Publisher's Synopsis
Sir John Arbuthnott has had a long and industrious career as a scientist, academic and public servant in Scotland. In his book he reflects on the journey his life has taken and the twists and turns of opportunity which have led to a very wide a varied working life. Key to his story, are the advantages of a solid education which were available to him at school and university. There is great relevance for our times in his reflections, intersecting as they do with current challenges in the public sector for healthcare and education particularly. This is a memoir of a full and productive life strongly rooted in Scottish values of education, service and family life.
