Because We Could

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 Francis Wildman a British lawyer couldn't just watch from afar. Driven by a simple conviction-because I could-he left his quiet life in Kent England and drove 1126 miles to the Poland-Ukraine border. Armed only with an ageing Chrysler Voyager and a determination to help Francis plunged into the chaos of Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II. </span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>From ferrying families to safety in Italy Latvia and beyond to delivering aid into war-torn Ukraine Francis' memoir is a raw heartfelt chronicle of compassion in action. The book has over 100 full colour pictures and maps and web videos from the time. Amidst teddy bear mountains border bureaucracies and countless logistical and emotional challenges are moments of hope and redemption.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Francis and a global band of volunteers worked tirelessly to ease the suffering of those fleeing the war. What began as a simple act of compassion quickly grew into a life-altering mission.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Because We Could</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is a testament to the power of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Through humour humility and compelling honesty Francis Wildman shows what happens when people answer the call to help-because they can.</span></p>