Once upon a time, there was a man named Bob who was as broke as a joke. He couldn't afford a decent meal, let alone a roof over his head. He was so poor, he had to use a slingshot to shoot a piece of gum off the sidewalk just to have something to chew on. But Bob was a dreamer, and he refused to let his circumstances get the best of him. With nothing but a penny in his pocket and a heart full of determination, he set out to make something of himself. Through a series of comical misadventures, Bob stumbled his way to the top, amassing wealth and fame beyond his wildest dreams. He lived in a mansion, drove a fancy car, and even had a butler named Jeeves who would fetch him his slippers. But despite all his success, something was missing. Bob was unhappy, and he couldn't quite put his finger on why. It wasn't until he had a run-in with a group of street performers that he realized what he had been missing all humility. With a newfound sense of purpose, Bob set out on a journey of self-discovery, learning that true happiness doesn't come from material possessions or fame, but from being kind to others and staying true to oneself. This is the story of Bob's incredible journey, from rags to riches to humility, and the hilarious antics that ensued along the way.
Michael Smith gave up a 30 year career as a leading business and political journalist to write the bestselling biography, An Unsung Hero - Tom Crean. He was formerly Political Correspondent and Industrial Editor of the Guardian, City Editor of the London Evening Standard and Business Editor of the Observer. He has a long-standing interest in Polar expedition. He lives in East Sussex.