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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 GENERAL OUTSTANDING SPORTS WRITING''A fascinating book about the psychology of elite sport Mind Games explores compelling territory.'' - Don McRae, the Guardian''An amazing book that I very much enjoyed.'' - Simon Mundie, Don''t Tell Me the Score (BBC Podcast)''...a fascinating book'' - Daily MailIt's well known that to reach the top in elite sport, you need to have spent years honing and perfecting your physical ability. However this is only part of the template required to win the other half is about mind games. Throughout her career as one of the world's top athletes, Annie Vernon struggled with existential questions about the purpose of sport in our comfortable, first-world society: Why do we do it? What is it in our psyche that makes us push ourselves to the limit? What allows us to mentally overcome the physical pain? Now retired from competition, OlympiTrade ReviewAn amazing book that I very much enjoyed. -- Simon Mundie * Don’t Tell Me the Score (BBC Podcast) *A tour de force of elite sport, nerves, expectation and pressure from all perspectives. -- Matthew PinsentA fascinating book about the psychology of elite sport… Mind Games explores compelling territory. It asks searching questions about the mentality required to succeed at sport’s highest level while mining themes of self-doubt, determination, competitiveness and why “talent needs trauma” to blossom. -- Don McRae * the Guardian *There is no better person to shed light on the fascinating subject of sports psychology than two-timed World Champion, Olympian and talented sports journalist, Annie Vernon -- Chrissie Wellington OBELoved it… I would recommend it to all of you. -- Jazmin Sawyers * BBC 5 Live *I played professional rugby for 13 years and it was amazing to read in Mind Games that the doubts and challenges I felt during that time weren't mine alone – they were shared by my peers across different disciplines. I wish I’d had Mind Games as a reference book during my career as I’m sure it would have made me much stronger to know I wasn't alone in my thinking. -- Chris Bentley, former professional rugby playerAs engaging as it is broad-ranging… After reading and thoroughly enjoying Mind Games, I'll look at lots of sports in a quite different way... I highly recommend adding it to your own collection. -- Peter CossinsTable of ContentsIntroduction: Science, Magic or Voodoo 1. Chickens or Pigs 2. The Penny's Got to Drop 3. Coming to Violence Over Trivial Pursuits 4. Choosing training over Turkey 5. Personalty 6. The Confidence Wand 7. How to be Tarzan, How to be Jane 8. Race Day, the Moment of Truth 9. Becoming a Carrot Farmer 10. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisShortlisted in Scotland’s National Book Awards By the time she reached her fifties, Catherine had experienced period pain, childbirth, and early menopause, alongside love and laughter, a career in journalism, and raising two daughters. Like many of her peers, along the way she'd dieted, jogged, sweated, tanned, permed, and plucked—always attempting to conform to prevailing standards of "acceptable womanhood." But when a medical crisis comes along, she can no longer pummel her body into submission and is forced to take stock. From growing up on a farm where veterinarians were more common than doctors, and where illness was “a nuisance,” she now faces the nuisance of a lifetime. One Body is the demystifying, relatable, often hilarious, and sometimes hair-raising story of how Catherine navigates her treatment and the emotions and reflections it provokes. And how she comes to drop the unattainable standards imposed on her body, and simply appreciate the skin she is in.Trade Review“Simpson reveals – in an often hilarious book – how she confronted her devastating diagnosis, and how it made her love her body again.” -- Mail on Sunday'Funny, bold, wry and, at times, enraging in the best possible way, this exploration … has an incredible energising quality … imbued with spirit and a real passion for life.' -- Mary Paulson-Ellis‘It packs the wallop of a wrecking ball but reads as easily as a page-turner.’ -- Lucy Ribchester, The List

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Book SynopsisBorn and raised in Bundoran, with the waves of the west coast of Ireland breaking at his doorstep, Richie Fitzgerald was molded by his environment--from his initiation to surfing at the age of 9 in the cold Atlantic water to becoming Ireland''s first ever pro surfer and competing on a global scale. But learning to surf in 1980s Ireland wasn''t without its challenges. With little to no equipment, Richie duct-taped Marigolds over woolen gloves to protect his hands from the freezing water and even melted Christening candles to pour on his board in place of surf wax. Yet the west of Ireland boasts waves of size and quality to rival those in California and Hawaii, attracting surfers from all over the world who want to test their mettle, and Richie has surfed the biggest, and most dangerous, of them. Cold-Water Eden is not just a captivating memoir about a transcendent sport: it is at its heart a coming-of-age story about one man''s pursuit of big waves and the dawn of Ireland as a singular destination on the global surf scene--Trade Review‘It’s a brilliant story.’ – Ray D’Arcy, RTÉ ‘The book is incredible.’ – Shane Hannon, Off the Ball ‘It is a fascinating and captivating tale of growing up in the North West frontier town that was a haven for Catholics from the North, during the Troubles, and when the waves off Rougey and Tullan Strand were seen as little more than the start of an emigrant’s journey to the Big Apple and beyond.’ – Michael McHugh, Donegal Democrat

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Book SynopsisSimon Yates is ''the one who cut the rope'' in Joe Simpson''s award-winning account of their epic struggle for survival in Touching the Void. Afterwards, Yates continued mountaineering on the hardest routes. Perhaps the most testing of all was one of the world''s largest vertical rockfaces, the 4, 000-ft East Face of the Central Tower of Paine in Chile. Battered by ferocious storms and almost crippled with fear just below the summit, Yates and his three companions are forced into a nightmare retreat. After resting in a nearby town, they return to complete the climb, but Yates knows he still has to face one of life''s greatest challenges...Trade ReviewElegiac, immensely readable, full of the real excitement of climbing -- M. John Harrison * Times Literary Supplement *An engaging book, both the story of another great climb and a wistful acknowledgement that nothing, in any area of our lives, is ever quite what it seems -- Sara Wheeler * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times Bestseller All Michael Parkinson really wanted to do was play cricket for Yorkshire and England. However, he soon realised that to be paid to watch films, football and cricket would be the best way to spend life, and he became a journalist. Television beckoned and for three decades Parkinson interviewed the movers and shakers of the late twentieth century, making his television programme the must-see event of the week. In singing with Bing Crosby, dancing with Billy Connolly, flirting with Miss Piggy and sparring with Muhammad Ali, Parkinson proved himself one of the most engaging and durable hosts in both Britain and Australia. In Parky he recalls a full life with honesty, insight and humour.Praise for Parky: ''Nothing less than riveting.'' Mirror''Joyous'' Telegraph''Wonderfully readable'' Daily Mail ''One of the finest broadcasters of aTrade ReviewI recommend it heavily. It's a wonderful book * Melvyn Bragg *Wonderfully readable... packed with revelations and insight, and offer an unrivalled glimpse into the lives of practically every giant personality of the past three decades * Daily Mail *Nothing less than riveting * Mirror *Parky's book is a joyous, breezy read, as much for the improbability of his early escapades as for his backstage anecdotes about the stars. It is also beautifully written * Daily Telegraph *The early chapters about his childhood and early career ... are disarmingly modest and offer a proper glimpse into another world * Independent *Crisp and detailed prose ... with an especially impressive account of a pre-second world war childhood in the north * Mark Lawson, Guardian *Funny and self-deprecating and just as laid-back as he is on camera * Boyd Tonkin, Independent *

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Book SynopsisIn 1845 Captain Sir John Franklin led a large, well equipped expedition to complete the conquest of the Canadian Arctic, to find the fabled North West Passage connecting the North Atlantic to the North Pacific. Yet Franklin, his ships and his men were fated never to return. The cause of their loss remains a mystery. In Franklin, Andrew Lambert presents a gripping account of the worst catastrophe in the history of British exploration, and the dark tales of cannibalism that surround the fate of those involved.Shocked by the disappearance of all 129 officers and men, and sickened by reports of cannibalism, the Victorians re-created Franklin as the brave Christian hero who laid down his life, and those of his men. Later generations have been more sceptical about Franklin and his supposed selfless devotion to duty. But does either view really explain why this outstanding scientific navigator found his ships trapped in pack ice seventy miles from magnetic north?In 2

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Book SynopsisTHE IMMEDIATE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe debut self-help book from Vicky Pattison, on how to quash your inner doubts, overcome fear and live a happier life.If there''s any woman out there who is feeling like they''re going through things on their own, or they''re worried that they''re not achieving what they should be, or feeling or looking how they should, I want this book to let you know you''re not alone.In over a decade on television, Vicky Pattison has had her fair share of ups and downs, from her rise to fame on Geordie Shore to her public break-up with her fiancé, her body confidence issues and debilitating anxiety. In The Secret to Happy, Vicky opens up about her darkest moments and shares the pearls of wisdom and hard-won lessons she''s picked up along the way - to overcoming heartbreak, ending toxic relationships and managing her mental health - to help you find inner strength, accept im

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Book SynopsisExplores the life and career of one of Hollywood's great dames.

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Book Synopsis''Kwajo''s voice is leading the call for change on behalf of a generation who have been seriously failed by Westminster.'' Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester''A brilliant thinker and doer. Kwajo for Mayor of London!'' Kelechi Okafor''Vital and urgent'' Vicky Spratt, author of TENANTSThis may be the most important book you read this year.On 14 June 2017, Grenfell went up in flames and seventy-two people lost their lives. Three years later, two-year-old Awaab Ishak would die from a respiratory condition caused by mould. And in 2023, it was reported that we are seeing record levels of children experiencing homelessness. This is twenty-first century Britain, where millions are trying to build their lives on crumbling foundations.Britain''s in a housing emergency.Campaigner and activist, Kwajo Tweneboa has been on the frontline of this housing crisis, highlighting the shocking conditions so many ar

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Book SynopsisDavid Berridge returns with more stories from his time as a prison officer at HMP Parkhurst, giving a raw, uncompromising look at the harsh reality of working in British prisons. From dealing with inmate violence and clearing out defiled prison cells to the unsavoury nature of prison language and life, this is an even more detailed look inside Britain's most infamous prison. Through it all, David retains his wry humour and offers a much-needed assessment of the state of UK prisons today, the job crisis and poor recruitment, the corruption and gangs running rife, and the mental health epidemic hitting prisoners, causing many to take their own lives. Guiding us in episodic fashion through the various wings of Parkhurst prison, we witness the horrifying and often hilarious experiences of a prison officer through David's own eyes.

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Book SynopsisThe first hundred years of the American Mafia''s existence would come to be seen as a golden age. From small-town Sicily to glittering Las Vegas, the mob had carefully expanded and consolidated their power until their influence touched almost every aspect of American society. But in the 1960s, everything changed.In CLASH OF TITANS, the second volume of former Mafia associate Louis Ferrante''s groundbreaking Borgata trilogy, we discover for the first time the true scale of the conflicts that rocked the organisation between 1960 and 1985. From Robert F. Kennedy''s personal crusade against the unexpecting mob to covert assassinations, betrayal by government informants and full-blown insurrections, we follow the Mafia from the apex of their power to their descent into civil war.This story takes place against the backdrop of a changing America, where shadowy CIA conspiracies, brutal Justice Department battles and J Edgar Hoover''s FBI all leave their mark on the Ma

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO BOOK AWARDS 2023''A powerful story of social inequality'' RAYNOR WINN''Important and beautifully lyrical'' THE TIMES''A fierce, urgent memoir'' AMY-JANE BEERTo grow up in rural poverty is to fight for life before you can walk. Natasha Carthew was born into a world that sat alongside picture-postcard Cornwall - one where second homes took the sea view of council properties, summer months shifted the course of people''s lives, and wealth converged with poverty on sandy beaches.In the rockpools and hedgerows of the natural world, Natasha found solace in the wild landscape, and a means of escape in her mobile library. In Undercurrent she retraces the cliff paths of her childhood, determined to make sense of an upbringing shaped by political neglect and a life defined by the beauty of nature._____''A story of queer resistance, of community and of finding y

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Book Synopsis''Exploring the past, bringing it to vivid life with wonderful prose . . . Pedder writes with perspicacity and sensitivity . . . We need more books like this'' Observer''Fascincating and engrossing'' Literary ReviewHow did South Africa turn out the way it did? In Moederland - ''Motherland'', in Afrikaans - Cato Pedder takes us on an eye-opening journey across four centuries, tracing the country''s turbulent past and the rise and fall of apartheid (and her family''s charged legacy) through the lives of nine very different women.KROTOA is Khoikhoi translator to the newly arrived Dutch East India Company ANGELA, a former slave from Bengal, climbs the ladder of settler society ELSJE arrives from Germany aged 3, marries at 13, a mother at 15ANNA, mistress of the Cape''s grandest estate, regains control from her violent husbandMARGARETHA, uncompromising Afrikane

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Book Synopsis''If I were to look closely at the jagged edges of my fragmented heart, I''m sure I''d see that some spaces now shine with gold. And that is what he left for me.''_______________________''An extraordinarily brave, honest and tender book'' RACHEL CLARKE''Full of strength and hope'' KATE MOSSE''The most beautiful thing I have ever read'' TOM BRADBY''Extraordinary'' ANITA RANI, WOMAN''S HOUROn the 17th November 2019, Grey Atticus Fox was born, nine weeks early, to Georgie and Mike in a Kent hospital.Heart wrenching, cathartic, life-affirming, this is her account of the 21 days they had together, and its aftermath - the search to make sense of unimaginable loss. It bears witness to both the confusion and the clarity that accompany great pain, and stands as a testament to empathy, care and humanity when life is at its hardest.''He was looked after by strangers who becTrade ReviewHeart-breaking, beautiful, important, full of integrity, powerful and honest, inspiring and full of the wonder of women and love... In bits but also full of admiration... Georgie is a wonderful writer, clear and honest, but never sentimental, and she lets all the other people going through this terrible time with her shine as well... Full of strength and hope, and I've no doubt will both help many and also give comfort to other mothers & fathers who have lost a child * Kate Mosse *This quietly devastating account of birth, pain and loss is gripping. As I read, I was lost in the quiet, tense atmosphere of Grey's story. Georgina Lucas portrays the world of the NICU in minute, often poetic detail, finding warmth and humour when life seems bleakest. It is an unflinching and beautiful book, ending on a note of light and love in a way that should inspire us all. * Sophie Kinsella *An extraordinary read... This tender, exquisite memoir explores devastating loss and grief, yes, but most of all it is a book about the surpassing, redemptive power of love... I cannot stop thinking about it * Lucy Foley *I finished reading this yesterday in a welter of emotions and not a few tears. I think that this is an amazing story, delicately but powerfully told. Georgina's observations of people, places and events ring so true - they are so often searingly accurate and also so wonderfully compassionate. Despite what could be an inexorably sad story I'm interested that the words I wrote down as I read it are all positive: optimism / hope / strength / power / love. It is my firm belief that immortality is being remembered by those who loved us and Greyman undoubtedly will continue to be remembered and celebrated. * Dr Richard Shepherd *Wow. That has been a heart-wrenching few hours' reading - difficult to read with streaming eyes! It's an incredibly sad but in some ways, also a truly beautiful story. It is heart-breaking in the sense of loss and tragedy, but also uplifting in the way the love sings from each page. Really quite extraordinary. * John Nichol *Georgie Lucas writes superbly with her spare, and unsentimental prose * Miriam Stoppard *This is the most beautiful thing I have ever read; a heart-breaking account of a tragic death that is also a profound, lyrical, sometimes funny and ultimately joyful meditation on the meaning of life. The book of the year, perhaps the decade. * Tom Bradby *Beautifully written, searingly honest and profoundly uplifting, this is a book to remind us what is most important in life; a book for anyone who has suffered a loss, or ever will... In short, it is a book for everyone * Katherine Webb *I just finished Georgie's book, and am completely shattered by the searing grief and pain which she was able to convey to me, the reader. Beautifully written, it was hard enough to relive with you all the days leading up to Grey's death, then the gorgeously cathartic family funeral lulls one into feeling somewhat healed. Only to be completely shattered by the almost unbearable piercing pain and grief of their loss, so well expressed that I am totally in awe of the way that you and Mindy and all the family went through this pain together, and found beauty and profound gifts to take away. Well done Georgie, I think it will bring solace and help to anyone going through this and give them a primer on how to be present and honest with themselves and those who love them. Because this honesty becomes a gift. * Dr Rita Lynn *Extraordinary... earth-shattering... so full of love -- Anita Rani * Woman’s Hour *Profoundly moving * The Times *[A] heart-wrenching and hopeful book... about the redeeming power of love... A meditation on the meaning of life * Sunday Post *[If Not For You] might be one of the most beautiful and inspiring things you'll read... Tender, heart-breaking and astonishingly eloquent, its pages flow with love, hope and sometimes even laughter * Evening Standard Magazine *In this brave, unflinching book Lucas looks back with love and hope at the 21 days of life granted to her baby son, who was born nine weeks premature * The i *Harrowing... If anyone is going through this trauma in the current socially distanced hospitals, this book will be in lieu of all those hugs... A message from one mother to another, reminding them they are not alone * Mail on Sunday *It is heartbreaking and beautiful * Sophie Ellis Bextor *[Lucas's] valuable story is important not just for its own sake; it could help us to speak more, and better, about an unfathomable experience that too many parents endure * TLS *The warmest, most beautiful book on love you'll read this year... by turns funny, observant, deeply moving, and always immensely readable... an absolute must-read, whatever your experience of loss... an extraordinary gift of a book by a truly brilliant writer * Kat Brown *I was moved to tears and transported to a place no one ever wants to imagine, but it also reminded me about what really matters, it is a book filled with so much more than sadness, it wrapped me in warmth and so much love * Izzy Judd *An amazing story of human kindness... I've got huge admiration for Georgie for writing the book that no one would ever want to write, for having the courage to tell a difficult story and the talent to tell it beautifully * Marina Fogle *I read this extraordinary book in a day and although a hugely emotional story, it is told with such love and humility that somehow it manages to create a feeling of hope amongst the heartbreak... If Not For You is a reminder to appreciate the love we can find through experiences we never imagined would be part of our story * Pippa Vosper *The most beautiful book I've read this year... Heart-wrenching, hopeful, brave and profound... Georgie's words made me cry and laugh out loud at moments * Hannah Barrett *Incredibly moving and impeccably written... The prose is understated and unsentimental, and all the more powerful for it... It made me weep and yet somehow left me uplifted... Above all, it made me think about what it truly means to be a parent and to love unselfishly * Jennie Agg *

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Book Synopsis''An honest, funny account of how we''re all capable of changing for the better'' SETH MEYERS''A great, motivating book that can really help - every bloke should read it'' SHAUN RYDERSam Delaney was Jack the Lad. He was confident, loud and funny; an absolute legend, to be honest. Or at least that was what he pretended to be.But when he reached his thirties, work, relationships and fatherhood started to take their toll. Like so many blokes who seemed to be totally fine, he often felt like a complete failure whose life was out of control; anxiety and depression had secretly plagued him for years. Turning to drink and drugs only made things worse. Sam knew he needed help - the problem was that he thought self-help was for hippies, sobriety was for weirdos and therapy was for neurotics.Keeping it all inside was what nearly dragged Sam under. Then he began to open up and share his story with others. Soon his life sTrade ReviewThis is a great book, and an important one. It's the one I would give to any friend who I observed struggling with those issues, as it's written in a genuinely human way, devoid of psychobabble, moralizing, victimhood embracing and judgement. It comes from a place of hard-won experience, told with total honesty. It will do more than just save lives, it will help those saved lives feel like they're genuinely worth living -- Irvine WelshAn honest, funny account of how we're all capable of changing for the better -- Seth MeyersThis book tells it like it is in an honest and down to earth way that men who find it hard to talk about mental health will be able to relate to easily. Sam really knows his stuff on this subject and is very frank about his struggles. A great, motivating book that can really help - every bloke should read it -- Shaun RyderA brave, vital and necessary book -- John NivenA funny, wise and above all valuable book. An arm around your shoulder from your next best friend -- Danny WallaceFinally, a book on mental health that strikes the right note * Reaction *This book is fantastic and could be such a great force for good in the world. Sam's reading of it adds to the whole relatability of his experiences too -- Ruth Jones

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Book Synopsis''Kerry''s an incredible writer and this memoir is so raw, vulnerable and honest'' MICHELLE OBAMAAward-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington shares the deeply moving journey of her life so far, and the bravely intimate story of discovering her truth. While on a drive in Los Angeles, on a seemingly average afternoon, Kerry Washington received a text message that would send her on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. In an instant, her very identity was torn apart, with everything she thought she knew about herself thrown into question.In Thicker than Water, Washington gives readers an intimate view into both her public and private worlds - as a mother, daughter, wife, artist, advocate, and trailblazer. Chronicling her upbringing and life''s journey thus far, she reveals how she faced a series of challenges and setbacks, effectively hid childhood traumas, met extraordinary mentors, managed to grow her careerTrade ReviewIf Kerry Washington's superpower in acting is that she can make the viewer feel intimate with someone we've never known, her writing superpower is that she can make us relive a life we've never lived. Utterly immersive, beautifully descriptive, and radically honest, this book takes a compassionate sledgehammer to the facades that so many of us create about ourselves and our families. It's such a gift. * Trevor Noah, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Born a Crime *I read Thicker than Water in one sitting, astonished by Washington's thrilling story and shimmering writing. Washington is more honest in these pages than she has to be, and the result is a book that will heal hearts and relationships. Thicker than Water will keep readers up at night - flipping pages and thinking: Good Lord, she can write, too??? Yep, she sure as hell can. * Glennon Doyle, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed *An exquisitely moving story of grace and wisdom, Kerry Washington takes us along her hard-won transformation from a sheltered young girl growing up in the Bronx, to a brilliant actor who would portray one of the most iconic roles in television. And all the while, she shines a light on the acting world, the traumas and triumphs of womanhood and the true, full meaning of family. A gift and a revelation. * Isabel Wilkerson, author of The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents *This book bursts open with honesty and humility. At every season of her life, we watch Washington navigate the thrilling trajectory of her career alongside the complexities of her family life. This is not a memoir of someone who wants us to see them as flawless, it is a story of someone who wants us to see them as human. What a gift we have been given, this opportunity to bear witness to one of our great actress's journey through both her eyes and her heart. Thicker than Water is a beautifully written memoir by an extraordinary artist. * Clint Smith, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller How the Word Is Passed *With a true gift for prose, Kerry Washington conveys an intoxicating passion and gratitude for her life. I found myself captivated by every chapter, at her side, inspired by the full spectrum of her experience. * Gwyneth Paltrow, actor and founder of goop *

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Book Synopsis''Maeve''s Times is funny and clever and kind, which are excellent qualities in both books and people'' Irish Times''As someone who fell off a chair not long ago trying to hear what they were saying at the next table in a restaurant, I suppose I am obsessively interested in what some might consider the trivia of other people''s lives.''Maeve Binchy is well known for her bestselling novels, but for many years Maeve was a journalist. From ''The Student Train'' to ''Plane Bores'' and ''Bathroom Joggers'' to ''When Beckett met Binchy'', these articles have all the warmth, wit and humanity of her fiction. Arranged in decades, from the 1960s to the 2000s, and including Maeve''s first and last ever piece of writing for the Irish Times, the columns also give a fascinating insight into the author herself.With an introduction written by her husband, the writer Gordon Snell, this collection of timeless writing reminds us of why the leading IrTrade ReviewBinchy . . . is a class act * DAILY EXPRESS *Maeve's Times is funny and clever and kind, which are excellent qualities in both books and people ... what this wonderful collection of her work for this paper from 1964 to 2011 makes abundantly clear is that she was a superb journalist * Irish Times *This selection of her work represents Binchy's eclectic interests, infectious sense of humor and wry take on social change... A blithe, entertaining collection that will surely delight Binchy's many fans. * KIRKUS *While the collection makes an enjoyable read on the merit of humor alone, editor Ingle's selections capture Binchy's journalistic apprenticeship, record an intelligent woman's perspective on a changing world, and offer entertaining glimpses of biography that Binchy fans will adore. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *You can see why, for a legion of female readers, Maeve Binchy is a one-woman opiate of the people * EVENING STANDARD *Maeve Binchy's work continues to inspire . . . thought-provoking, warm and funny in equal measure * WOMAN *Maeve had this marvellously black sense of humour and she was wildly funny and entertaining -- Cathy KellyAnyone seeking a wonderful spread of Maeve Binchy's unshowy, compelling, witty, truthful writing would find riches in MAEVE'S TIMES ... She has the writer's sense of how one word can make a phrase burst into life ... hugely enjoyable -- Joseph O'ConnorMaeve's Times is funny and clever and kind, which are excellent qualities in both books and people ... what this wonderful collection of her work for this paper from 1964 to 2011 makes abundantly clear is that she was a superb journalist * IRISH TIMES *

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Book SynopsisBarby Keel is used to all manner of creatures arriving at the door of the Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary where she lives and works, deep within the Sussex countryside. Nothing can prepare her for the arrival of Teddy, however, a neglected, traumatised puppy who is dumped at the gates of the sanctuary in a filthy box, terrified and desperate for someone to love.Despite his scruffy appearance, Barby can''t help but feel a spark of affection for the overgrown puppy. But with Barby living in a caravan along with her four other dogs, she knows in her heart of hearts that Teddy deserves a more stable forever home. Wiping away tears, she waves Teddy away to his new life with a young couple, knowing that she''s done what''s best for the animal. But barely a few days later, Teddy is returned to the sanctuary, his new family unable to cope with his boisterous behaviour and his ever-growing size. Barby tries desperately to re-home him, but Teddy is rejected over and over again by

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Book SynopsisPraise for Small''s earlier work on Nightingale: ''Hugh Small, in a masterly piece of historical detective work, convincingly demonstrates what all previous historians and biographers have missed . . . This is a compelling psychological portrait of a very eminent (and complex) Victorian.'' James Le Fanu, Daily TelegraphFlorence Nightingale (1820-1910) is best known as a reformer of hospital nursing during and after the Crimean War, but many feel that her nursing reputation has been overstated. A Brief History of Florence Nightingale tells the story of the sanitary disaster in her wartime hospital and why the government covered it up against her wishes. After the war she worked to put the lessons of the tragedy to good use to reduce the very high mortality from epidemic disease in the civilian population at home. She did this by persuading Parliament in 1872 to pass laws which required landlords to improve sanitation in working-class homes, anTrade Review(A review of Hugh Small's earlier work on Nightingale) Hugh Small, in a masterly piece of historical detective work, convincingly demonstrates what all previous historians and biographers have missed . . . This is a compelling psychological portrait of a very eminent (and complex) Victorian. -- James Le Fanu * Daily Telegraph *(A review of Hugh Small's earlier work on Nightingale) Small comes at his subject from a novel and startlingly illuminating perspective. Far from debunking this great Victorian icon, however, his portrait liberates a formidable woman from dreamy angelhood, underlining her tragic heroism instead. -- Michael Kerrigan * The Scotsman *(A review of Hugh Small's earlier work on Nightingale) Small's Nightingale is driven, tormented, messianic and interesting. -- Margaret van Dagens * New York Times *(A review of Hugh Small's earlier work on Nightingale) History has not been kind to Florence Nightingale. Ever since Lytton Strachey caricatured her in Eminent Victorians, she has been attacked (mainly by men) as bossy and manipulative. Feminists have deconstructed her breakdowns and sexuality and woven candyfloss theory about her years in bed. Hugh Small's gripping story of Nightingale's nemesis and redemption goes a long way to rehabilitate her. -- Jane Ridley * The Spectator, *(A review of Hugh Small's earlier work on Nightingale) Small's thesis is genuinely new and rewrites the psycho-feminist claim that Nightingale collapsed in a heap back in England because she couldn't bear to be near her dominating mother and elder sister. Small stays in the realm of psycho-biography, but gives it a stiffer spine, marrying Nightingale's slump to a set of tormenting statistics . . . It is part detective story, part biography, and wholly relevant to current debates about preventive medicine. A third of the size of a regular biography, it inserts itself in the gaps which bigger, older studies of Nightingale have left behind, and explores the reasons for their reticence. In the process, the book becomes not just a study of one life, or one historical problem, but a commentary on the difficulties of writing about both. -- Kathryn Hughes * Literary Review *(A review of Hugh Small's earlier work on Nightingale) Small's detailed examination of Nightingale's hospital work and the crisis that followed it sheds new light on her life and a surprising one on the way she was viewed at the time. Not quite the lady of the lamp that we all thought. -- Miranda Seymour * Sunday Times *(A review of Hugh Small's earlier work on Nightingale) Small's book is full of interesting detail. -- Helen Epstein * New York Review of Books, *

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Book Synopsis''Fearless and fierce ... transcends a crime story to be a story that threatens social order'' - Michael Connelly''Bewitching . . . a tale of horror that is also humane and self-aware'' - Jennifer Egan''[Lauren] writes in film-noir ... American prose, so you feel you''re in the seamy backstreets in the Rust Belt'' - Daily Mail, Book of the Week''Wildly original... true crime fans will find this a unique and disturbing thrill ride'' - Publishers Weekly''Blending gruesome forensic details with tender domestic moments . . . a panoramic tale of America''s worst serial killer'' - Daily Telegraph''Chilling'' - the SunJillian Lauren set out to research a serial killer for a novel. Instead, she put one at the centre of her life.Months of exchanging letters with Samuel Little in prison landed her a face-to-face meeting - and the trust of a monster. In the houTrade ReviewSam Little is the monster in this story and Jillian Lauren is the slayer. She is the one who stuck her nose into it, saw something was not right, was dreadfully wrong, in fact, and did something about it. -- Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling authorJillian Lauren employs a bewitching blend of empathy and brio, deep imagination and cold curiosity, to unleash a tale of horror that is also humane and self aware. This is a hard book to read, and even harder to put down. -- Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Candy HouseJillian confronts the man with the dubious honor of being America's most prolific serial killer. His revelations were gleaned due to Jillian's work with Little, law enforcement, the Texas Rangers, and the FBI...she got this murderer to confess. -- Joe Berlinger, award-winning true crime documentary filmmaker and producerYou can go to hell, but you can't come back clean. Jillian Lauren made the trip for us and the result is a gripping personal thriller, a true crime confessional. Lauren steps up to the monster and tells it straight, in dancing prose by turns lyrical , hard boiled, confessional, and encyclopedic. This story introduces us to scores of victims, previously unknown and unnamed. Women who society forgot... but their killer never did. Lauren brings them into the light. -- Charlie Graeber, New York Times bestselling author of The Good NurseIt's always been on my mind. How my sister died, who killed her and why. But now we know, thank the Lord. After all these years, the Lord has answered our prayers. -- Deborah Duvall, sister of Alice DuvallThe serial killer speaks?and so do his victims. Behold the Monster is a rare gem of a true crime narrative. Author Jillian Lauren pushes away spiders and cobwebs to take you deep inside the torturous mind of an apex predator while also adding a heart-wrenching dimension to the many lives he destroyed. The writing is crisp, disturbing and ultimately terrifying! -- Casey Sherman, New York Times bestselling author of HelltownEqual parts harrowing and imaginative, Behold the Monster looks straight into the face of pure evil and doesn't blink. Jillian Lauren's devastating portrait of Sam Little and his innumerable victims is a journey into a darkness that is almost unfathomable; as well as an indictment of a failed justice system and the social decay that created a serial killer in the first place. Utterly gripping, this book will tear you apart. -- Janelle Brown, New York Times bestselling authorLauren is an engaging stylist, capable of blending gruesome forensic details with tender domestic moments . . . Behold the Monster offers a successfully panoramic tale of America's worst serial killer and his unrepented crimes. * Daily Telegraph *Wildly original . . . True crime fans will find this a unique and disturbing thrill ride. -- Publishers WeeklyA bewitching blend of empathy and brio, deep imagination and cold curiosity ... a tale of horror that is also humane and self aware. A hard book to read, and even harder to put down -- Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Visit from the Goon SquadJillian confronts America's most prolific serial killer. His revelations were gleaned due to Jillian's work with Little, law enforcements, the Texas Rangers and the FBI ... she got this murderer to confess' -- Joe Berlinger, Peabody and Emmy-winning true crime filmmakerFearless and fierce ... a story that transcends a crime story to be a story that threatens social order -- Michael Connelly

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Book Synopsis''Powerfully entertaining. A true thriller of resilience and defiance'' JANELLE MONÁE''Tanya Smith''s story is unbelievably bold, captivating, and moving. Never Saw Me Coming is a wild ride from start to finish. She is my hero'' ISSA RAEThe true story of how a middle-class Black girl from Minneapolis became one of the single biggest threats to the United States banking system.Tanya Smith fancied herself a folk hero, a kind of Robin Hood, using her powers of persuasion to buck the system and help the poor and needy.It started innocently enough, with calls to celebrities'' houses with her teenage twin sister. Soon, Tanya realised she could convince utility companies to amend the balances of her friends and neighbours, clearing their overdue electricity bills with a single phone call. Eventually, as she tested the limits and realized she could get past any gatekeeper, she began to understand the power of money and what it coul

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Book SynopsisIn this stirring memoir, a preeminent politician and diplomat traces the transformation of the Republic of Singapore from a poor colony into an Asian powerhouse.  In Living the Asian Century, Kishore Mahbubani vividly chronicles his own life going from a poor childhood in a multiethnic neighborhood to an illustrious diplomatic career that led him far from Singapore to the United States. Along the way Mahbubani has become one of Asia’s most widely known commentators and spokespeople, with a unique perspective that straddles India, China, and the West.

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Book SynopsisHelen Maria Williams was a poet, novelist, and radical thinker deeply immersed in the political struggles of the 1790s. Her Letters Written in France is the first and most important of eight volumes chronicling the French Revolution to an England fearful of another civil war. Her twenty-six letters recounting old regime tyranny and revolutionary events provide both an apology for the Revolution and a representation of it as sublime spectacle.Trade Review“At last, a modern edition of Williams’s absorbing and familiar Letters Written in France. Fraistat and Lanser edit with tact and impeccable scholarship. Their introduction to the French Revolution is a gem in itself, an international ‘thriller’ well designed for today’s reader.” — Nanora Sweet, University of Missouri, St. Louis“Williams’s eloquent and dramatic eye-witness account of the French Revolution, Letters Written in France, is a work central to the study of Romanticism, history, and women’s literature. Expertly edited, this splendid edition contains a brilliant, informative introduction that situates Williams in the landscape of revolutionary, literary, and women’s history, offers very helpful scholarly annotations, and is packed with contextual materials. This is another Broadview gem.” — Harriet Kramer Linkin, New Mexico State University“Williams’s Letters Written in France offered readers in England a sympathetic view of the Revolution, which she hoped would hasten democratic reforms. This new edition will be particularly useful and accessible. Telling excerpts from Burke, Paine, and Wollstonecraft permit us to appreciate the fervor that surrounded political and social debates in the period and to assess the narrative power of Williams’s record of contemporary events. Feminists will especially appreciate the subtle analysis by Fraistat and Lanser of gender in Williams’s epistolary narrative and view of the Revolution, and cultural critics will relish the juxtaposition of reviews, letters, political polemic, and poems. This richly supplemented edition will be an invaluable resource.” — Margaret Higonnet, University of ConnecticutTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionHelen Maria Williams: A Brief ChronologyContemporary Historical EventsA Note on the TextLetters Written in France, in the Summer 1790Appendix A: Excerpts From Later Volumes of Williams’s Letters from France Letters from France: Containing Many New Anecdotes (1792) Letters from France: Containing … Interesting and OriginalInformation, vol. I (1793) Letters from France: Containing … Interesting and OriginalInformation, vol. II (1793) Letters Containing a Sketch of the Politics of France[May 1793-July 1794], vol. I (1795) Letters Containing a Sketch of the Politics of France[May 1793-July 1794], vol. II (1795) Letters Containing a Sketch of the Scenes … during theTyranny of Robespierre (1795) Letters Containing a Sketch of the Politics of France[July 1794-95] (1796) Appendix B: Selected Poetry by Williams “To Sensibility” A Poem on the Bill Lately Passed for Regulating the Slave Trade “The Bastille, A Vision” (from Julia, a Novel; Interspersed with Some Poetical Pieces) A Farewell, for Two Years, to England. A Poem Appendix C: Critical Reviews of Letters Written in France The Analytical Review The General Magazine The Monthly Review The Universal Magazine The Critical Review The Gentleman’s Magazine The English Review Appendix D: Other Contemporary Responses to Letters Written in France Edward Jerningham, “On Reading ‘Letters Written from France’” Hester Thrale Piozzi, from Thraliana Two Letters by Anna Seward Society of Friends of the Constitution at Rouen Laetitia Matilda Hawkins, from Letters on the Female Mind William Wordsworth, from The Prelude (1805), Book IX Appendix E: Contemporary Responses to Williams William Wordsworth James Boswell The Anti-Jacobin Review Mary Pilkington Henry Crabb Robinson Williams’s Obituary in the Gentleman’s Magazine Appendix F: The French Revolution: Selected Primary Documents Declaration of The Rights of Man and Citizen Olympe de Gouges, “Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Female Citizen” From Address to the National Assembly Supporting Abolition of the Slave Trade The Fete de la Federation as described by the London Times Beneficial Effects of the French Revolution Appendix G: The French Revolution: Selected Early British Responses Richard Price, from A Discourse on the Love of Our Country Edmund Burke, from Reflections on the Revolution in France Mary Wbllstonecraft, from A Vindication of the Rights of Men Thomas Paine, from The Rights of Man Hannah More, from Village Politics Anna Barbauld, “To a Great Nation” Mary Alcock,“Instructions … for the Mob in England” Selected Bibliography

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Book SynopsisFanny Fern dominated the New York literary scene in the 1850s, garnering both esteem and, occasionally, derision for her witty and acerbic newspaper columns and literary criticism; her semi-autobiographical novel Ruth Hall, which traces the rise of an intelligent and determined young woman from poverty to prestige through her pursuit of a writing career, was one of America's most significant early bestsellers. Fern's use of informal, vibrantly conversational prose and her abundant colloquialisms marked an important shift in the established literary conventions of nineteenth-century fiction and journalism. This compact edition collects some of Fern's most frequently taught journalism much of which focuses on the changing roles of women in nineteenth-century America along with excerpts from Ruth Hall.This volume is one of a number of editions that have been drawn from the pages of the acclaimed Broadview Anthology of American Literature; like the others, it is designed to make a range of material from the anthology available in a format convenient for use in a wide variety of contexts.Trade ReviewComments on The Broadview Anthology of American Literature“The expansion, diversification, and revitalization of the texts and terms of American literary history in recent years is made marvelously accessible in the … new Broadview Anthology of American Literature.” — Hester Blum, Penn State University“The Broadview Anthology of American Literature is, quite simply, a breakthrough. … Meticulously researched and expertly assembled, this anthology should be the new gold standard for scholars and teachers alike.” — Michael D’Alessandro, Duke University“So much thought has been put into every aspect of the Broadview Anthology of American Literature, from the selection of texts to their organization to their presentation on the page; it will be a gift to classrooms for years to come.” — Lara Langer Cohen, Swarthmore College “The multiplicity of early American locations, languages, and genres is here on wondrous display.” — Jordan Alexander Stein, Fordham University “Above all, this is a volume for the 21st century. … Its capaciousness and ample resource materials make for a text that is always evolving and meeting its readers in new ways.” — Russ Castronovo, University of Wisconsin-Madison“a rich collection that reflects the diversity of American literatures…. [and] that never forgets its most important audience: students. There is a wealth of material here that will help them imagine and reimagine what American literature could be.” — Michael C. Cohen, UCLA “The Broadview Anthology of American Literature is an instructor’s dream for introducing students to the diversity and complexity of American literature.” — Venetria K. Patton, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign“I am eager to teach with this anthology! It aligns with cutting-edge research through its selections, its introductions, and explanatory notes, and the texts are supplemented with primary documents that encourage teachers and students to think critically and dynamically.” — Koritha Mitchell, The Ohio State UniversityTable of ContentsIntroductionFanny Fern: Selected Writings Hints to Young Wives (1852) Thanksgiving Story (1853) A Practical Bluestocking (1853) Soliloquy of a Housemaid (1853) Critics (1853) Mrs. Adolphus Sporting the 'Blue Stocking' (1854) from Ruth Hall: A Domestic Tale of the Present Time (1854) Fern's New York Ledger review of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, 10 May 1856 Male Criticism on Ladies' Books (1857) A Law More Nice than Just (1858) Independence (1859) The Working-Girls of New York (1868) In Context Contemporary Reviews of Fanny Fern's Work Fern Leaves and Leaves of Grass

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Book SynopsisTroy Polamalu was the guiding spirit behind a Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty that won two Super Bowls and led the NFL in total defense five times during his 12-year career. His explosiveness and instinct shone on the field, yet is is Polamalu’s grace and character, his humility and dignity that have made the greatest impression on those closest to him. This biography, the first written on the Steelers’ Hall of Famer, was over a decade in the making. Author Jim Wexell covered every step of Polamalu's career and interviewed countless family members, friends, coaches, team officials, front office executives, and teammates to produce a moving portrait of a remarkable athlete. Polamalu's days as a child in Santa Ana, California; his formative years in Tenmile, Oregon; his college days at the University of Southern California; and his glory days with the Steelers are all covered in this essential chronicle of a Pittsburgh great.

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Book SynopsisWhen Shirley Chisholm was asked why she would dare run for president, her response was, why not her? Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm rose from being the child of immigrants to the United States to running for the highest office in the land. She was both the first African American woman elected to the US Congress and the first African American woman of a major political party to make a serious run for president of the United States. These achievements were not in spite of her background but rather because of it. She persevered by being steadfast in her political convictions and unwilling to compromise on the issues she believed in. Chisholm directly challenged the political establishment and gave a political voice to so many segments of society that were historically ignored?women, racial minorities, young people, the gay community, domestic and agricultural workers, and the poor?not only in her home district in Brooklyn, New York, but across the country. Her run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination may not have ended in victory, but it was successful in forging a grassroots campaign that united diverse Americans behind a candidate who championed their collective interests. Her efforts laid the groundwork for change then, now, and in the future.Without Shirley Chisholm there may not have been a Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, or Kamala Harris.

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Book SynopsisKatherine Knollys was Mary Boleyn's first child, born in 1524 when Mary was having an affair with King Henry VIII. Katherine spent her life unacknowledged as the king's daughter, yet she was given prime appointments at court as maid of honour to both Anne of Cleves and Katherine Howard. She married Francis Knollys when she was 16 and went on to become mother to many successful men and women at court including Lettice Knollys who created a scandal when she married Sir Robert Dudley, the queen's favourite. This fascinating book studies Katherine's life and times, including her intriguing relationship with Elizabeth I.

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Book Synopsis'Ben Alldis is a force. His attitude and drive are contagious.' - Max La Manna, author of You Can Cook This!'Ben is never shy of sharing his positive energy, it's infectious and this book will help lift all spirits, not just physically but emotionally too' - Aimee Fuller, snowboarder and 2xOlympian'A relatable story on building resilience and finding your way in life and fitness' - David Birtwistle, Health & Performance Coach'Ben is so knowledgeable and passionate about fitness, Raise The Bar gives valuable tips and guidance on how to stay focused and in control of your fitness goals' - Susie Chan, Endurance Runner & Peloton instructor'This is more than a self-help book, it is a transformational paradigm shift that will shape how you live the rest of your life' - Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine expert, NYT-bestselling author, Intuitive Fasting & Gut Feelings'I'm proud to have been a mentor to Ben and see him blossom into a Star. In this book he shows you how to reach your full potential even when life gets tough.' - Cody Rigsby, author of XOXO, Cody'Ben's thoughtfulness and storytelling are a wonderful landscapes for the practical tools, insight, and inspiration in this book.' - Ally Love, Peloton Instructor'Honest and approachable, Ben's book is for anyone who needs a jumpstart of motivation and energy.' - Emma Lovewell, author of Live Learn Love WellIn Raise The Bar one of Peloton's first UK based instructors, Ben Alldis, tackles mindset, motivation and fitness, and shows you the power of unlocking potential, taking control of your life, and discovering and developing your talents.Growing up, Ben was an accomplished athlete who was always looking for an opportunity to run, ride, kick a ball or compete. After graduating from university, he went on to work for a prestigious private equity firm in London, but after a pivotal year of battling skin cancer and losing one of his family members to illness, he decided to take the jump and follow his dream of helping others through health and fitness.Raise The Bar is a narrative motivational book - with practical take homes too - that focuses on lessons and advice about drive, setbacks, defying expectations, support systems and challenging accepted behaviours, all told through stories and insight from Ben, who understands what it takes to set and achieve personal goals and who motivates others daily to do the same.Using the principles behind maintaining a healthy mind and body, Ben wants to show you how to live beyond your limits right now and lay a positive foundation for your future self.Trade ReviewBen Alldis is a force. His attitude and drive are contagious. -- Max La Manna, author of You Can Cook This!Ben is never shy of sharing his positive energy, it's infectious and this book will help lift all spirits, not just physically but emotionally too -- Aimee Fuller, snowboarder and 2xOlympianA relatable story on building resilience and finding your way in life and fitness -- David Birtwistle, Health & Performance CoachBen is so knowledgeable and passionate about fitness, Raise The Bar gives valuable tips and guidance on how to stay focused and in control of your fitness goals -- Susie Chan, Endurance Runner & Peloton instructorAs a functional medicine doctor, I have seen thousands of people overcome chronic health problems and limitations put on them by their friends, family, and doctors and there's one thing I have learned: you are capable of more than you think. In Alldis' brilliant new book, he reveals that you too, are capable of living a life beyond your wildest dreams regardless of your circumstances. This is more than a self-help book, it is a transformational paradigm shift that will shape how you live the rest of your life. -- Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine expert, NYT-bestselling author, Intuitive Fasting & Gut FeelingsBen's thoughtfulness and storytelling are a wonderful landscapes for the practical tools, insight, and inspiration in this book. -- Ally Love, Peloton InstructorHonest and approachable, Ben's book is for anyone who needs a jumpstart of motivation and energy. -- Emma Lovewell, author of Live Learn Love Well

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Book Synopsis'All parents and would-be parents should read this book. It will change their lives.' Mary Ann Sieghart, journalist and bestselling author of The Authority Gap Lying awake one night after struggling to put his new-born son back to sleep, Paul Morgan-Bentley found himself desperately scrolling for parenting advice for new fathers. Soon, Paul picked up on a reoccurring narrative - compared to mums, dads were useless. Frustrated by this generalisation and determined every parent should have an equal role in raising their child, Paul decided this narrative needed to change. In this deeply personal experience of fatherhood and parenting alongside his husband, Paul delves into what it really means to share the parental load, and how you can achieve it.With a range of research from around the world, and conversations with leading scientists, The Equal Parent explores the truths behind the falsehoods and myths about parenting roles. This book will help give you the tools to achieve the parenting equality that will benefit everyone in your family: mothers, fathers and, most importantly, your children.A myth-busting must-read about creating parenting equality for fans of Caitlin Moran, The Danish Way of Parenting and The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read. 'An essential interrogation of the inequities of modern parenting. This book will change the way you see your family.' Leah Hazard, Sunday Times bestselling author of Womb'An important book - an antidote to the many misconceptions surrounding parenthood. Thoughtful and encouraging, it is an inspiring look at how parenting can be.' Catherine Cho, author of Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness'A fascinating and well-written journey... delightful... It's exactly the kind of parenting book I love. Highly recommended.' Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of The Danish Way of Parenting'An incredible book on parenthood.' Ziauddin Yousafzai'So validating... a brilliant book.' Sunday Times Style'Incredible.' Pink News'Completely fascinating.' The Observer'A really valuable book, written with great insight and warmth.' Brian Viner, author and critic'A fascinating deepdive into parenting roles.' Sun Fabulous Mag'A timely, humane and very welcome read.' Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, author of Mother Nature and Mothers and Others'Funny, tender and insightful.' Metro'Absolutely THE read... a timely conversation about what constitutes an equally parenting scenario.' Goodreads reviewer'Fascinating and captivating... Would highly recommend, especially for new parents.' Goodreads reviewer

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