In this fascinating and inspiring autobiography, Philip Hirst tells us of his life, loves and career: from his childhood in a Yorkshire mining village; through his adolescence when he tried, mostly unsuccessfully albeit amusingly, to woo the young ladies; onto his early employment which, through hard work and dedication, led to a stellar career in the Civil Service; a successful foray in the property market; and finally reaping the rewards of his lifelong hard work on an idyllic island in the sun.
Peppered with a cast of beautifully recreated supporting characters, from his indomitable Mam to the wonderful Jude, and including a whole host of friends and family in between, this book is living proof that hard work and a positive, compassionate attitude will always triumph in the end.