I am slow to respond about your book, but better late than never. Your strength is just unbelievable, to have accomplished this during a time of chaos is simply amazing.
I think this will be the first of many, way to go.
I have to tease you about the "bloke?" at least 45. I am not sure what a bloke is, but I am guessing he wasn't very impressive. For some reason I picture a "bloke" as an overweight middle aged man?