Doodlebug Day: A Near-Miss on the Thames

Claire shares her late mother’s wartime memory—"Doodlebug Day"—about a terrifying near-miss with a German buzz bomb while the family picnicked on the Thames in 1944. Despite the danger, the story highlights the calm, care and community kindness that sustained them, and serves as a loving tribute to a mother whose long-ago memories shone through even as dementia took hold. Clarification: Rutger Bregman’s book is called Human Kind: A Hopeful History   Has this reminded you of a story of kindness? We’d love to hear from you! You can easily get in touch with us at [email protected] Thank you! Nicola and Claire 💙💙