Ric Hart – författare

This is the fifth and final book in the ‘Hugo and Daddy’ series and it marks a major milestone for author Ric Hart who started the series following the birth of his son Hugo, shortly followed by the sad death of Hugo’s mummy Jade. This episode sees Hugo starting primary school and Ric could not be prouder…“To see Hugo starting primary school felt like a million miles away four years ago, but I did it, I got here, and I’m proud of every step.”The book shares the journey of Daddy taking Hugo to school for his first day at primary school and sees them turning what can be quite an overwhelming experience for children into something to embrace with confidence.Ric sees the books as a way of turning negative trauma into positive magic for Hugo, and hopes that, when he grows older, Hugo will see how Daddy turned those tragic years into something beautiful for him.Ric says: “I hope you enjoy our latest and final adventure. Who knows what the future will bring, but I’m embracing it with love, joy and inner peace with our wonderful boy Hugo Jaden Hart.”

Ric Hart shares his journey from day one of loss, up to a point he never thought he would get too, a milestone that felt a million miles away, Hugo starting school. This book is a representation that there is always Hope through Deep Grief and Grief, we just have to think differently physically and mentally, and positive change is inevitable. Ric Hart shares his emotions and thoughts amongst some very challenging processes throughout his loss, relying on his deep inner strength, creativity and bravery. Taking steps towards, positive energy, peace and acceptance stepping forward as a single parent and widower.

A true love story of how two people met as childhood sweethearts, and managed to get over so many stepping stones growing up but remained as one never letting go or forgetting what brought them together in the first place. A story of tragic loss and how Ric Hart moved through grief finding inner strength, resilience and hope for his future and all that shall come, sharing all the steps he took to find peace and acceptance whilst managing the loss of a soul mate, best friend, wife and lover.

This colourful and fun book provides inspiration to children through adventure showing that even after losing a loved one, we can still have hope on the horizon. The inspiration came from the travels that Ric and Jade (Hugo’s mummy) went on when they visited Thailand, eventually getting married in 2015 at their dream location in Koh Samui. They returned to Thailand for more adventures in 2016 which led to the discovery of Jade’s special place, Koh Lipe. In coming to terms with the loss of Jade in 2018, in this children’s book Ric sets out to link the movements that he and Jade took during their travels, and provides their son Hugo with hope and excitement in looking forward to taking the same steps with his daddy Ric in time to come.

Hart's Hero holds a powerful message in this children's superhero book, all created for Hugo, our only son. Soon after the passing of Hugo's Mummy Jade when he was born, his Daddy found huge inner strength whilst dealing with his grief and wants to pass this on to Hugo so he will learn confidence, and find courage and strength as he grows as a person - Hart's Hero.