This review is an edited extract of an email addressed to Sharon Pinsker, my great friend and daughter of Harry Pinsker. “Now to your Father's book. WOW! I just read the whole thing in one go, sitting here on the plane reading with a soundtrack of the Beatles records playing. I was moved and inspired by your Dad and by you! Your introduction is so good. I thought the stories of his struggles with cars, ethics, family and career where captivating. The section on his battle with his weight was really motivating. I am going to attempt to follow his example, listening to his resolve and determination convinced me that I should do it! The balance in the book between name-dropping and the more personal side of his life felt good. I learnt a few things about the Beatles that I did not know and I felt a really strong sense of the post war events that framed your Father's career and journey in a changing world. His love for your mother was beautiful and to hear what a great parent he was to you and your sisters was deeply moving. He even took you to the Beatles Royal command performance! You must have told me about that, but somehow it hadn't registered, I am so jealous! I particularly enjoyed the victories your Dad had over the Tax office and his crooked colleague; the sense of justice and fairness prevailing is uplifting. If I have a comment it would be that the story is a little too short. There are times when I would have happily learnt more about some of the details of the period, but I guess it is a better book that leaves you wanting more!"