‘We can write a better story’

Knowledge is power and we have a right to know, says Goring author Trevor Rollings.

The former teacher’s new book is The Stupendous Story of Us: From Big Brother to Big Bang in Fifteen Frantic Chapters (Unicorn Publishing Group, £12.50; Amazon, Book Depository).

Trevor, 71, said: “We live in challenging times, and we need help joining together the dots of our lives without falling for the latest celebrityendorsed quick-fix wonder cure or conspiracy theory. The real thing is much more amazing, taxing our grey matter a little, but definitely worth the investment.

“We can write a better story for ourselves only if we balance our potential as a species with a healthy understanding of our limitations. To achieve that, we need an overview of our progress in all areas of our lives, and Stupendous Story sets out to achieve that.

“After 40 years exploring ideas with enquiring young minds in the classroom I wanted to spend my retirement writing books that made complex issues clear without dumbing them down.”