________________________THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MEMOIR OF BEN WATT'S BATTLE WITH A RARE ILLNESS________________________'Intensely moving' - Mick Brown, Daily Telegraph'Quiet elegance and ringing epiphanic lyricism... a nearly flawless telling of his unexpected and drawn-out battle with an extremely rare - and nearly fatal - illness' - New Yorker

Longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2014Ben Watt's father was a working-class Glaswegian jazz musician-a politicized left-wing bandleader and composer-whose heyday in the late 1950s took him into the glittering heart of London's West End. His mother, Romany, the daughter of a Methodist parson, was a Shakespearean actress who had triplets in her first marriage before becoming a leading showbiz feature writer and columnist in the '60s and '70s. Th...

Bloomsbury presents Patient written and read by Ben Watt________________________THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MEMOIR OF BEN WATT'S BATTLE WITH A RARE ILLNESS________________________'Intensely moving' - Mick Brown, Daily Telegraph'Quiet elegance and ringing epiphanic lyricism... a nearly flawless telling of his unexpected and drawn-out battle with an extremely rare ...

Bloomsbury presents Romany and Tom written and read by Ben Watt______________________A moving, funny and beautifully written memoir by musician, DJ and writer Ben Watt which carefully chronicles his parents' lives, their marriage and their decline into old ageLonglisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction, 2014______________________'Wise, moving and entertaini...

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"Since the Stone Age, the walkabout has been an Aboriginal rite of passage. It is when adolescent boys wander aimlessly into the bush on a journey with no particular destination. During this time, they make the spiritual transition from boy to man. It's a time for self-assessment and deep thought, when he can learn about himself without the influence of his elders, friends, or family. It's a physical and psychological journey.I didn't look like an Aboriginal adolescent as I set off from Be...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the serene and minimalist beauty of Japanese Zen gardens in this comprehensive guide to creating your own tranquil outdoor oasis. Drawing inspiration from ancient Japanese aesthetics, Zen Harmony offers step-by-step instructions and practical tips on designing and maintaining a garden space that promotes peace and tranquility. Discover the key principles of Japanese garden design, including the use of natural materials, carefull...

On the windswept Isle of Harris in the remote Outer Hebrides of Scotland, three young American students arrive to run a marathon none of the islanders know anything about. At first, it seems the three men are more interested in partying but gradually, their reasons for making this journey, for running this race, come to the fore.JB has an overbearing father to appease. Drew needs to find his feet. Taylor's mother was born here but left when she was a teenager, never to return. Hidd...

'One of the funniest books of the year' - Paul Ross, talkRADIOWARNING: CONTAINS AN UNLIKELY IMMIGRANT, AN UNSUNG COUNTRY, A BUMPY ROMANCE, SEVERAL SHATTERED PRECONCEPTIONS, TRACES OF INSIGHT, A DOZEN NUNS AND A REFERENDUM.Not many Brits move to Poland to work in a fish and chip shop.Fewer still come back wanting to be a Member of the European Parliament.In 2016 Ben Aitken moved to Poland while he still could. It wasn’t love ...