most grateful if some people could proof read it for any silly mistakes. The length is about 25,000 words and it will be ready sometime next week. Hopefully any proof reader will find it of interest. It is in a Word document at present and therefore would be easy to e-mail. The book's timing may be apt. A few weeks ago my father was ill and I feared he would not make it to his next birthday. But he has made a full recovery although he is still frail as he was beforehand. However yesterday he was told he has the first signs of macular degeneration in his eyes. Any help would be appreciated. Alan Savin