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1.That's Another Story (CD): The Autobiography by: Julie Walters November 13, 2008
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From the off this is hilarious, moving and funny. I can think of at least a dozen people I'll be giving this to at Christmas - just brilliant!

2.Parky: My Autobiography by: Michael Parkinson October 02, 2008
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The is a very well written memoir this tells you so much about Parky himself through his passions, view of the world and recollections of some amazing meetings / interviews. A Biography that is well worth reading ( and for that see also Entirely Up to You, Darling)

3.Dear Fatty by: Dawn French October 02, 2008
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If you've got ten pounds spare and have no idea what to buy this Crimbo, please please please purchase Dear Fatty!! Dawn is a genuine national treasure - warm , cuddly and a comic genius - but sensitive, intelligent and utterly humble - not words that can be uttered about many of todays plastic, one minute wonders.... My only criticism is that chapter 12 made me laugh so much I nearly peed myself on the train. Well done Dawn!

4.Great Scientists and Their Discoveries (Junior Classics) (Junior Classics) by: David Angus February 26, 2007
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Great for car journeys, well produced, and lots of interesting stuff. Recommended for children 8 plus. My 10, 14 and 18 year old all enjoy these Naxos books, and so do their parents. Well done naxos.

5.Great Inventors and Their Inventions: Archimedes, Gutenberg, Franklin, Nobel, Bell, Marconi, The Wright Brothers, Edison (Junior Classics) by: David Angus October 02, 2006
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This audio CD book, alongside with other Naxos educational CDs for children, is absolutely fantastic. It contains loads of information, so adults interest is guaranteed as well as children's fascination. It's a must for curious little minds. Presented in an easy listening format, it educates and enterntains at the same time. Boring car journeys became a highly enjoyable and educational experiences in our family since Naxos CDs were purchased. Being non-fiction, they can be listened to over and over again, offering a chance for the child to remember and/or understand more details each time.

6.Telling Tales (Radio Collection) by: Alan Bennett November 06, 2000
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I bought Alan Bennett's books on tape for my mother. She used to listen to them in bed at night, lying in the dark as Bennett's gentle, querulous voice described the minutiae of his family life in all its banal detail, illuminated by his wonderful observation and humour. Any one of his sentences will raise a smile. A whole book's-worth leaves you glowing with a feeling that all of our lives are equally full of this richness. How could they not be, when Bennett has found so much in what appears to be such a constrained and circumscribed world? He is indeed a national institution and we are fortunate that his voice on tape is perfectly equal to the poignancy and intimacy of his writing.

7.Churchill: A Biography by: Roy Jenkins March 07, 2003
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A biography written by a political insighter. Very readable. Minor mistake on the election period in the Weimar republic. Can be recommended if you want to read more on Churchill otherwise the best short biography is Bests: "Churchill: A study in greatness".

8.Dear Me by: Peter Ustinov November 05, 2007
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What a fascinating character! One of those books that I was reluctant to finish as the last page drew nearer. Prior to reading this book I only knew Peter Ustinov as the delightful character Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie films. But I learned that he had a very long career in the theatre and that his talents seemed to include almost all areas in it. His background alone makes for interesting reading. He is the child of Russian immigrants who settled in England but his (very talented) ancestors came from far and wide and included countries such as Ethiopia and Israel. Parts of the book is written in the style of a soul searching dialogue between Peter Ustinov and himself, hence the title. He makes some ... Read More:

9.Famous People in History: v. 1 (Junior Classics) by: Nicolas Soames March 29, 1999
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Great for kids (and their parents) if they have any interest in history. Excellent for car journeys

10.Ustinov at Eighty (BBC Radio Collection) by: Peter Ustinov May 07, 2002
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I got this a while ago, on the strength of an interview shown with Parkinson. Never heard of the man before this and being only 19 at the time, Ustinovs humour in serious situations, the acceptability of the situation without over consideration made me think a lot. Very funny, talented all-round performer that just oozed calmness and explained things as well as anyone. He was an intellectual man, often blaming the UK for not supporting the bright things of the country, and showed that bullying is often because of someone being jealous of anothers intellect. We are taught to be middle of the road people, not push to hard or you will be beaten up. It rings true, and in this audiobook, he discusses the various cultures of Europe and how they all differ. This is ... Read More:

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