“Honest and real”: powerful new book revealing the humanity inside Iran to receive its first UK launch in Lincoln Wednesday 30th September 2026, 6.00pmInternational Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln When the Sparrows Grow Anxious, a moving account of everyday life in Iran during war, will receive its first UK public launch at the International Bomber Command … Continue reading "UK Launch of ‘When the…
In 1953, while living in Germany, my mother began creating a remarkable book. She called it Happiness. It is a deeply personal, carefully assembled collection of poems, biblical passages, prayers, prose and pictures through which she explored love, faith, beauty, belonging and the life she hoped to lead. Now, as my mother enters her 91st year, … Continue reading "Working on Happiness with hope in…
“Hardly a day goes by without someone telling us off about our bodies: they’re too big, too small, in the wrong place at the wrong time, or they just don’t behave in the way we want them to.” The recent news of Adam Ramsay-Peaty’s frustrations about his performances at the Commonwealth Games is something us … Continue reading "An Open Letter to Adam Ramsay-Peaty: we feel for you, Adam, we really…
In 1953, while living in Germany, my mother began creating a remarkable book. She called it Happiness. It is a deeply personal, carefully assembled collection of poems, biblical passages, prayers, prose and pictures through which she explored love, faith, beauty, belonging and the life she hoped to lead. Now, as my mother enters her 91st year, … Continue reading "Working on Happiness: how would…
In 1953, while living in Germany, my mother began creating a remarkable book. She called it Happiness. It’s a deeply personal, carefully assembled collection of poems, biblical passages, prayers, prose and pictures through which she explored love, faith, beauty, belonging and the life she hoped to lead. Among its approximately 170 pictures is Enzian, a delicate botanical … Continue reading…
In 1953, while living in Germany, my mother began creating a remarkable book. She called it Happiness. It is a deeply personal, carefully assembled collection of poems, biblical passages, prayers, prose and pictures through which she explored love, faith, beauty, belonging and the life she hoped to lead. The album was created in Germany in 1953–54, … Continue reading "Happiness: can you help us…
In 1953, while living in Germany, my mother began creating a remarkable book. She called it Happiness. It is a deeply personal, carefully assembled collection of poems, biblical passages, prayers, prose and pictures through which she explored love, faith, beauty, belonging and the life she hoped to lead. Happiness has remained an intimate family treasure for more … Continue reading "Working on…
I was captivated the moment I realized I was connected, via the world of children’s literature, to a writer in Tehran. From the moment I read Ali’s first post, I made it a daily habit to check on him, his family and neighbors. On days when he was silent, I worried. When he’d return, explaining … Continue reading "The Humanity Inside Iran: review by Michelle Houts of When the Sparrows Grow Anxious"
In 1953, while living in Germany, my mother began creating a remarkable book. She called it Happiness. It is a deeply personal, carefully assembled collection of poems, biblical passages, prayers, prose and pictures through which she explored love, faith, beauty, belonging and the life she hoped to lead. The album was created in Germany in 1953–54, … Continue reading "Happiness: can you help us…
In which our hero i.e. me finally makes the breakthrough with my wonderful finish and my side secure the title: it’s been a roller coaster of a ride which me and my team mates of me, me, me and me will never forget for the rest of our lives. Prefer to read the book than … Continue reading "Confessions of an Ageing Football Player: Ep. 21. Germany 1 – 0 Argentina (No ‘me’ in team? On the…
