The misguided white guy Victorian over confidence is strong here, I think he counts as a bumbling Victorian being as how it was 1911 and he spent his The misguided white guy Victorian over confidence is strong here, I think he counts as a bumbling Victorian being as how it was 1911 and he spent his life as a Victorian. The ponies, the total ignorance of scurvy, the lack of ski practice, the saying how well prepared they are and how great all the guys are… its all so grim when you know how it ends. And the carrying all those rocks when your people are dying, it probably didn’t make much difference but still seems so futile. ...more
This is quite dark but also incredibly interesting. A good read for fans of gothic Victoriana, there is something fascinating about families locking uThis is quite dark but also incredibly interesting. A good read for fans of gothic Victoriana, there is something fascinating about families locking up their relatives for monetary gain. ...more
This is a touching collection of essays about relationships, so many resonated with me because I am in an interabled relationship myself. We have had This is a touching collection of essays about relationships, so many resonated with me because I am in an interabled relationship myself. We have had the stupid comments from strangers(“least he still has his mind”) , the not being able to get in shops or restaurants (“fuck you Bills”), people asking me to speak for him (“fuck you local hairdresser”). But I think everyone should read this, because you never know when you or your partner could be the disabled one....more
I listened to this on audible and sadly Michael just didn’t read it well, it was a struggle to get through. The concept is interesting, the parts wherI listened to this on audible and sadly Michael just didn’t read it well, it was a struggle to get through. The concept is interesting, the parts where he talked to other sports stars were the best parts but I didn’t really get the extended history lesson. ...more
This is an interesting but also heartbreaking read, these women led tragic lives even before they were murdered but the only reason we know about themThis is an interesting but also heartbreaking read, these women led tragic lives even before they were murdered but the only reason we know about them is because they were murdered. Women who are affected by crime are still judged in this harsh way it doesn’t feel like much has changed. ...more
This is such a tense read as I have no knowledge about it, Ben writes a very balanced account of the events. I did not expect to feel sympathy for theThis is such a tense read as I have no knowledge about it, Ben writes a very balanced account of the events. I did not expect to feel sympathy for the gunmen but they are so woefully unprepared for the situation and don’t really have a plan. There’s even a Prince Andrew cameo, being a pratt even then. ...more
Jenni is really likeable and she reads this book well, it was so easy to listen to. I could also relate to the subject matter and felt it was well preJenni is really likeable and she reads this book well, it was so easy to listen to. I could also relate to the subject matter and felt it was well presented and well balanced. Hers and the other personal stories are quite emotional to listen to, I could completely understand the frustration with the nhs approach to weight loss and Slimming clubs. ...more
Really interesting, well researched and written but ultimately quite sad and disturbing. There’s not really any sense that things are getting better, Really interesting, well researched and written but ultimately quite sad and disturbing. There’s not really any sense that things are getting better, and in some respects things have got worse since this book was written. ...more
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