This biography recounts the life story of Irving Stone.
Irving comes from a traditional North London Jewish family who have been in the United Kingdom since 1905, when his grandparents on both sides arrived fleeing persecution during the Tsarist period of history. Despite any vicissitudes, Irving has always tried to be a positive person, which explains the title of this book.
Irving has met many well-known personalities who feature in his story. The reader may find it interesting
to read Irving's impressions of them.