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Post by nuttyrockeress on Jun 18, 2005 17:23:53 GMT
Just wondered what books people like to read? I love Autobiographies. I took 3 books on holiday with me and had read them all after 6 days....... I read: Goodbye dearest Holly - Kevin Wells (The dad of the murdered Holly Wells) Long way round - Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman (A book to accompany the series where both blokes went around the world by motorbike) Behind closed doors - Jenny Tomlin (Martine McHucheon's mum's autobiography about her abusive childhood) All 3 were great reads. Especially the first one. Very difficult to read but trully gripping at the same time - the courage that both families had and the difficulties faced - just unbelieveable. I've just started to read, I'm a teacher - get me out of here - Francis Gilbert. A true story about a guy becoming a teacher. What are your favourite reads and what are you reading at the moment?
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Post by David on Jun 18, 2005 17:29:38 GMT
Sports autobiographies, mostly (Adams, Keane, Collymore, Clough, Pearce). I kind of liked the SAS ones by Andy McNab too. I've got half way through the Bill Bryson book on America, and that was pretty good. I had a go at Lord of the Rings, but I didn't enjoy them so much as the films.
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Post by Helen on Jun 19, 2005 16:35:34 GMT
Interesting Nutty, I've not really tried autobiographies before...any you can recommend? The first one you mentioned sounds interesting, may have to keep an eye out for it. I'm not currently reading anything as I have exams, and once I start a book I have to keep going until its finished, and it would distract me from revision!! I have a few lined up for after they're finished though - "A Crack In Forever", the new Sophie Kinsella, and "Band of Brothers." Quite a random mix! Also can't wait for the new Harry Potter
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Post by crunchie on Jun 19, 2005 17:14:17 GMT
Good thread Nutty! I also love autobiographies. I don't touch biographies, as they are just someones take & opinion on a person. I see that as guess work & mere specualation. I enjoy autobiographies, as I see real life as far more interesting & absorbing. I do read novels, but on very few occasions. Not reading anything at the moment really, but last thing I read was my all time fave book (For about the 5th time) 'Wonderland Avenue' by Danny Sugerman. It's the autobiography of Danny Sugerman, who was this little kid who used to follow The Doors (Jim Morrison), all over the place, the sort of kid who'd hang round a recording studio - getting under their feet etc. However, Jim Morrison, took a shine to Danny, & they sort of got used to him being around....he became part of the furniture. He eventually became the manager of the band. Danny, was also later on to become the manager of Iggy Pop. Danny Sugerman, lived the ultimate Rock'n' Roll story. he lived life to the MAX. He makes Keith Richards look a saint. I can STRONGLY reccomend this book..it's pure class.
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Post by Milkman™ on Jun 19, 2005 17:18:41 GMT
I read all the time, get through a book a week i guess, more on holidays and night shift.
Currently reading The Lure by Bill Napier, pretty good mystery come politcal intrigue thing. I read pretty much everything and go for the 3 for a fiver type deals in Waterstones or Borders and just pick an author at random.
Good finds this way include Harlen Coben, Ian Rankin, John Connolly, Irvine Welsh.
I have also read a couple of baby manuals recently, very interesting stuff
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Post by andyd on Jun 19, 2005 17:43:32 GMT
Good thread Nutty! I also love autobiographies. I don't touch biographies, as they are just someones take & opinion on a person. I see that as guess work & mere specualation. I enjoy autobiographies, as I see real life as far more interesting & absorbing. I do read novels, but on very few occasions. Not reading anything at the moment really, but last thing I read was my all time fave book (For about the 5th time) 'Wonderland Avenue' by Danny Sugerman. It's the autobiography of Danny Sugerman, who was this little kid who used to follow The Doors (Jim Morrison), all over the place, the sort of kid who'd hang round a recording studio - getting under their feet etc. However, Jim Morrison, took a shine to Danny, & they sort of got used to him being around....he became part of the furniture. He eventually became the manager of the band. Danny, was also later on to become the manager of Iggy Pop. Danny Sugerman, lived the ultimate Rock'n' Roll story. he lived life to the MAX. He makes Keith Richards look a saint. I can STRONGLY reccomend this book..it's pure class. One autobiography I'd love to read is "Tony Pearce: The Life and Times as Paws the Mascot". When can we expect it? ;D
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Post by Ian on Jun 19, 2005 18:35:58 GMT
I read loads and have tons of books - the converted loft in our new house is going to be basically a library!
