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The Downing Street Years

By: Margaret Thatcher
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This first volume of Margaret Thatcher's memoirs encompasses the whole of her time as Prime Minister

This first volume of Margaret Thatcher's memoirs encompasses the whole of her time as Prime Minister – the formation of her goals in the early 1980s, the Falklands, the General Election victories of 1983 and 1987 and, eventually, the circumstances of her fall from political power. She also gives frank accounts of her dealings with foreign statesmen and her own ministers.

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I couldn't but it down, from start to finish. I found it to be so inspirational, and at same time so sad that even the people you trust can and will turn on you in the time of need.

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Would you listen to The Downing Street Years again? Why?

Margaret Thatcher read the book exceptionally well. Listening to the book it felt like I was at a lecture or speech rather than the author reading the script. Rather than overact or overemphasise passages, the book is read more like a conversation. A fascinating insight to the way the Thatcher government operated during the '80s.

What does Margaret Thatcher bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Having Margaret Thatcher read the book brings it more to life.

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Whether you are a fan of Margaret Thatcher or are interested in Politics, this version is definitely worth downloading.

Very enjoyable book - worth downloading

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amazing insight to a woman who led Britain in the 1980s. love or loathe her it is worth listening to her side of events.

Brilliant

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What a treat to hear this account of 11.5 years in 5 hours narrated by one of the greatest British Prime Ministers of our time.

Absolutely loved this book

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Having lived through these years as a child and only ever hearing politics from my fathers very anti Thatcher stance I couldn't resist trying to understand why Mrs Thatcher did the things she did.

She is not one for discussing her failures much it seems but at times she was humble and it was moving the way she spoke of the tragedies that occurred during her time.

I came away from this admiring her more for her determination and strength of decision making rather than the hopeless 'listening' governments we have now that back away from any remotely bad publicity or making decisions that might stop them staying in power. Interesting that she feels she came into power with the country in a complete economic mess after Labours overspending and comparing this to todays situation. So much of what was going on back then rings true to now its scary.

Well read and interesting insight into an iconic lady. Like her or loathe her this is an interesting book. I'm off to hear the other side of the story from Tony Blair now!

A well written and read book

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