At my Mothers Knee. Paul O'Grady. This is the story of Paul O'Grady, presenter TV Actor and the alter ego of the infamous Lily Savage. It tells his story from birth to him turning 18. Here he tells the story of his life, growing up in Birkenhead. He tells brilliantly all the tales of his family and the sorts of tricks that he got up to when he was pre teen, as well as the tricks he got up to when he discovered girls and boys! His experiences of school and work made me laugh out loud, and his experience with the church and Catholicism is also so philosophical and funny at the same time. It is obvious that all the female characters of his life, his mum and her sisters,the lady next door have influenced his character of Lily Savage. The stories you hear him tell are no doubt true but I am sure exaggerated for effect (as most peoples funny stories are). However they are beautifully told in the book with no malice just fun. I cant wait for the next instalment. 5 Stars. Carra. Jamie Carragher is one of the most popular footballers in Liverpool`s history. He is worshiped by the LFC fans, and the envy of rival back fours. His popularity was proven when he was recently voted the most popular player in the entire Liverpool squad.
Carra. Jamie Carragher. The story tells how Carra came to Liverpool even though he had been brought up as a 'Blue nose' (evertonian) from an Everton family and with Everton friends. The book packed with great anecdotes and stories, and he doesn't pull any punches with his opinions and has a large helpings of scouse humour, I really enjoyed it. This book is the real McCoy straight from the horses mouth. Raw, funny and down-to-earth, this book takes you behind the scenes of all of Liverpool and some of England's triumphs and disasters in the company of a player who never fails to be intelligent, controversial or just downright hilarious.4 Stars.
X Marks the Box. Daniel Blythe. This was a free e-book from Waterstones and I started to read it thinking that i would not last till the last page. I was wrong. Daniel Blythe negotiates the political maze from the voters point of view. Covers issues like Why should we vote? What do politicians do and why does it make a difference? Identifies and defines Diehards, a Bloody-Noser and a Tactical voter amongst others. What can your MP do for you? And just why do they avoid answering direct questions? Along the way, he examines the most fun general elections and the under-rated politicians; the scandals and the bizarre MP polls, the biggest political victories, the U-turns and betrayals; the issues on the street, the part played by newspaper and what manifestos really mean; how to make your vote count, how to protest, and why you should care about by-elections.Whether you are disenchanted or a ballot-box regular, an activist or a floating voter, this is a book amused, informed and entertained. 4 Stars.
Tooth and Nail. Ian Rankin, Another Inspector Rebus novel, this time based in London. Rebus helping 'The Met' track a serial killer. Good story, well written, kept me guessing who the killer was, but spoit by the 'and with a leap the killere was exposed' ending. Never saw the killer as the one unmasked at anytime. None of the clues pointed to anyone, so it seems one character was selected so thye book could end. Really fanciful car chase at the end. 3 Stars.
Drop Zone. Micheal Salazar. This has got to be the worst book I have read in a long time. Not just for the storyline but for the characterisation, the writing, the dialogue, the whole concept. It is not often, in fact I cant remember when I did it last, that I do not finish a book but I could not finish this one! Give this a big miss. -5 Stars.
50 People who Buggered Up Britain. Quentin Letts. I liked the title so I read it, to be honest it should be titled 50 People who Let Britain Down. Not a lot, if any, of the 50 people buggered Britain (Jimmy Saville, Alex Furguson, Tony Greig, Jeffrey Archer) some buggered up more than others (Ed Balls, James Callahan, Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher) and no doubt you could add more to the list (Mark Thatcher, Prince Charles etc.) but the author has to stop his list somewhere and save another 50 for a second book! Anyway an interesting read and as each chapter was a view of one person no hardship on the brain. 2 Stars.
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