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Topic: The unofficial Book Thread which doesn't look as good but was here first (Read 13750 times)
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Re: The Book Thread
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September 14, 2011, 12:05:11 PM »
Quote from: George2Loose on September 14, 2011, 08:22:38 AM
Never been a non fiction fan myself. In fact I can't think of a single non fiction book I've read.
Quote from: George2Loose on September 13, 2011, 11:46:49 PM
Am currently reading Tony Blair's autobiography. Really enjoying it too. Just saying
Barring the obvious response that TB's book is fiction, you got a short memory George?
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I finished reading the final book in the Jo Nesbo crime thriller series whilst in Malia. 6 books in total, all very good.
Would thoroughly recommend to anyone who likes the Millennium trilogy books, and would be surprised if they weren't made in to films at some point.
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September 14, 2011, 12:20:10 PM »
Quote from: redarmi on September 14, 2011, 12:14:07 AM
I have just finished reading all three volumes of Chris Mullins memoirs and would thoroughly recommend for those with any interest in goverment, politics and, in particular, a slightly alternative view of the New Labour years. We need more politicians like him.
I love political diaries/biographies. Alastair Campbell and Alan Clark both very entertaining/interesting, surprisingly they were good friends. I read a brilliant book on FDR called the Lion and the Fox but my favourite political book is Francis Wheen's book on Marx, well worth a read and full of interesting surprises. I've read nearly all the other angles from within the Labour party on New Labour so will definitely take a look at the Chris Mullins memoirs.
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September 14, 2011, 12:28:44 PM »
Quote from: AlrightJack on September 14, 2011, 12:05:11 PM
Quote from: George2Loose on September 14, 2011, 08:22:38 AM
Never been a non fiction fan myself. In fact I can't think of a single non fiction book I've read.
Quote from: George2Loose on September 13, 2011, 11:46:49 PM
Am currently reading Tony Blair's autobiography. Really enjoying it too. Just saying
Barring the obvious response that TB's book is fiction, you got a short memory George?
I'm a twat
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September 14, 2011, 06:33:20 PM »
I mainly read biographies, but rarely poltical ones.
Some of my recent favourites :
Gypsy Boy / Mikey Walsh
Probably the book I read the quickest (was going to put 'enjoyed most', but it's pretty gritty stuff, and enjoyed doesn't seem the right word).
Interesting story, and very well told.
Borstal Girl / Eileen Mackenney
Nearly binned it after 2 or 3 pages... she's a criminal class , East London lady, and writes as she probably talks... every other line has f..., or f...ing in it.
Persevered, and worth the effort.
Really fascinating (and violent / shocking) life of crime and struggle.
How Not to be a Professional Footballer / Paul Merson
Would recommend to anyone with a vague interest in football (or alcohol, or gambling).
A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams / Jeff Pearce
Working class boy made good. Very likeable chap, unable to read or write when he left school, battling against the odds.
Back from the Brink / Paul McGrath
One of my favourite players 20 ish years ago, and some stunning revelations, particularly relating to his alcoholism, and how he still managed to play week in, week out at the top level.
Sounds a bit gruesome as an ensemble. I read a lot of less serious stuff though - enjoyed Peter Kay's books, and read two volumes by Michael J Fox recently (although I suppose they could hardly be described as light hearted).
I'm between books at the minute, so any recommendations would be appreciated.
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kukushkin88
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September 14, 2011, 06:39:46 PM »
Quote from: jakally on September 14, 2011, 06:33:20 PM
I mainly read biographies, but rarely poltical ones.
Some of my recent favourites :
Gypsy Boy / Mikey Walsh
Probably the book I read the quickest (was going to put 'enjoyed most', but it's pretty gritty stuff, and enjoyed doesn't seem the right word).
Interesting story, and very well told.
Borstal Girl / Eileen Mackenney
Nearly binned it after 2 or 3 pages... she's a criminal class , East London lady, and writes as she probably talks... every other line has f..., or f...ing in it.
Persevered, and worth the effort.
Really fascinating (and violent / shocking) life of crime and struggle.
How Not to be a Professional Footballer / Paul Merson
Would recommend to anyone with a vague interest in football (or alcohol, or gambling).
A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams / Jeff Pearce
Working class boy made good. Very likeable chap, unable to read or write when he left school, battling against the odds.
Back from the Brink / Paul McGrath
One of my favourite players 20 ish years ago, and some stunning revelations, particularly relating to his alcoholism, and how he still managed to play week in, week out at the top level.
Sounds a bit gruesome as an ensemble. I read a lot of less serious stuff though - enjoyed Peter Kay's books, and read two volumes by Michael J Fox recently (although I suppose they could hardly be described as light hearted).
I'm between books at the minute, so any recommendations would be appreciated.
Based on those I reckon there's a good chance you'd like A Million Tiny Pieces by James Frey. It's mostly autobiographical and hard going at times but a truly remarkable story.
