LoveReading Says
LoveReading Says
Is it a graphic novel? Is it a journal? Is it a self-help manual? Actually, this genre-busting book is all three at once as it lends an empathetic guiding hand to young people setting out on their life journeys, and those needing to change direction. As the positive subtitle shouts, “it’s never too late.”
“This project was conceived to help people feel better about their current situation and what their future could be.” So shares project founder James Pattinson, who drew on his life experience and training of 16-24-year-olds to create this book, with three young creatives also contributing to the project.
The narrative graphic novel aspect sees seven characters sign up to the [Re]Start programme, each of them facing different challenges — from anxiety and being a young carer, to struggles with family expectations and body image.
As readers follow the protagonists’ journeys, there are prompts for self-reflection, spaces to jot down thoughts, and inspirational quotes from the likes of Michelle Obama and Stephen Hawking. Playing the role of a compassionate older sibling who always gives the best advice, and issuing a powerful message of confidence, [Re]Start comes hugely recommended for young adults who aren’t sure where they’re going, or want to change their path.
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[Re]Start: It's Never Too Late Synopsis
[Re]Start: It's Never Too Late is a narrative graphic novel and guided journal designed to help people on their life's journey.
Founded by a seasoned entrepreneur and co-created by young creatives from a range of backgrounds, this novel is a collaborative effort to compassionately guide readers into comfort, confidence and resilience.
Our protagonists: Andi, Pete, Priya, Sophie, Tash, TJ and Yasmin enrol onto the [Re]Start programme, and in six bite-sized chapters, learn how to manage the many obstacles they face.
Andi grapples with anxiety, managing family expectations while studying alone in a new country. Pete struggles with caring for his ill mum and younger brothers while trying to secure a full-time job. Priya combats family expectations and responsibilities with her ambition to excel at university. Sophie feels like she doesn't fit in with her parents' or her friends' worlds. Tash struggles with her body image and social media presence. TJ struggles to cope in his dysfunctional family while managing college alongside his supermarket job. Yasmin feels guilty for chasing her dreams while remaining committed to her parents' sacrifices.
Our book shows through our seven young protagonists: it's never too late to start or restart your journey.
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“This book is full of wonderful stories that give lessons for life, for self-confidence, for seizing opportunities, for finding your own way to the future. I’d give it to every young person like a shot.” – Chris Smith, Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge and former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
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About James Pattinson, Julia Cockerham, Latreya Nelson, Eddy Nicholls
Our founder, James Pattinson, an award-winning entrepreneur who benefited from an education at Oxford and Cambridge, conceptualised this graphic novel just before the COVID-19 pandemic.
James' work has long been founded on principles of access and inclusion; from mentoring young people while Global Brand Manager at P&G to co-founding creative consultancy Reluctantly Brave, where he trained over 170 16-24 year olds to consult for world-class brands.
[Re]Start: It's Never Too Late has followed suit: co-written by young creative and UAL graduate Latreya Nelson, Cornish illustrator and Falmouth graduate Julia Cockherham and Bristolian comic artist and illustrator Eddy Nicholls.
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