Lovely evening at The Lit & Phil, with some of the Reading Group, in conversation with Zdenka Fantlová as part of Newcastle Winter Book Festival. Zdenka is one of the most inspirational people I have ever had the privilege of listening to. She is truly remarkable, and those of us who had the pleasure of attending the event spent most of today gushing about her uplifting spirit and strength. Now almost ninety-years-old, she has led an incredible life. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to hear about it first-hand, from the lady herself. We were captivated by her humour, and her ability to turn everything into a positive. She is a survivor.