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This week I’m reading: A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi

May 21, 2022 My Mashed Up Life

This is everything it promises to be; a memoir of secrets, lies and family love written in such an honest, open, captivating and truly moving way. Continue reading This week I’m reading: A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi

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My favourite childhood toy: adventures in time and space

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 My Mashed Up Life

My favourite toy wasn’t really a toy at all; it was a box. What was so special about this empty box? Why did I love it so? Continue reading My favourite childhood toy: adventures in time and space

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How Do You Want Me? by Ruby Wax

January 15, 2022 My Mashed Up Life

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

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My Animals and Other Family

November 28, 2021 My Mashed Up Life

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

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Going on a Voyage with ABBA

November 7, 2021 My Mashed Up Life

Voyage is that rare thing: a perfect dose of new nostalgia that welcomes you like an old friend. It may not be perfect, but we’re thankful it’s around. Continue reading Going on a Voyage with ABBA

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Weekend Reading: Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk

October 16, 2021 My Mashed Up Life

Istanbul comes alive with Pamuk’s vivid recollections of his childhood Continue reading Weekend Reading: Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk

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A Life Like Other People’s

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 My Mashed Up Life

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

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March Highlights from My Mashed Up Life

March 30, 2021 My Mashed Up Life

This month featured 80’s pop music,a robot arm, Agatha Christie and an attempt at writing a short story! Continue reading March Highlights from My Mashed Up Life

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