Soldier turned author Chris Ryan drops in to Boots depot with new book
Updates | Friday March 14th, 2008Renowned ex-SAS author Chris Ryan launched his new book One Good Turn today (Thursday 6 March) at a World Book Day event at Boots Distribution Centre in Rotherhithe. The event was organised by unionlearn (the TUC’s learning and skills organisation). Chris spoke about his experiences to local workers who are also members of the shop workers’ trade union USDAW. Chris Ryan was joined by unionlearn Director Liz Smith, Boots Support Supervisor, Yvonne Kelly, and union learning rep, Sharon Pearcey .
The distribution centre has a well-equipped learning facility that is running a wide range of courses for the workforce. Chris Ryan opened a new staff reading room in the centre. Boots workers heard Chris read from his new book and signed copies for them. The book is in the Quick Reads series, which is aimed at those who are returning to reading, or who just want a short fast-paced read.