Rather than retiring to Greece, 71-year-old Ruth Miller created ‘a sanctuary of hope and healing’ in a refugee camp
Where do you see yourself in your 70s? Perhaps on a Greek island, a long way from home with a good book or two.
That’s where Ruth Miller is right now, although there’s a twist to the usual tale.
Nine years ago, the Londoner decided to volunteer for a month at a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. Today, she spends most of her time as the librarian of Mavrovouni camp.
Miller, 71, a former civil servant who worked on simplifying communication in government written materials, has transferred her literacy skills.
