Geoff Thompson

Advantages: Clear format, useful points, will appeal to even the most macho of men
Disadvantages: Old ideas, won't appeal to women

...Fear: The Friend of Exceptional People is, essentially, a rehashing of well-known ideas into a clear, masculine format. Much of it seems to be borrowed from Feel The fear And Do It Anyway, by Susan Jeffers and although Thompson acknowledges Jeffers at one point, he doesn’t make it clear exactly how much has been ‘borrowed’ from her book. Fear... is certainly useful, despite its core lack of originality and I think it will appeal to men more than most other self-help books – especially those dealing with such an un-macho topic. Geoff Thompson has a background in martial arts and has written many books and created many DVDs on martial arts. His various jobs, before giving up “proper work” to write full time (he has won a Best Short Film BAFTA for Brown Paper Bag) include road digger, brick layer and nightclub bouncer. Not the kind... Read review

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Advantages: Clear format, useful points, will appeal to even the most macho of men
Disadvantages: Old ideas, won't appeal to women

...Fear: The Friend of Exceptional People is, essentially, a rehashing of well-known ideas into a clear, masculine format. Much of it seems to be borrowed from Feel The fear And Do It Anyway, by Susan Jeffers and although Thompson acknowledges Jeffers at one point, he doesn’t make it clear exactly how much has been ‘borrowed’ from her book. Fear... is certainly useful, despite its core lack of originality and I think it will appeal to men more than most other self-help books – especially those dealing with such an un-macho topic. Geoff Thompson has a background in martial arts and has written many books and created many DVDs on martial arts. His various jobs, before giving up “proper work” to write full time (he has won a Best Short Film BAFTA for Brown Paper Bag) include road digger, brick layer and nightclub bouncer. Not the kind... Read review

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Advantages: great idea
Disadvantages: needs planning

...Geoff Hamilton was a brillant Television Gardener and Writer. In the series "Ornamental Kitchen Garden" he grows flowers and produce such as vegetables together. This is a great idea, especially if you have a small garden or allotment. As a Presenter, Geoff gets stuck in and does all the jobs himself, including the messy ones!! Geoff was known for giving great money saving ideas, such as his Plant carry cot.This was the empty frozen food hamper box.Sting was threaded through the lid to make a handle. The stuck in the mud B.B.C. should show all Geoff Hamilton's Programmes again, Especially at peak times such as 7p.m. on a Friday evening. Geoff's memory lives on in his programmes and books as well in our Hearts!! There will never be another TV gardener in the same league as Geoff Hamilton. Alan Titchmarsh forget it !... Read review

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Advantages: Funny, modern and different
Disadvantages: A bit egotistical and lacking in morals

...Geoff Dyer is definitely an author with a personality. In 'Yoga for people who cant be bothered to do it' he narrates his rather random travels around the world with a cynical and witty (depending on your opinion) voice. He seems to spend most of his time either high on drugs or drink, complaining about the local culture and sleeping with girls. I suppose he could be seen as the epitomy of the modern traveller! The thing with Dyer is that he doesnt do justice to the countries he is visiting. Whilst you get some interesting snippets of information, I expect accidently, he revels in telling of his innermost ponderings and experiences with people, and that is really what this book is about. I wouldnt buy this book as a travel book. To be fair, you're not going to learn an awful lot about the countries he visited, in fact I'm struggling... Read review

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