The early life and trials of a lad growing up in a working-class district betwixt London and Kent. Struggling with school and family. A Father obsessed with tea and books. Mother's version of cooking, and battling to survive home-cooked meals. Trying to make sense of the changes in him, and those around him. Beach holidays where everything came with sand. Contending with a ginger older Brother who was not the full ticket. The idiocy of the education system and the wonderful world of teachers.. Stepping ever further out into the world and spreading his wings. As he did so he eagerly ran towards what he believed was the adult world. Finding solace in pets and in love with the rain.