Come travelling with Francis Brennan around the world and back again 'I have often been in awe of all the wonderful things I’ve seen: the bustling cities, the strange and wonderful wildlife, the beautiful monuments, the fantastic scenery and, most of all, the people I’ve met along the way. And, being a bit of a storyteller, I thought I’d commit my travels to paper and share my unique insights with you. I hope they’ll provide you with a little bit of escapism on a rainy day, and perhaps even a bit of extra knowledge or a travel tip or two.' Here Francis Brennan recounts his tales of travelling throughout the world and the adventures and mishaps that ensue. From Vietnam to the Vatican, from India to Australia, and his recent bucket-list trip along Route 66, let Francis take you on a grand tour of his best travel memories and be inspired to see the world in a new light.
Francis Brennan is the epitome of someone who is growing old gracefully, with his stylish suits and zest for life ever-present as he prepares to turn 70 in September 2023. Though still full of beans, he's had a couple of knocks, from health scares to losing loved ones. But while there are some challenges to ageing, Francis is determined his later years will be his golden years. In his latest book, he shares what he has learned about making the most of them. He explores topics such having an active retirement and maintaining health, mobility and psychological wellbeing. Francis also speaks to the experts and shares practical advice based on his own experiences so that you are armed with all the information you need to embrace the joys of growing older and wiser with a positive attitude!
“People like Francis Brennan smile, and make others smile. He is the living proof that happiness is not a goal. It is a by-product of how we behave” Sunday Independent ‘Life can deal us any kind of a hand, good or bad. Often, it’s a bit of both, and the only difference is what we make of it. And that’s the subject of this book – how we handle what life throws at us, and learn to make the most of it. In short, it’s a book about happiness.’ Full of warm and witty anecdotes, Francis Brennan shares his deeply personal memoirs while letting us in on the secret to his success – his belief in happiness. By counting his blessings such as his childhood, family, friendships, career, travel, spirituality, home life and public life, he outlines what matters to him and what has sustained him in life, and shows how learning to be happy is the most important gift you can give yourself. By sharing how he has dealt with the ups and downs of his life, he shows that happiness is something you choose, rather than it choosing you.
Francis Brennan's Book of Household Management - How to Create a Happy Home Francis Brennan is known for his impeccable taste and high standards in homemaking, so there’s no better man to tell you how to wash your sheets, clean your oven and arrange your cushions. In this book, Francis takes us through the house room by room and offers his advice and unique insights on how to manage your household, while relating hilarious anecdotes from his experiences in the hotel trade. He will inform readers on the practical measures needed to ensure domestic bliss from the kitchen to the bathroom.
In It’s the Little Things: Francis Brennan’s Guide to Life, was published in 2014. Francis shows how he has lived a successful and happy life based on three key principles: caring, consideration and community. Based on the foundations of respect for others he was taught by his parents, Francis’ philosophy has made his world a better place and can make your world a better place too. Beginning with manners and how we can show simple consideration for others at home, at work and in the wider world, his tips and advice will describe how to add what he calls ‘that extra sprinkling of sparkle dust’ to any situation, making everything that little bit more magical. It’s all about the little things, such as making the perfect cup of tea or knowing what way your pillowcase should face, that make life run that bit more smoothly. Among the topics Francis covers are how to be the perfect guest and the perfect host, the essentials of being a good neighbour, how to survive claustrophobic family gatherings, what to wear to an important interview and much more, all told with his trademark wit. Francis has peppered his advice with wonderful anecdotes and humorous observations and reminiscences of his years in the hospitality trade. All are linked to the other core beliefs he holds dear: showing kindness and consideration to ourselves and others - the little things we can do to show our appreciation for the most important people in our lives!
The Homekeeper’s Diary 2021 Francis Brennan has been keeping a diary every day since he received one for Christmas as a young boy in 1966. He made a New Year’s resolution that he would write in it daily and has kept that resolution every year since. Every evening, no matter what, he writes a couple of lines each day as his aide-memoire. Known across the country for his impeccable taste and high standards when it comes to home management the hotelier could not be better placed to create his own Homekeeper’s Diary for planning the year ahead. The Homekeeper’s Diary 2021 offers readers a space to record it all, from important dates, to scheduling, shopping lists, and keeping daily personal records. It also includes Francis’ expert advice on cleaning, gardening, cookery, and all other aspects of household management. Peppered throughout with hilarious anecdotes from Francis’ experiences in the hotel trade and his sage advice, , it offers readers both a traditional diary with the space for recording the year and all the practical tips needed to ensure domestic bliss in 2021!
Whether your home is a city apartment, country cottage or large and rambling house, it is your space and should be well cared for. The secret is managing the upkeep without feeling overwhelmed. As a hotelier, Francis Brennan has gathered unparalleled expertise in home maintenance and care, and this year, once again, he has compiled his Homekeeper’s Diary to help you manage household tasks month by month. From getting organised to gardening, cookery and a whole host of useful tips, it’s a practical bible which you can delve into daily to discover all the information you need to keep your home looking its best.
