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The Story of a Remarkable Woman, Hannah Hauxwell.

Advantages: A beautifully written book
Disadvantages: None in my opinion

Review of 'Hannah, The Complete Story' by Hannah Hauxwell with Barry Cockcroft. I am reviewing the hardback version of the book, published by Random Century Group Ltd. 320 pages, ISBN 0712651144, cover price £17.99. Genre Biography/Autobiography The ...

brittle1906 26.04.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Hannah: The Complete Story - Hannah Hauxwell

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Mister Independence

Advantages: Incredibly resourceful - A fair biography of Thomas Jefferson.
Disadvantages: Hitchens couldn't resist certain doctrine language - surprisingly didn't delve into the darkside.

Author: Christopher Hitchens Published in 2005 (Hardback) Amazon vendor; 8.99 GBP including postage. Duration: 188 pages. For Brian Lamb: a great Virginian and a great American, a fine dem ...

1st2thebar 27.04.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Thomas Jefferson Author of America - Christopher Hitchens

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Orwell The Renaissance Continues

Advantages: Short and a fascinating read via the Orwell journals
Disadvantages: Conversational - rather too cosy

Author: Christopher HitchensPublisher: Basic Books 2002Biography: George Orwell (1903 - 50)Dedicated to: Robert Conquest - premature anti-fascist - prematur ...

1st2thebar 09.02.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Why Orwell Matters - Christopher Hitchens

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Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened

Advantages: Moving, a gritty, real-life love story
Disadvantages: Distressing at times, graphic detail about Paul's cancer treatment

Paul Hunter was one of the most promising snooker players of his generation. With three Masters titles under his belt, he looked set for a glittering career. However in 2005 the ‘Comeback Kid’ of snooker and his wife, Lindsey, faced their toughest chall ...

moistbabe 01.09.2011 · Read full review
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Review of Unbreakable: My Life with Paul - a Story of Extraordinary Courage and Love - Lindsey Hunter

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A Story of Love, Loss and Courage....

Advantages: A great read!
Disadvantages: Sad at times...

It was whilst I was wandering around my local library, looking for one more book to borrow - I had already selected two, and always borrow three at a time. Nothing was really jumping out and 'grabbing me'. Just as I had decided to settle for only the two ...

Wee_Jackie_163 02.09.2011 · Read full review
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