Tag Archives: Britain
Back From The Brink by Alistair Darling
I first became aware of Alistair Darling in the 1970s when I was reading law at the University of Edinburgh. Little did I know what great heights he would reach. He rose to be Chancellor of the Exchequer during the period the Gordon Brown was Prime Minister of the UK. Darling and Brown were not a match …
The Genesis Secret by Tom Knox
Tom Knox is the pseudonym of British writer and journalist Sean Thomas. Born in Devon, England in 1963, he studied Philosophy at University College London. I had never read any of his books but found this one for sale in my library and picked it up to read on holiday. I am glad I did. …
The Welsh Girl by Peter Ho Davies
The Welsh Girl was book of the month in by my book club. Peter Ho Davies was born in Britain in 1966 to Welsh and Chinese parents, Davies now makes his home in the USA. He is now on the faculty of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Davies is a recipient of fellowships from …
Made In America by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson is a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language and science. I have read and enjoyed many of his books. Born in America, he was a resident of United Kingdom for most of his adult life before returning to the USA in 1995. In 2003 …
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