I liked this book, and as an overview of the post war to modern day period, it's pretty acceptable but I was surprised at how much of his comments/narrative were seemingly only evidenced by politician's own memoirs. Not greatly partisan sources!! I was also annoyed by the sheer volume of typos - Had someone shot the editor? Perhaps after this performance they should have! I also found his forays into pop music and fashion quaintly embarrassing! My final comment, though not necessarily a criticism was how much more interesting and accurate (for me) his comments and observations etc appeared to be from 79 onwards, which I assume was when he became more closely involved with events through his journalism.
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I bought Britain From Above as a present and what a success! The whole family were enthralled. Amazing and unique photography alongside interesting commentary make this book a real showpiece and a good addition to any coffee table. I think I might have to buy a copy for myself!
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I don't usually read diaries but this caught my eye and I decided to give it a go as I generally read war books. From page one it became a treasure trove of snippets from a bygone era. How a family strove to make ends meet through severe hardship during ww1. Thomas makes light of it all with wit, charm and such delightful drawings of news items or his family.
Shaun sewell has made a great discovery and shared it with the nation. We must thank you for that and just hope Harper collins will see fit to produce book 2 from 1919 t0 1933. I only hope someone will find the pre war diaries that might have started as early as 1905 whilst thomas was courting Agnes.
This is a real gem, set in Glasgow it gives us all another angle on the great war, ... Read More:
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I liked this book, and as an overview of the post war to modern day period, it's pretty acceptable but I was surprised at how much of his comments/narrative were seemingly only evidenced by politician's own memoirs. Not greatly partisan sources!! I was also annoyed by the sheer volume of typos - Had someone shot the editor? Perhaps after this performance they should have! I also found his forays into pop music and fashion quaintly embarrassing! My final comment, though not necessarily a criticism was how much more interesting and accurate (for me) his comments and observations etc appeared to be from 79 onwards, which I assume was when he became more closely involved with events through his journalism.
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I liked this book, and as an overview of the post war to modern day period, it's pretty acceptable but I was surprised at how much of his comments/narrative were seemingly only evidenced by politician's own memoirs. Not greatly partisan sources!! I was also annoyed by the sheer volume of typos - Had someone shot the editor? Perhaps after this performance they should have! I also found his forays into pop music and fashion quaintly embarrassing! My final comment, though not necessarily a criticism was how much more interesting and accurate (for me) his comments and observations etc appeared to be from 79 onwards, which I assume was when he became more closely involved with events through his journalism.
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Andrew Marr has a wide range of experience of all aspects of British journalism from working on the Scotsman to becoming editor of the Independent and later political editor at the BBC.
This book combines anecdotal and biographical details with an historical approach to British journalism. It raises many questions about the ownership of national newspapers, the way journalists operate and many other issues and is a bit of an eye-opener.
I found this to be a well written, informative and entertaining read.
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Charlie Forbes, a secondary school teacher passed over for promotion because of his sermanising, decides to put his money where he mouth is and take a promising student from a Glasgow slum on his family holiday. Tom is a clever lad, but has been picked up for stealing, though he took butter.
A snap-shot of '50s Glasgow, which is all too recognisable in today's city and a look at the argument of nature vs. nurture.
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I admire anyone who has the guts to say how things really are - Thank you Andy Hitchcock and may God bless you and give you courage - not enough people are standing up and being counted. Truth is costly and mostly not well received - sadly we are in a modern feudal system which is just has horrendous as the middle-ages - instead of Feudal Lords ruling over us, we have the greedy and murdering Money Changers who bind us to them in debt. There is probably not one country in this world that is solvent due to these corrupt and evil Bankers. And as for us folk well who is free eh?
Thanks again Mr. Hitchcock for your exposure of such evil, long may we learn and listen. Come on people listen up .. this man is telling the truth however unplatable - it is sadly the truth. However ... Read More:
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Andrew Marr has a wide range of experience of all aspects of British journalism from working on the Scotsman to becoming editor of the Independent and later political editor at the BBC.
This book combines anecdotal and biographical details with an historical approach to British journalism. It raises many questions about the ownership of national newspapers, the way journalists operate and many other issues and is a bit of an eye-opener.
I found this to be a well written, informative and entertaining read.
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Andrew Marr has a wide range of experience of all aspects of British journalism from working on the Scotsman to becoming editor of the Independent and later political editor at the BBC.
This book combines anecdotal and biographical details with an historical approach to British journalism. It raises many questions about the ownership of national newspapers, the way journalists operate and many other issues and is a bit of an eye-opener.
I found this to be a well written, informative and entertaining read.
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