and John Mitchinson
The best parts of biographies are often the 'Quite Interesting' bits so it's an entertaining and memorable book which provides potted histories of the great and good with that in mind. Thematically it explores how people react and respond to a range of life's misfortunes and challenges, with chapters and biographies illustrating each major crisis in life ... but really I just enjoyed it for its slightly skewed perspective and 'well I never!' moments.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 71 Winter 2014 ) |
