In a time of social, cultural and technological change of unprecedented speed, it"s often assumed that there is little cause to remember what preceded this, although many people claim to feel increasingly isolated in the modern world. Christopher Sharp does remember a world of slightly less frenetic pace, and recounts his adventures in life with both humour and nostalgia: his marriage, his youth and community work, his travels both domestic and abroad, his many friendships and above all, his Christian faith.