Hello,
The book is coming together and it looks fantastic!
Naomi Kenyon has been drawing more illustrations of the individuals who have helped make our country what it is. Here are just two.
Alek Wek
Alek Wek was born in South Sudan in a house without running water or electricity. Fleeing civil war, she arrived in London, where she became a supermodel.
Alek was the first African model to appear on the front cover of Elle and helped overturn the dominance of the Caucasian notion of beauty in the fashion world. In her other work, she has promoted the UN Refugee Council, World Vision and Doctors Without Borders.
Magdi Yacoub
Magdi Yacoub was born in Bilbeis, Al Sharqia, Egypt. He decided from an early age that he would follow in the footsteps of his father by becoming a surgeon. When his aunt died of heart complications, he focused his efforts on becoming a heart surgeon.
Magdi became a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at Harefield Hospital in London and performed the UK's first successful heart and lung surgery. As a professor at the National Heart and Lung Institute, he developed more sophisticated techniques for heart and lung transplants and also pioneering a methods of combating a congenital heart defect in babies.
Is there someone you know who might support this project? We are almost half-way to our crowdfunding total. As you know, every supporter gets a copy of the book.
Thanks,
Martin
Martin Hickman
Canbury Press