How Do You Want Me? by Ruby Wax
If I had to sum up this book in just two words, the phrase “darkly dazzling” fits the tone of both this book and Ruby herself perfectly. Continue reading How Do You Want Me? by Ruby Wax
Tag: autobiography
My Animals and Other Family
Like Clare Balding, I grew up with pets. Unlike Clare Balding we didn’t have horses or ponies or occasionally have the Queen Mother over for lunch. Continue reading My Animals and Other Family
October Round-Up: What did you read last month?
Here are the five books I read in October, featuring a mix of fiction, autobiography, memoir and children’s books. Continue reading October Round-Up: What did you read last month?
Weekend Reading: Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk
Istanbul comes alive with Pamuk’s vivid recollections of his childhood Continue reading Weekend Reading: Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk
Weekend Reading: Somebody I Used to Know
Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with dementia in 2014 and this is her story, in her own words. Continue reading Weekend Reading: Somebody I Used to Know
A Guide to the Memoirs of Carrie Fisher
When read together, this trio of memoirs acts as a fascinating, revealing and hilarious glimpse into the unusual life of Carrie Fisher. Highly recommended! Continue reading A Guide to the Memoirs of Carrie Fisher
A Life Like Other People’s
I’ve never actually read any Alan Bennett before, which is pretty shocking considering how much of a prolific writer he is. Continue reading A Life Like Other People’s
Life As A Unicorn by Amrou Al-Kadhi
Amrou Al-Kadhi’s experiences growing up gay as an Iraqi-immigrant in the UK and as the son of strict Muslim parents. Continue reading Life As A Unicorn by Amrou Al-Kadhi
MY MASHED UP LIFE 