About Me

I have been writing books and articles for many years but for most of that time it was something I did on the side, alongside my commercial career. In recent years I have been able to devote more time to my writing.

Before I started writing I had a varied and fascinating career, full of variety and change.

I started by setting up and running a wholefood restaurant in Devon. Since then I have run companies in property, construction, health care and consultancy and I’ve worked as a chief executive in the voluntary sector. Most recently I have been coaching people to help them make the most of their careers.

I discovered quite early on that I need variety as well as challenges. I went back to university, part time, and studied first for an MA and then a PhD, on an obscure Aramaic translation of the Bible. I started writing articles on academic topics and social issues, contributing occasionally to books and, when I got a bit more time, writing my own.

I’ve got two great, grown up kids, a bunch of grandchildren, two adult step-children, a wonderful wife and I live in London, which is still a fantastic city, despite our disgraceful departure from the EU. I hope you will like my books, and, if you do, buy them and recommend them to your friends. I will be happy to send you a signed copy; you can order one from the Contact page.

I’m always glad to hear from people who are interested in what I do; please use the contact page to get in touch or email me on contact AT harryfreedmanbooks DOT com.