A Life Like Other People's by Alan Bennett
$18.00
A used hardcover copy of A Life Like Other People's by Alan Bennett, published by Faber and Faber. Extracted from his acclaimed collection Untold Stories (which won the PEN/Ackerley Prize for autobiography), this moving and funny family memoir recalls Bennett's Leeds childhood, his parents' marriage, and the lives and deaths of his unforgettable aunties Kathleen and Myra. Includes a beautifully written account of his mother's descent into depression and dementia, and the uncovering of a long-held family secret.
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Faber and Faber
ISBN: 978-0-571-24812-4
Condition: Used — Very Good. Clean pages, binding tight. Light shelf wear to boards only.
Alan Bennett is one of Britain's best-loved writers, known for The History Boys, Talking Heads, and The Lady in the Van. A warm, witty and deeply human memoir — ideal for fans of Bennett and British autobiography.
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, BIOGRAPHY, NON-FICTION BOOKS
Type: Book
Category: B0123, BIOGRAPHY, BOOKS, MEMOIR, NON FICTION
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