A gangster family epic, set in the lawless streets of Birmingham post the First World War.
Who is Tommy Shelby? A gang member and a politician, a business leader and a brawler, a war hero and a criminal, a philosopher and an assassin, a drinker and a drug-taker, a lover and a fighter, a gentleman and a gypsy, hero and anti-hero. Thomas Michael Shelby Esquire is a big bundle of contrasts and contradictions, but a number of themes run constantly and form the core of his character. The importance of family, preparation, patience and swift, decisive action combine to make Tommy the supremely powerful character he is. But what can we learn from him?Who is Tommy Shelby? A gang member and a politician, a business leader and a brawler, a war hero and a criminal, a philosopher and an assassin, a drinker and a drug-taker, a lover and a fighter, a gentleman and a gypsy, hero and anti-hero. Thomas Michael Shelby Esquire is a big bundle of contrasts and contradictions, but a number of themes run constantly and form the core of his character. The importance of family, preparation, patience and swift, decisive action combine to make Tommy the supremely powerful character he is. But what can we learn from him?You may not be able to see Tommy at the Garrison and ask for a bit of friendly advice while you both sip whiskey in the snug, but we can all pick up plenty from what we have seen of Tommy as part of the Shelby family inPeaky Blinders. And although you would certainly want Tommy, Arthur, Polly and the gang on your side in a fist fight, there are many other practical points we can pick up from how Tommy has dealt with a wide range of life experiences, from the everyday to the supernatural, the physical to the philosophical and all points in between.What Would Tommy Shelby Do?looks at Tommy's actions, thoughts and words and draws advice from them to situations we may encounter in the complicated world we live in today. Do you need some tips on negotiation? Tommy's got a few successful examples, as long as you don't mind getting your hands dirty. Want help with a family member? Tommy's got plenty to say about relationships. Is someone causing you trouble? Tommy has a very persuasive nature, and if the worst comes to the worst, he certainly knows how to put the conflict into conflict resolution.So whether you're the head of a criminal gangster family, the boss or a worker in a multinational company, or simply someone looking for good, solid advice,What Would Tommy Shelby Do?will help you with original solutions to various problems, or at least provide a thought-provoking scenario.Images from the series, alongside quotes from the entire Shelby clan are included, to help relate Tommy's world to our own.
