Standing on the Shoulders: Incredible Heroes and How They Inspire Us

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One detail that was new, apparently 'Symphony' was offered to a couple in 2020, but it didn't work out, so it was a song that Strictly were looking to use, rather than being chosen for Rose. I matured a lot during our season on Strictly,’ says Nadiya, reflecting on our time together while preparing for her next dancing tour of the UK. After speaking to Darren Frost, the probation officer who tried to stop Usman Khan at the stabbing at Fishmongers’ Hall and is on medication for the nightmares he still has about it, I started thinking about what I’d do in certain situations. He’s so talented, but Helen’s getting better all the time and Gorka is a brilliant professional for her.Also production were a fabulous input into this pairing and I now understand why Rose has been so praising of Strictly - Sarah James was a great force between the two of them and made sure Rose felt supported every step of the way and probably why Rose would’ve agreed to do another 10 weeks in a heartbeat if she had the chance! The deal was struck by consultant sports publisher Jonathan Taylor with Jonny McWilliams of Crown Media Management. The new audiobook from the author of the bestselling Remarkable People contains a totally fresh batch of humble heroes whose actions, bravery and determination have helped shape their communities. I wrote about three dads who lost their daughters to suicide and I had to take six weeks off from writing after that because, as a father of three young kids myself, I was like ‘imagine what they’ve been through; how’ve they come out the other side after that? A lovely catch up on book one especially the lovely Lisa Ashton and the Winnie Mabaso foundation- a friend and one if the kindest humans in the world.

Some (not all) of the stories are tragic and just so saddening but overall these are stories of optimism and hope and are uplifting and inspiring and show amazing strength of character. As well as prompting Dan himself to explore such questions, writing Standing on the Shoulders also offered him invaluable insight into what such humble heroes have in common, what makes them tick, what we can learn from them, and what it takes to make a lasting impact on a community.

I love what Nikita has done with Ellie as well - I’m amazed at how good the professionals are, so for him to change his choreography entirely to make it more accessible for Ellie is great. History can be cruel and forgetful to those who don’t shout about their own success or good deeds, but 'Standing on the Shoulders' is a celebration of ordinary people and the extraordinary things they do.