Books

I am the best-selling author of ‘Little Wins’ and ‘Raising The Nation’.

My books explore what we can learn from childhood and how we can build a better future for everyone by giving voice and opportunity to more young people.

Raising The Nation: How to Build a Better Future for Our Children (and everyone else)

  • Raising the Nation builds a compelling case for why we must nurture smart, strong and kind children to one day inherit the stewardship of society. Reframing political success, it shows why we must prioritise child-centred policies to ensure the future strength of our communities, environment and economy.

  • Raising the Nation sets out big public policy ideas, enhanced by contributions from academic and campaigning experts, as well as those with lived experience, including London Mayor Sadiq Khan, singer and activist Charlotte Church, and ex-prime minister of Denmark and former CEO of Save the Children International Helle Thorning-Schmidt. This book is a manifesto to deliver our brightest possible future.

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    “Packed full of inspirational and practical ideas on how our society can prioritise our children’s futures.”

“Brings together an astonishing group of experts to paint a picture of how and why we should make our country a better place to be a child. Through data, stories, metaphors and essays, Paul Lindley has created a vision offering radical and challenging ideas for the changes necessary for generations of children to thrive. It all deserves serious consideration.”

Naomi Eisenstadt, First Director of Sure Start and Former Advisor on Poverty to the Scottish Government

“The right book at the right time…. full of fresh ideas. It should be required reading for all policy-makers in national and local government.”

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

Raising The Nation videos

Discover how ‘Raising The Nation’ provides a blueprint for child-centred policies in the UK and a framework for a better tomorrow.

Little Wins: The Huge Power of Thinking Like a Toddler

  • Little Wins brings to life the importance of playfulness in adults. Just like children grow through play, adults can too. A must-read for anyone looking for fresh energy in their life or career, with particular advice and life lessons to aspiring entrepreneurs. In a fast-paced world, Little Wins shows us why viewing the world through the simplicity of a child's perspective can transform the way we live and work.

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    Riveting, energising, inspiring, witty, brilliant… Whether you are looking for a little dose of inspiration to get in touch with your inner 'you'; or just need a bit of a nudge to 'go for it'... read this.

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    A really great perspective on how to approach life and business. An enjoyable read and a great reminder of how adventurous and creative we all once were and how it shouldn't be that hard to claim back some of our inner child in embracing life's opportunities.

"Little Wins will show you how you can rediscover the childlike attitudes, behaviours and capabilities that could help you live a fuller and more successful life"

Sir Richard Branson

"Rarely does one call a business book heart-warming, but this one truly is. There is big power in thinking small"

Jeffrey D Dunn, CEO, Sesame Workshop