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Advantages: may teach you to just stay small time
Disadvantages: will take you from reallity

oddly found in the departure lounge of east midlands airport. from the start to the finnish this was an incredable book. to be honest it was the first book i ever read from cover to cover. as im not a big reader of books and didnt really learn to read while i was at school. i could not put it down the more i read the more i wanted to read. all the way through i could see these things happening to him everything he discribed every word he wrote. for ...
...in its self there aint meny books that can keep my mind going as to want to read it. this one had me from the start and didnt let go till i had finnished it and when i had well i just put the book down went for something to eat then picked it back up and gave it another go once i had finnished a second time i that was it this man had got me so the more books he writes the more ill read ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to read and follow
Disadvantages: Controversial at times with strong opinions

This is the story of one of Britains most controvercial and opinionated Shock Jock Radio presenters. It takes you along the road of his life in Radio, including Top Shop Radio, for the Top Shop clothes store, Local Radio in Newcastle, Radio Aire in Leeds, where he took his show to Television, to his last show on Talk Sport Radio. It also talks about his diagnosis with Cancer and the setting up of his cancer charity. This book does not dissapoint. ...
...his opinions on a variety of subjects as well as charting his life and career. It also has a wonderful tribute to his personal friend, Bernard Manning, who passed just before the book was published. Witty, controversial and entertaining, this is a must read for all who have listened to the James Whale Radio Show. The book is written by James himself and charts his life at various stages as well as sharing his experiences and opinions. ... Read review

Advantages: Such a moving true story, and a happy ending
Disadvantages: upsetting

...story definitely not recommended for a light , relaxing holiday read. The book is deeply emotional and a completely compelling story. The daily emtions of this poor child are written down it this touching record of David's life. It shows just how hard abused children would find a struggles of daily life, it is a complete eye opener to the harsh reality that is child abuse. Althought i have rated this book excellent i found it difficult to read ...
...for me!) this just shows how gripping the story is. This is a must read for anyone working with children, because it makes you so aware of the nescessity of being on the look out for the tell tale signs of the horror and evil that is child abuse. ... Read review

Advantages: Great read, informative and humorous
Disadvantages: None

Anything goes. And in the case of John Barrowman, this is certainly the truth. From being relatively unknown just a few short years ago, John has quickly risen to being a popular celebrity, being on many prime time television shows, such as Doctor Who, Torchwood, How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do and I'd Do Anything. I first noticed John when I caught an episode of Torchwood. I was never a fan of Doctor Who so I didn't expect ...
...starting in 1989 up to early 2008, followed by a thorough index of the book. Love him or loathe him, Anything Goes is an excellent book by a multi talented all round entertainer. John Barrowman: Anything Goes By Carole E Barrowman Hardback ISBN: 978-1-84317-289-5 256 Pages ... Read review

Advantages: Interesting and informative, has photos
Disadvantages: Not really a page-tuner, some views you might not agree with

...were obviously very different to how they are now, and I imagine that the book would bring back memories for people who were around then, particularly for those who experienced time in hospitals. I think that nursing students (or anyone in the healthcare profession) would find it interesting to read. It is also interesting to read from the point of view of how things have changed regarding attitudes to women, childbirth, and also to issues relating ...
...stuff along the way about how healthcare has changed….well, that's got to be good. So go on, it can have 4 stars! I would recommend, but perhaps more so to women than men and those who are older than myself (I am 50 years younger than Claire Rayner). ... Read review