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FilipinoHibs
19-08-2021, 02:36 AM
My memoirs have just been published on Amazon.

There are lots on my Hibs journey plus how I got inside the Hearts administration story.

They take you through how I discovered my Arabic Jewish and Brazilian roots and some very famous ancestors.

My early life as a foreigner brought up during the 50s/60s/70s in a small Scottish town when diversity and inclusivity where a long way from what they are now.

The ups and downs of my university years and then a life as an activist during the turbulent 70s and 80s.

My first professional job took me from a warehouse hand to an executive director of a Wall Street titan in 8 years. The inside story of many of the biggest deals and scandals of world finance.

An early retirement from finance saw me become a tennis coach working under Judy Murray. My 29-year relationship with my wife broke up in disastrous circumstances and saw me slip into a very dark place.

A recovery that saw me return to finance becoming a director in BlackRock while appearing in a Ken Loach film, publishing a book on the financial crisis, appearing on the Jeremy Vine lunchtime BBC Radio 2 show and leading the discussion on an independent Scotland’s finances and economy.

I moved from Edinburgh to Delhi to Singapore before retiring to the Philippines with my Filipina wife and family.

On Kindle, print version, soon.

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Bangkok Hibby
19-08-2021, 02:44 AM
Sounds an interesting journey. I'll have a look 🙏🏻

Hibs07p
19-08-2021, 05:25 AM
Even without the Hibs connection, it seems like a journey most people would love to follow. I’m not a great reader by any means, but I’m going to read this.

GGTTH
Scottish Cup Winners 2016

darwenhibby
19-08-2021, 05:45 AM
Looks interesting
Let us know when it goes to print

BILLYHIBS
19-08-2021, 06:15 AM
I’m in

Looks very interesting indeed

Only $6 ?


:thumbsup:

FilipinoHibs
19-08-2021, 06:58 AM
I’m in

Looks very interesting indeed

Only $6 ?


:thumbsup:

On Kindle is 5 pounds. 7.25 punds for the paperback.

Hibs07p
19-08-2021, 07:07 AM
Even without the Hibs connection, it seems like a journey most people would love to follow. I’m not a great reader by any means, but I’m going to read this.

GGTTH
Scottish Cup Winners 2016

Moulin Yarns
19-08-2021, 07:45 AM
Do you mention your regular name checks on Off the Ball?? 😉

FilipinoHibs
19-08-2021, 07:50 AM
Do you mention your regular name checks on Off the Ball?? 😉

Yes that is in the last chapter and what Off The Ball means to me a Scot in Exile.

007
19-08-2021, 07:54 AM
Yes that is in the last chapter and what Off The Ball means to me a Scot in Exile.

Does it cover why you were exiled?

FilipinoHibs
19-08-2021, 08:08 AM
Does it cover why you were exiled?

Yes the full details. They will never get me here for the graffiti on Mercer's House.

FilipinoHibs
19-08-2021, 04:27 PM
In print now:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CRXYKT4#

007
19-08-2021, 04:49 PM
Yes the full details. They will never get me here for the graffiti on Mercer's House.

😀

et_hibby
19-08-2021, 04:55 PM
Best of luck with it, Raphael. Hate to point out a typo at this late stage but should it not be Ken Loach?

Bostonhibby
19-08-2021, 04:58 PM
Yes the full details. They will never get me here for the graffiti on Mercer's House.Top man, always secretly wished it was me[emoji106]

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Viva_Palmeiras
19-08-2021, 05:21 PM
I guess you’re “Santista” and that’s why predictive text turned Ken Loach into a Roach :)

boa sorte irmão!

I’m a notoriously bad reader - picking things up reading a few chapters never to return - but seem to make exceptions for Hibs books - will see if I can pick it up on kindle. Of course you’ll be Palmeirense :)

be interested in your musical tastes - Brasil is blessed with many great artists.

did you even cross paths with Andy Downie? (Author of Dr Socrates?) in fact I think I recall you mentioning the book on another thread or at least about Socrates.

Viva_Palmeiras
19-08-2021, 06:33 PM
Anyone find a way to just get the kindle version without being corralled into purchasing kindle unlimited? Sheesh that hacks me off.

FilipinoHibs
19-08-2021, 08:30 PM
Best of luck with it, Raphael. Hate to point out a typo at this late stage but should it not be Ken Loach?

Thanks luckily OK in the book.

FilipinoHibs
19-08-2021, 08:33 PM
I guess you’re “Santista” and that’s why predictive text turned Ken Loach into a Roach :)

boa sorte irmão!

I’m a notoriously bad reader - picking things up reading a few chapters never to return - but seem to make exceptions for Hibs books - will see if I can pick it up on kindle. Of course you’ll be Palmeirense :)

be interested in your musical tastes - Brasil is blessed with many great artists.

did you even cross paths with Andy Downie? (Author of Dr Socrates?) in fact I think I recall you mentioning the book on another thread or at least about Socrates.

My father's family where Santos FC. In the book you will find they played a part in developing the city and brining football to Sao Paolo state and Brazil.

Onceinawhile
19-08-2021, 09:34 PM
did you even cross paths with Andy Downie? (Author of Dr Socrates?) in fact I think I recall you mentioning the book on another thread or at least about Socrates.

Reading that the now 👍

greenginger
19-08-2021, 10:27 PM
Yes the full details. They will never get me here for the graffiti on Mercer's House.

Was that his house on Essex Road ? Essex-man from Essex Road we called him back then. :greengrin

Nakedmanoncrack
19-08-2021, 11:00 PM
Looks an interesting story - I'm going to order a copy.

cocteautwin
19-08-2021, 11:49 PM
Nice. Congratulations on the publication. I'm just charging my kindle up now so I can download it.

Slicer
20-08-2021, 12:09 AM
Sounds great. Downloading now :thumbsup:

FilipinoHibs
20-08-2021, 01:26 AM
Was that his house on Essex Road ? Essex-man from Essex Road we called him back then. :greengrin

It was my crazy punk pal that became a casual that talked me into it

darwenhibby
20-08-2021, 06:58 AM
Just ordered
Looking forward to reading this

Iggy Pope
21-08-2021, 03:44 PM
It was my crazy punk pal that became a casual that talked me into it

I recall at least two punks / skins that were notable early casuals ::wink: