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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestseller
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''[A] compelling story of overcoming adversity... Unexpectedly fascinating... amazingly inspiriting...'' --- The Observer
''...the vitality of the book lies in its directness and conversational candour... An engaging memoir'' --- The Sunday Times
''Extraordinary'' --- Evening Standard
''Funny, honest and at times heart-breaking - a terrific read.'' --- Lorraine Kelly
''For a politician to have such an extraordinary story to tell is rare. For that politician to be able to tell it with such eloquence and benevolence is rarer still. This book is a triumph.'' --- Alan Johnson
''This riveting tale of social aspiration leads us from the East End to Westminster in detailed honesty.'' --- Ian McKellen
''A moving and inspiring hymn to the ups and downs of life - to love, to adversity and above all courage.
