THE NORTH STAR

Raves. Drugs. Hooliganism. Stockbroking. . That was before Jim's dad died. And then he started to see life differently. He began to feel the earth beneath him. He thought back to when he was young - what family meant how things had somehow changed and what was missing in his life. . The North Star is a simple story about what truly matters as we get older. It is a tale of growth real growth of finding ourselves through love and identity whilst taking care of that around us. . The book's smallness and clarity remind one of Jim Dodge's Fup or Raymond Briggs' Gentleman Jim. But this is a different Jim of course - one steeped in his love of the land. . ‘A vivid chronicle of our times dealing with the twin challenges of Covid-19 and threats to our environment; such enormity played out through the personal lives of Jim and Geraldine. How they cope with these life-threatening issues is the subject of this stimulating story’ Colin Scott Treasurer Positive Images Festival . ‘The North Star is a moving and very inspiring story about the power of hope love and community to change the world for the better. I would highly recommend this book’ Sally Clark Divestment Campaigner Friends of the Earth Scotland . Foreword by Clare Farrell co-founder of Extinction Rebellion .