John-Paul Flintoff
Encyclopedia
John-Paul Flintoff is an author
, broadcaster
and journalist
based in London
.
He is the author of the memoir Comp: A Survivor's Tale, based on his time at the controversial Holland Park School
, a flagship
of state education
in London.
His magazine story about Camila Batmanghelidjh
, who founded the London-based charity Kid's Company, changed government policy and attracted more than £500,000 in donations from readers.
In 2009 he published a book "Through The Eye Of A Needle: The true story of a man who went searching for meaning and ended up making his Y-fronts". It argues that the way we look at clothing influences the way we look at the environment, the economy and life itself. It was republished in 2010 by Profile under a new title, "Sew Your Own".
Author
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, broadcaster
Presenter
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and journalist
Journalist
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based in London
London
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He is the author of the memoir Comp: A Survivor's Tale, based on his time at the controversial Holland Park School
Holland Park School
Holland Park School was opened in London, UK, in 1958. It became the flagship for comprehensive education, and in its heyday had over 2000 in the student body. It became known as the "socialist Eton", and a number of high-profile socialists sent their children to Holland Park School, adding to its...
, a flagship
Flagship
A flagship is a vessel used by the commanding officer of a group of naval ships, reflecting the custom of its commander, characteristically a flag officer, flying a distinguishing flag...
of state education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
in London.
His magazine story about Camila Batmanghelidjh
Camila Batmanghelidjh
Camila Batmanghelidjh is a British businesswoman, charity leader and author of Iranian and Belgian origin. She has been living in England since the age of 11 and founded two charities - the place2b and Kids Company where she and her team care for 14,000 vulnerable children and young people in London...
, who founded the London-based charity Kid's Company, changed government policy and attracted more than £500,000 in donations from readers.
In 2009 he published a book "Through The Eye Of A Needle: The true story of a man who went searching for meaning and ended up making his Y-fronts". It argues that the way we look at clothing influences the way we look at the environment, the economy and life itself. It was republished in 2010 by Profile under a new title, "Sew Your Own".