I like legal thrillers a lot. Just finished one by John Lescroart, who is one of my favourites. Also love Lee Child's books. Totally different genre but I like Wilbur Smith (partly the source of my fascination with Africa) and I've read all his books several times. Nick Hornby's first two were brilliant, very disappointed with "How to Be Good" so I am looking forward to seeing what his new one is like when I get round to it. Read Lance Armstrong's autobiography recently, highly recommended.
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Post by deutscherhockey on Jun 19, 2005 19:21:56 GMT
I read books for learning and study so its basically academic things to do with philosophy, religion and history. Lost count of how many of these I have read. Actually I have way too many books and some of them are still in England. Any one coming to Germany soon in a vehicle that can drop them off?
And for Wigwam's benefit I think that autobiographies are a person's own take and opinion on their own life. Just because its an opinion about themselves doesn't necessarily make it more valid. A rounded picture would take in all views.
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Post by MP on Jun 19, 2005 19:46:53 GMT
Don't read anything like as much as I used to (pre-computer days).
Will read most things if well written. Used to read a lot of fiction but it has to be out of the ordinary these days before I bother with it.
Expedition records, biographies, factual books - I tend to read for knowledge these days.
Good fiction is superb. I always admired the way an author like John Harris could take an everday happening or subject and craft a compelling story round it.
Have read Lord of the Rings a number of times (along with other Tolkein books). Didn't manage to finish War and Peace though....
Still think All Quiet on the Western Front is as good a novel as I've read. The original edition of U Boat (the Maxwell Brownjohn translation which preceeded the film) is a superb observation of human nature - my original copy fell to bits it was read so many times. Three Minutes Silence by Geogii Vladimov made a big impression on me too some years back - nor re-read it since so....
But when it comes to holiday reading, these days I reach for the Flashman books by George McDonald Fraser - why wasn't history that much fun at school? Clever, funny and informative whilst seeming frivalous - books that I read very quickly as a rule.
The scene where Flashman's attempts to "seduce" Ko Dali's daughter only to be constantly interrupted by her kitten can still make me laugh out loud ;D
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Post by hitman69 on Jun 19, 2005 19:56:35 GMT
ANY BIOGRAPHY OR AUTOBIOGRAPHY ( caps lock dunce )
Brian Clough's was good and so was Vinnie Jones but i think the best ive read was Michael Crawfords, both funny and sad
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Post by David on Jun 19, 2005 21:01:57 GMT
Can anyone recomend a good hockey autobiography? I can only think of Gretzky's, but he seems a little too much of a goody goody I'd like something more controversial!
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Post by heja on Jun 19, 2005 21:12:18 GMT
sorry but that must of been a really boring holiday then?? LOL not that reading is boring just that when you are on holiday you don't really want to read lol
how about Paul thompsons autobiography?? havn't read it my self but its meant to be very good
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Post by nuttyrockeress on Jun 20, 2005 6:13:10 GMT
sorry but that must of been a really boring holiday then?? LOL not that reading is boring just that when you are on holiday you don't really want to read lol how about Paul thompsons autobiography?? havn't read it my self but its meant to be very good We went on holiday to relax. Our first holiday abroad together on our own and we have been together 9 years this year. Yes I took 3 books as I was expecting to read a lot by the side of the pool - 4 days by the pool 1 day at the beach, 1 day in the mountains and 1 day shopping - so I did other things than reading! YEs Thommo's autobiography is great! Especially so if your more an old school fan - bought back a lot of memories!
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Post by David on Jun 20, 2005 7:40:40 GMT
I've just ordered "Benched" (I'm hoping that was the one you guys are on about?) "The Game" - by Ken Dryden (recomended by people on the TML board) and "Fire on Ice" by Eric Lindros. I go on holiday to relax, and there's nothing more relaxing than sitting and reading a book on this lake at my friends cottage. I'll be there in 10 weeks time
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Post by girdeaux on Jun 20, 2005 10:32:43 GMT
Sports books & books on Nazism, especially the Waffen-SS.
Currently reading Himmler's crusade by Christopher Hale
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Post by Rink Rush on Jun 20, 2005 12:30:23 GMT
Can anyone recomend a good hockey autobiography? I can only think of Gretzky's, but he seems a little too much of a goody goody I'd like something more controversial! I don't know how easy they'll be to get but "The Game" by Ken Dryden & "Empty Net" (could be Empty Goal) by Bill Plimpton are both excellent if a little dated now.
