We’re seeing things differently in this week’s Editor’s Diary.
No, not you and I This is all about how two people can see a problem and its solution! in totally opposite ways.
Mr PF Editor and I have recently each made a sizeable purchase. And the reason for doing so was basically the same . . . Eyesight!
Lockdowns and restrictions have meant I haven’t visited my optician for quite some time. And I have become increasingly aware over the past few months that my vision may not be as sharp as I would like.
I’ve been short-sighted for all my adult life, and for most of the time I wear contact lenses. My prescription for those is pretty up to date.
Fiction may be what we’re famous for here at “The People’s Friend”, but that doesn’t mean our shelves don’t feature their fair share of non-fiction books, too!
If you’re looking for your next factual, informative, historical or political read, we’ve gathered up some of our favourites for you below.
Photograph by Iain McDonald.
“Cold”, by Sir Ranulph Fiennes
We had the pleasure of meeting Sir Ranulph when he visited the “Friend” office a couple of years ago. Hearing his self-deprecating, dry wit added something new to the experience of reading this book, which documented his Transglobe Expedition’s arduous journey across Antarctica.