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Richard Madeley is fascinated by the speed of change in family life and how being a father has changed since the time of his father and grandfather. In Fathers & Sons, Richard looks back at his own family to illustrate just how far British men's relationships with their sons have moved. Richard's grandfather had a childhood of almost unimaginable betrayal and sadness. His family abandoned him as a child to older relatives and emigrated without telling him. He grew up in a miserable situation and without any positive parenting role models yet managed to marry and have a son of his own. Richard's father was aware of his own father's discomfort and occasional frustration and anger, and grew to understand that this was due to his upbringing. He remembers no affection, or endearments from his dad and was packed off to a desolate boarding school in an echo of his own father's betrayal. In a bucking of the family trend, Richard's mother, a Canadian, introduced more loving and demonstrative relationships which Richard has continued with his own son and step-sons. Both a family story and a wide-ranging look at Britain's evolving social character, Fathers & Sons is a uniquely honest and touching exploration of how our families operate.
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Richard Madeley was born in 1956. He worked on local newspapers before moving to the BBC. He met Judy Finnigan when they both presented a news programme on Granada TV. Their eponymous TV show ran for seven years and was an enormous success. Richard Madeley has four children and lives in London and Cornwall.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been a fan of Richard's TV work for a long time, but i never knew a) what an amazing family history Richard has and b) how well he can write. The book opens with the story of Richard's grandfather when a child, waking up to find he has been abandoned by his whole family, who have moved to Canada to start a new life without him. It's a heartbreaking tale and like so many of the chapters in this book, it almost defies belief. The book is packed with wonderful anecdotes and stories from the past generations of Richard's family all told in that familiar, honest and really engaging way that you expect from Richard. I couldnt put it down and have already recommended to just about everyone i happen to meet!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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If you like searing emotion and in your face honesty, then this is the book for you. After watching Mr Madeley on the telly, over the last few years, one is struck, immediately, at how his voice comes to mind as you read this book - a sure sign of its authenticity. Relationships between children and parents are often a never ending war of attrition - with a winner, in many cases, not emerging until one has left the family home. All aspects of family life are included in this heart rending autobiography - some good (his genuine love for Judy's children), some bad (his own upbringing). Whatever the subject, though, Mr Madeley brings it to life in his own trademark fashion. The result is an entertaining and thought provoking read. This is the best book on family life I have read since I finished One Love Two Colours: The unlikely marriage of a Punk Rocker & his African Queen, by Margaret Oshindele - another book that dealt with the barbed subject of family relations, albeit with race playing a part as well. In short, this is a book that should be purchased by anyone in the parenthood 'game'.
Format:Kindle Edition
i think if this had been published as a novel, it would have done well and maybe gone on to be a blockbusting movie, it may still yet be. the fact that it is all true is quite shocking. all credit to mr madeley that he has grown up to be a well rounded individual. i found the book very sad in parts, sad because of all the injustice in it and unfairness too. well worth the read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great easy read
It is really the poignancy of the content of this story that carries it to success, rather than the quality of writing. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A
nice story
liked this book, thought he was honest about his life. Would have loved more about his real thoughts about his "cold" father. Read more
Published 19 months ago by E. Tod
Book purchase
Bought as a present for brother-in-law on behalf of mother-in-law!! Haven't read it so cannot comment. Service from Amazon was exemplary hence five stars
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by Mr. G. W. Jack
Surprisingly brilliant
I'm not really a Richard & Judy fan but something made me pick this book up and I'm pleased that I did. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2009 by A. King
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Having read this book I am now searching for a self-help group for people like me who need to get over the fact that Richard Madeley is not just a no-mark pretty face after all. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2009 by Reah Maynah Nonnymuss
a fantastic read
if you are interested in knowing about other people i would highly recommend you to read this book its sad in places but a damn good read especially if you like richard madely... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by M. Robinson
Richard's entertaining, chatty interview style transfers well to paper
I love Richard and Judy! (For those of you who don't know, Richard and Judy are the UK equivalent of Oprah and have been on our screens for over 20 years now). Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2009 by Jackie
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i am not a huge fan of Richard nor do I usually read this type of book, preferring fiction, but something made me want to read this and I am so glad I did. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2009 by G. Jones
Good deal! Good book!
This was a good experience. I ordered 'Fathers & Sons' and it arrived within three days. The book was in excellent condition - and as interesting and entertaining as I had hoped.
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by B. H. Thompson
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This book is fascinating and really well written. I couldn`t put it down.
Lovely print and cover also.
This book is fascinating and really well written. I couldn`t put it down.
Lovely print and cover also.
Published on 6 Jun 2009 by Mrs. Judith Foote
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