Remarkable lives: Zoe Riley in conversation with Jerome Carson

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Zoe Riley. Design/methodology/approach Using a case study approach, Zoe provides an account of her background and is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings Zoe’s account reveals a remarkable resilience developed through adversity but nurtured by the love of her grandparents. Research limitations/implications Mental illness surrounded Zoe when she was growing up. Her own mother...