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Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"Being Boycie is an amazing journey into the early life of John Challis to the beginning days of the iconic Only Fools & Horses. It is funny , sad, informative and an eye opener and shows more to the"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"A no frills, accurate account of a life lived in order to survive. Many laughs had and tears shed. Many memories made. Definately a story told just the way it happened and an eye opener for those who"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"'Urban Grimshaw and the Shed Crew' is without doubt in my top 10 favourite books, it's passionately written and in my opinion gives a rare and genuine insight into a world I never really knew existed."... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"Jane Shilling's memoir is a beautifully written account of the challenges faced in middle age. It is full of perceptive insights and amusing encounters, notably with a face-lift surgeon met as part of"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"I really enjoyed this author's keen observations! The scenes, people and events come alive in narrations that are told in an elegant, truth seeking and enchanting style of writing. These are unique"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"Un-Putta-Downable!"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"fab! couldnt put this book down! after meeting shaun at a signing i bought this book for my partner who loved it, i recently read this book within a matter of days due to the fact i couldnt put it"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"I have never read read a book of this type before. Even though it is autobiography I found it action packed of excitment and thrills. Johnnys life has been like a roller coaster ride that beggers"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"Great book, really interesting to hear their side of the stories :) !!!!!!!"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"I was transported to the times I spent in England myself - where memories of friendly people and a rich history of scenes and landscapes enchanted me. I love this author's honest style of writing -"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"most sad an horrific story i have ever once again i find tear in my eyes and sympathy in my heart .and the fact that the author who wrote it is the girl who went through it all makes it that much"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"This is a true story of abuse and each word touched me deeply. There are times I cried and times of relief. Not a page goes by when my eyes weren't firmly fixed on the words of these horrific events."... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"Emily Halban writes a poignant, insightful and inspiring account of her struggle with an illness whose causes are so difficult to pin down and whose physical and psychological repercussions are so"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"On The Brinks bring the reader into the biggest robbery in US history (at the time). From the first page to the last, the pace is relentless. Each chapter in the book is a marvel, a practical book"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"Brighton Babylon is a poignant, funny collection of Brighton based adventures seen through the eyes of our intrepid reporter P-head. Surrounded by his diverse group of friends, work colleagues,"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"If you took heed of my recommendations a few years ago, you would have read wisely (and been thoroughly entertained at the same time) with the Paperback, "Tiaras & T Shirts" from the pen of the"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"Like Robert Douglas's other books, I could not put it down. Great reading from cover to cover."... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"I've just finished your story. It is interesting to look into the life of another person who is so willing and honest in sharing her personal secrets, triumphs, and tragedies. I must say that you"... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"A joy to read had me flying back to yesteryear..the 1950s and 60s were great eras. I can relate to the book so easily and brought my childhood back to life. Thank you Susan."... (read full reviews)
Overall Rating:5 out of 5 stars.
"What a in lighting read, hard going in places because of the suffering but amazing book were one girl over comes so much"... (read full reviews)
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