Jules has led an eclectic life anchored in his faith in Jesus Christ, though he now identifies as a retired thinker rather than a Christian. He spent twenty-three years in the Civil Service, engaging in the trade union movement and later joining the Labour Party, where he served as a local City Councillor for seven years. With a degree in Theology & Philosophy, Jules trained at Theological College but ultimately became a teacher before retiring to care for his mother. For eighteen years, he was active in the Church of England as a lay member, taking on various roles within his parish and diocese. Currently, he is nearing the completion of his Master’s degree in philosophy with the Open University, embracing life as a series of chapters yet to be written.