Peter M BrennanOver a period of fifty-three years the author has lived and worked in four countries on three continents, and worked both in and with the public and private sectors. In that time he has observed great change. In his working and personal life, he has njoyed the benefits of globalisation and the many technological, medical and other advances that have been made. All around him he sees progress of the kind that adds value to peoples lives in the most fundamental way. He has seen the ebb and flow of the rising tides that have lifted so many boats and made the world a better place, for some, though not all. He has seen the ebb and flow of politics, bureaucracy and management of the taxes all workers pay. He has also witnessed a collapse of public trust 'in the system'.In all places he has lived and worked he has been inspired by the many qualified, articulate and experienced commentators who engage in assessing and challenging 'the system' and the value we receive for the taxes we pay. He marvels at the limited impact of such commentary and the snail's pace of change that takes place in the effective, efficient and sustainable management of taxpayers' hard-earned money, in all jurisdictions. For the benefit of his children, grandchildren and all those who care, he thought to write a fictional story about the impact of mismanagement in our public services. This is that story. If nothing else, he hopes this story will lead to a fresh conversation about change in the way we manage ourselves.Let's start with qualified people who embrace accountability and responsibleness. With so many global challenges to getting the right things done, this simple question of culture and incentives may be the most important conversation we have. Read More Read Less