Born into a family of business people, I started the Dutch publishing

company Film Agenda, then became a successful entrepreneur

in real estate development. Later, facing rough times

from a divorce and almost going bankrupt, I began to understand

there is more to life than what money can buy. I realized

that, particularly in a crisis, a connection with people who love

and care is essential. In this fresh new mindset, I wrote my first

novel, Cats of Amsterdam, based on my life. I have tried to...