How do you survive when a lucky break turns out to be the worst thing that ever happened to you? Top businessman Nick Hunter is about to find out. Let's Fly is a contemporary thriller set in London's Notting Hill.
'Absorbing , fascinating, arresting' The Observer'Intensely moving, luminous and rather magnificent' The TimesIt was one of the most startling moments in the history of the City of London. In 2011, the Occupy movement set up camp around St Paul's Cathedral. Giles Fraser, who was Canon Chancellor of the Cathedral, gave them his support. It ended in disaster.This remarkable book is the story of the personal crisis that followed, and its surprising consequences. Finding himself caught between the protesters, the church and the City of London, Fraser resigned, and was plunged into depression. As his life fell apart and he battled with ideas of suicide, he found himself by chance one day in Liverpool, outside the great Victorian synagogue once presided over by a distant ancestor. Suddenly Fraser realized that there was a great deal he did not know about himself, about his relatives and about his Jewish roots.Fraser calls this book 'a ghost story' and it is a book which is indeed filled with many ghosts. His search into his family's Jewish past makes this both a fascinating personal story and a wonderful piece of writing about theology. It is a book about the deepest, most ancient elements in our culture, and the most modern and intimate. It is throughout alive with the charm and intellectual vigour which have made Fraser such an admired and controversial preacher and broadcaster.
Focusing on the lesser-known aspects of Nietzsche's philosophy, this book explores his deep engagement with Christian tradition despite his declaration of God's death. It delves into the complexities of his thought, revealing the remnants of his theological background and challenging the perception of him solely as an atheist. By examining these nuances, the work seeks to illuminate the pious dimensions of Nietzsche's character and philosophy, offering a fresh perspective on his legacy.
The book is a diverse anthology showcasing the authors' writings across multiple media formats. It explores a wide array of topics, including festive themes like Christmas and Easter, as well as more profound subjects such as atheism, sexuality, and mortality. This collection offers readers a thought-provoking journey through both lighthearted and serious themes, reflecting the complexity of human experience.