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This colorful novel of adventure, family, and courage shows young Billy McTaggart coming of age as a tapper in a British railyard during the bitter years following World War II. Bullied for his small stature but endowed with a sharp mind, the fierce ambition of his sweetheart Meg, and the love of his Mam, Billy navigates a rapidly changing world where steam engines give way to rock and roll, Elvis, and the Beatles. Everything changes for Billy in one breathtaking moment when he uncovers a wartime secret hidden inside a rail car. Romance, loss, intimacy, and elation follow his path up and out of England's rigid class system. Inspired by the vibrant music and allure of America, Billy's ambition is driven to escape mediocrity. Through it all, Billy maintains his generous spirit, belief in possibilities and that the greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. Billy Tapper Zillionaire captures the humanity of simple relationships for an accidental bystander to history growing up in the 1950s and 60s.

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"""Billy's wild journey is both epic and intimate. Spurred by a desire to prove his worth to those he loves and protects, his coming of age takes him serendipitously through times and places he never expected to visit. This is a story that will inspire and delight readers."" - Lisa Fugard, Award-Winning Author of Skinners Drift ""A colorful, funny and poignant story. Finnan conveys romance, angst, pain, and joy. He captures the humanity of simple relationships and the coming of age we all endure. A little gem of a book, tender and funny, that breaks your heart, yet inspires you."" - Debra Bassett, Writer & Executive Television Producer ""The magic of this well written novel draws on secrets hidden inside a rail car that Billy Tapper uses to navigate his way through poverty and rigid class systems to an unusual perspective on power and wealth. Yet without losing his integrity and generosity. The story is placed in England after World War II. It is wrenching in parts, yet Billy retains a Zen like compass to triumph. Well worth a read!"" - Dr. Ian Prattis, Professor and Award-Winning Author ""Billy Tapper is a mesmerizingly well-told family saga. It shares the rapidly shifting times in post World War II Britain, then takes us on a journey as the McTaggarts leap across the pond to America where they connect with the turbulent political, social, and musical dynamic that made the 50s and 60s such an exciting time in which to live. I was captivated by how the family navigated life and a sea of change as the world sped up."" - Priya Rana Kapoor Executive Life Coach, Speaker & Author of Give Yourself Permission"

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Gary Finnan was born in Scotland and raised in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Gary is a writer and sculptor who relocated with his wife and two daughters from South Africa to Healdsburg, California in 1999. He is a sought-after speaker and creativity coach. Find out more at www.garyfinnan.com

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