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  • Things I Couldn't Tell My Mother: My Autobiography
    By Sue Johnston
    Narrated By Sue Johnston
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    Sue Johnston always seemed to be disappointing her mother. As a girl she never stayed clean and tidy like her cousins. As she grew older, she spent all her piano lesson money on drinks for her mates down the pub, and when she discovered the Cavern she was never at home. The final straw was when Sue left her steady job at a St Helens factory to try her hand at that unsteadiest of jobs: acting.
    "A bit disappointing."
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    I actually feel a bit of a traitor being slightly negative about Sue's autobiography- she is clearly a caring and thoughtful person,and the anecdotes and details of her life are warmly and honestly told.
    I just wish the writing style was a little more sparky,I enjoy autobiographies,but they sometimes are a bit of a procession of " I remember one day when......." and I feel Sue could have constructed her book a little better,-I would have been interested to hear more about her motivations,especially the community projects as she obviously has a tremendous social conscience.

    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • The Art of Racing in the Rain
    By Garth Stein
    Narrated By Christopher Evan Welch
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    Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.
    "Great listen-but...."
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    This is a great listen with lots of clever observational detail and a cracking storyline.It is very moving in parts without being too "syrupy"-I bet you will be looking at your beloved mutt in a different way!
    Really enjoyed it- but what was the court room Steven Hawkins thing about??-I'm afraid this really jarred with me-was the author looking for a way out?
    Still good stuff, though,if you've got an elderly,wobbly much loved dog,be prepared to shed a tear or two.

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