As she opened her eyes, she looked up at the single flickering dim light bulb; she could smell the dampness in the air and see the marks on the walls where the wallpaper had peeled off. At first it had all been a dream, but then the realisation set in: she had gone into labour; she was giving birth.

Leif was brought up in a working-class two-up, two-down terraced house in Hull. Having served his apprenticeship as an oil and gas contractor, he leaves to pursue his dream of seeing the world. From the cold and often bleak North Sea to the far-off lands of South America, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, his is a journey of discovery full of passion, anguish and emotion.

From the depictions of Leif's youthful energy to his fascinating working life - and often the darker sides of his private life - this is a novel packed with incident and intrigue. Contains strong language and adult themes.

Net proceeds from the sale of this book will support the recovery of former NRL player and captain of Hull Kingston Rovers in the European Super League, Mose Masoe.