Much of the coverage, research and information around the Second World War focuses on the battles and the political and strategic elements of war, and although this aspect is absolutely important and something us, as modern readers, researchers and historians should absolutely learn about and treat with respect and understanding, my personal interest has always…
Early Career What kind of books inspired you as a child? My mother was a great lover of literature and instilled in me a deep love and respect for stories and poems. She read widely to me, all of which inspired me in different ways, including things like; A Child’s Garden of Verse, The Railway…
The Story August 1945 Italian prisoner of war Stefano heads home across what’s left of war-torn Germany. As he walks, he comes across a young boy beside the body of his dead mother. Stefano finds himself unable to leave the boy to whatever his unknown fate will be, so takes him along, with the intention…
THE STORYLINE (warning spoilers) The narrative is set in 1942 and has three main protagonists. The first is Elsi, imprisoned in the Lodz Ghetto with her mother and sister. Her mother has turned to prostitution to feed her children and attempts to terminate a pregnancy herself. Elsi takes her mother to the hospital. Willem is…
The maze that is marketing can often feel like you, the explorer, have been blindfolded, set at the start and told to go find the centre of the maze with no direction or help whatsoever. With such difficulty it’s a wonder why anyone would put themselves through building a business, but the truth is what…
For many entrepreneurs, the mysterious world of marketing seems like a dark forest, teeming with threats, potential problems, and all too often, results in an enormous sense of fear and overwhelm. This fear of marketing can be so damaging that it stifles innovation, hampers outreach, and leads to failure. But acknowledging this fear is the…