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Post by Thomas Elliott on Jun 20, 2005 12:33:08 GMT
Don't really read too many books, but again I mainly read autobiographies and biographies. Reading "Hammer of the Gods" a Led Zeppelin biography about the bands history. Also read John Lennon's & Keith Moon's biographies and have Darren Gough's autobiography ready for when the Led Zep's finished!!
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Post by Helen B on Jun 20, 2005 13:01:48 GMT
Mainly autobiographies: Alex Ferguson, Carl Fogarty (got that signed, well chuffed), Dmitri Shostakovich - is a good read, I've only read bits of it because you have to be in the right frame of mind to read it, otherwise you may feel suicidal by the end of it, it's what Russia, music and the war does to you... Other good hockey books try 'A game of 3 halves' my brother picked up a copy of it for £3 a few years back in a discount book store.
My other favourite reads are all the Harry Potter series, it's probably the only sets of books I've managed to read all the way through. Can't wait for the new one, question is can I resist reading it till I go off on my holidays in August... shame I'm only going to Tenerife this year because I'm used to long flights to California, woulda got it read on those flights, oh well... My head was in the last book so much I actually got re-named Harry by my brother, every spare moment I had I was reading those books. Gonna have to start the again so I'm back upto speed with the story when the new one comes out, lol.
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Post by Sykora on Jun 20, 2005 19:15:08 GMT
Can anyone recomend a good hockey autobiography? I can only think of Gretzky's, but he seems a little too much of a goody goody I'd like something more controversial! I havent read it but there is a hockey biography called "The fight of his life" about Torontos John Kordic who was a drug addict and died of an overdose.
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Post by nuttyrockeress on Jun 20, 2005 19:31:09 GMT
Can anyone recomend a good hockey autobiography? I can only think of Gretzky's, but he seems a little too much of a goody goody I'd like something more controversial! I havent read it but there is a hockey biography called "The fight of his life" about Torontos John Kordic who was a drug addict and died of an overdose. Try Here Found in on Amazon US
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Post by Sykora on Jun 20, 2005 19:38:21 GMT
i love reading... i enjoy autobiographys, my favourite is probably "I, Phoolan Devi" about a low caste Indian girl married at 11 to an old man who abused and beat her,she was gang raped, then kidnapped by bandits before she actually became their leader and was a robin hood type figure for poor indian villages, novel wise i love Arthur Goldens "Memoirs of a Geisha" reads like an autobiography..fantastic! i also enjoy Horror books and for any horror fan out there i recommend Graham Masterton..pretty gory his best in my opinion are "Mirror" "Black Angel" (first chapter is REALLY disturbing!) "Walkers" and "Charnel House" he tends to base his stories on legends and mythical demons.
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Post by Sykora on Jun 20, 2005 19:43:07 GMT
im currently trying NOT to read my new books for my holiday!
I wish to inform you that tomorrow we will be killed with our families- stories about Rwanda Freedom in Exile- autobiography of the Dalai Lama
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Post by Jo on Jun 22, 2005 8:03:56 GMT
I have also read a couple of baby manuals recently, very interesting stuff I know exactly what you mean, but this instantly planted the idea in my head of a baby coming out with a manual wrapped in plastic in its hand. Must make it a lot easier!
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Post by girdeaux on Jun 23, 2005 13:23:35 GMT
Brian McClair's autobiography is worth a read too, despite him being an ex-ManUre player Oh, and Steve Claridge's book is good too
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Post by Kadie on Jun 23, 2005 22:20:12 GMT
I read far less then I'd like to. I love reading - I find it a fantastic way to escape the stresses and worries of real life, which is why I generally favour fantasy and sci-fi related books - especially if they're quite humourous too. For anyone who likes the same genre as I do, I'd recommend any book by Rob Grant (Red Dwarf creator) - some of which is done with Doug Naylor too. I read Colony by Rob Grant while I was on holiday a couple of weeks back and couldn't put it down, it's quite a funny and quirky story. I'm also a fan of Tolkien, especially 'The Hobbit' but I still haven't finished 'The Lord Of The Rings' yet as it really is quite hard going. I do like Harry Potter too, but sadly after watching the films it's ruined my ability to imagine the characters etc. from the book I actually bought Terry Pratchetts - The Colour Of Magic today, as I've been meaning to read some of the Discworld novels for a while now. I must say I've never read an autobiography as I don't know who's to read
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