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Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 11/06/2020 by Zara11/06/2020

From GoodreadsTHE SEQUEL TO THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER WORKING CLASS BOY It’s a life too big and a story too extraordinary for just one book. Jimmy Barnes has lived many lives – from Glaswegian migrant kid to iconic front man, … Continue reading →

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Working Class Boy by Jimmy Barnes

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 11/05/2020 by Zara27/04/2020

From GoodreadsLong before Cold Chisel, long before ‘Barnesy’, there was the true story of James Dixon Swan A household name, an Australian rock icon, the elder statesman of Ozrock – there isn’t an accolade or cliche that doesn’t apply to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Autobiography/Biography, Book reviews | Tagged Cold Chisel, Elizabeth, Glasgow, Jimmy Barnes, poverty | Leave a reply

Life, Law and Not Enough Shoes: Life as a Criminal Lawyer by Judith Fordham

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 11/02/2020 by Zara07/02/2020

From Goodreads Summary: “The true story of Judith Fordham’s journey through the legal system to become a successful barrister and Associate Professor of Forensic Science at Murdoch University.”–Publisher description. ISBN: 9781741105391Publisher: New Holland Publication date: January 15th 2008Pages: 235 ReviewThis … Continue reading →

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Reckoning by Magda Szubanski

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 23/12/2018 by Zara27/08/2019

From Goodreads Winner, Book of the Year and Biography of the Year, Australian Book Industry Awards, 2016 Heartbreaking, joyous, traumatic, intimate and revelatory, Reckoning is the book where Magda Szubanski, one of Australia’s most beloved performers, tells her story. In … Continue reading →

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Posted in Autobiography/Biography, Book reviews | Tagged fear, hyped book, memoir, sexuality, Szubanski, wordy | Leave a reply

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story by Gregg Lewis, Deborah Shaw Lewis

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 18/10/2018 by Zara27/08/2019

From Goodreads Ben Carson used to be the class dummy. Today he is one of the world s most brilliant surgeons. Gifted Hands Kids Edition tells the extraordinary true story of an angry, young boy from the inner city who, … Continue reading →

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Finding Grace: A True Story About Losing Your Way In Life…And Finding It Again by Donna VanLiere

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 06/10/2018 by Zara07/10/2018

From Goodreads Finding Grace is the powerful, often humorous, and deeply moving story of one woman’s journey of broken dreams. It is the story of how a painful legacy of the past is confronted and met with peace. This book … Continue reading →

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Posted in Autobiography/Biography, Book reviews | Tagged abuse, adoption, Donna VanLiere, God centred, grace, love, marriage | Leave a reply

Miranda’s Daily Dose of Such Fun!: 365 joy-filled tasks to make your life more engaging, fun, caring and jolly by Miranda Hart

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 22/08/2018 by Zara07/10/2018

From Goodreads *** 365 joy filled tasks to make your life more engaging, fun, caring and jolly *** There are tiny gestures that can make a huge difference to you and others around you. So, I say; every day try … Continue reading →

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Life & Laughing: My Story by Michael McIntyre

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 22/08/2018 by Zara07/10/2018

From Goodreads Michael McIntyre has become Britain’s biggest comedy star. His debut stand-up DVD was the fastest selling of all time, only to be eclipsed by his second that sold over 1.4 million copies and was the 2009 Christmas number … Continue reading →

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Posted in Autobiography/Biography, Book reviews | Tagged accents, comedian, grandmother, Michael McIntyre, pregnancy, tenacity | Leave a reply

Keep Moving: And Other Truths About Living Well Longer by Dick Van Dyke

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 17/08/2018 by Zara07/10/2018

From Goodreads Beloved Hollywood icon Dick Van Dyke will celebrate his 90th birthday in December 2015. He’s an established legend, having starred in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. And yet he’s still keeping … Continue reading →

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Blankets by Craig Thompson

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 17/08/2018 by Zara07/10/2018

From Goodreads Wrapped in the landscape of a blustery Wisconsin winter, Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in the isolated country, and the budding romance of two coming-of-age lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of … Continue reading →

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