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September 14, 2011, 06:49:50 PM »
Quote from: kukushkin88 on September 14, 2011, 06:39:46 PM
Based on those I reckon there's a good chance you'd like A Million Tiny Pieces by James Frey. It's mostly autobiographical and hard going at times but a truly remarkable story.
Ordered... thank you.
First review I read on Amazon said :
I was not aware of the controversy surrounding the book when I read it, so took it at face value. However at many times the story felt unreal.
I am pretty sure most of this is seriously embellished (even more than the author now admits) - the story reads like a hollywood movie script - a fatherly mafia boss, a boxing champ, a supreme court judge and a deep, caring, loving crack addicted girlfriend are all major characters.
Will give it a go though.
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September 14, 2011, 07:33:58 PM »
Anyone read any of the following:
- Man and Boy (I think it's my favourite book - amazing read but it was quite a few years ago now that I read it). I think it's by Tony Parsons.
- A child called It. The first in a trilogy by Dave Pelzer.
I mostly read autobiographies though, usually sportsmen. Read everything from Dwight Yorke's and John Terry's 'My winning Season' to Andre Agassi (zomg he has never liked tennis) and Muhammad Ali's. Bought Nadal's and Michael McIntyre's at the airport to read over here.
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Re: The Book Thread
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September 14, 2011, 08:33:16 PM »
Quote from: jakally on September 14, 2011, 06:33:20 PM
I mainly read biographies, but rarely poltical ones.
Some of my recent favourites :
Gypsy Boy / Mikey Walsh
Probably the book I read the quickest (was going to put 'enjoyed most', but it's pretty gritty stuff, and enjoyed doesn't seem the right word).
Interesting story, and very well told.
Borstal Girl / Eileen Mackenney
Nearly binned it after 2 or 3 pages... she's a criminal class , East London lady, and writes as she probably talks... every other line has f..., or f...ing in it.
Persevered, and worth the effort.
Really fascinating (and violent / shocking) life of crime and struggle.
How Not to be a Professional Footballer / Paul Merson
Would recommend to anyone with a vague interest in football (or alcohol, or gambling).
A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams / Jeff Pearce
Working class boy made good. Very likeable chap, unable to read or write when he left school, battling against the odds.
Back from the Brink / Paul McGrath
One of my favourite players 20 ish years ago, and some stunning revelations, particularly relating to his alcoholism, and how he still managed to play week in, week out at the top level.
Sounds a bit gruesome as an ensemble. I read a lot of less serious stuff though - enjoyed Peter Kay's books, and read two volumes by Michael J Fox recently (although I suppose they could hardly be described as light hearted).
I'm between books at the minute, so any recommendations would be appreciated.
think this book would be up your street-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Way-Gone-Memoirs-Soldier/dp/0007247087/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1316028760&sr=1-1
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September 14, 2011, 08:34:03 PM »
Quote from: GreekStein on September 14, 2011, 07:33:58 PM
Anyone read any of the following:
- Man and Boy (I think it's my favourite book - amazing read but it was quite a few years ago now that I read it). I think it's by Tony Parsons.
- A child called It. The first in a trilogy by Dave Pelzer.
I mostly read autobiographies though, usually sportsmen. Read everything from Dwight Yorke's and John Terry's 'My winning Season' to Andre Agassi (zomg he has never liked tennis) and Muhammad Ali's. Bought Nadal's and Michael McIntyre's at the airport to read over here.
while your in Thailand get a book called A KILLING SMILE by Christopher G. Moore, not only a very good read, but a lot of "between the lines unwritten Thai rules" (its the 1st of a trilogy)
also The Damage Done by Warren Fellows........a true story of an Austrailian drug smuggler in Thailand......only book i ever read start to finish without putting it down......theres also a book called Kingdom of Illusion which is Bill Sinclairs version of events
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September 14, 2011, 09:02:31 PM »
I tend to buy audiobooks to listen to in the car to and from work, so if they count, the best books I have read this year are:
Life / Keith Richards
Clapton/ Eric Clapton
Its not what you think/ Chris Evans
Head on/ Sir Ian Botham
The Elephant to Hollywood/ Sir Michael Caine
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As far as biographies go, the two I would recommend are Mick Foleys and Motley Crues, you do not need to know a thing about either subject to enjoy them. The first one is suprisingly well written and engaging, and the none wrestling parts are the best bits, the latter is jaw droppingly decadent and entertaining.
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Is The Psychopath Test any good Barry? Am tempted to buy it but can't make up my mind.
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September 14, 2011, 09:43:57 PM »
Quote from: GreekStein on September 14, 2011, 07:33:58 PM
Anyone read any of the following:
- A child called It. The first in a trilogy by Dave Pelzer.
Read all 3, very moving story.
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September 14, 2011, 09:48:41 PM »
Quote from: redarmi on September 14, 2011, 09:36:45 PM
Is The Psychopath Test any good Barry? Am tempted to buy it but can't make up my mind.
Yeah really enjoyed it. Not only is Jon Ronson a good journalist, he also takes you on quite a deep personal journey alongside the subject he is discussion. Very easy read, Im gonna get his other stuff too.
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