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Sunday Times
She tells her story with admirable candour.
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Guardian
It is her fearless examination of her "love-hate" relationship with her mother, the confused feelings of betrayal that go with success, and the family dynamics and tensions that are most fascinating...I suspect that she was far more dutiful than most. Verging on heroic in fact.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
jenni Murray is a fascinating character and has lived through big social changes so I could have done with more detail of the 1960s and a way of life that has now vanished. An unusual relationship with her parents was well described but is this an autobiography or is that coming? (Alan Bennett has written about his parents and their generation in a much fuller and literary way.) There is a lot of heavy subject matter packed in here,childbirth,cancer,care of the elderly,contraception,- some painful reading and she has struggled with many complex issues over the years but too many for this short book to cover properly. For example the ladies in the fish packing plant obviously influenced her feminism greatly so I think we should have had much more detail about them and maybe some of the kind of dialogue that might have gone on between them. An interesting read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an eminently readable and hugely enjoyable book. It tells of Jenni's childhood, and in particular her relationship with her Father. It follows the decline of both parents, the death of her Mother, her own discovery of breast cancer and the death of her Father. It isn't an emotional book, but it IS incredibly moving.
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Jenni Murray has a great way with words. This super book draws you into her world completely and is a real page turner. The fact that the story is true means that many readers will relate to a lot of what she writes about. Highly recommended.
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Barnsley girl makes good
This is a slice of autobiography by Woman's Hour presenter, Jenni Murray. Her difficult relationship with a mother who could express her love only by devastating criticisms of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Clive A. H. Still
Well written book, depicting family dynamics
Well written book, which describes Jenni's relationship with her parents. Jenni describes the intra-psychic envy that mothers can unknowingly feel for their daughters and how this... Read more
Published 2 months ago by sophie cordingley
excellent read
This autobiography come relationship story is beautifully written and will resonate with many people of this generation. Read more
Published 3 months ago by magpop
identified with her totally
didnt know much of the author until i read this book. was very dubious at first that it would not be my cup of tea. how wrong can you be? i liked the book very much. Read more
Published 3 months ago by libby_black
A page turner.. but needs more detail
I enjoyed her scrapes into journalism, and how she took risks. Sympathised with her about her mother, and could relate to the relentless criticism. Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2009 by Velvet
Memoirs of a Not so Dutiful Daughter
Loved this book, especially as my Mother and Grandparents come from the Barnsley area of Yorkshire, where I visited throughout my childhood and adult life. Read more
Published on 18 July 2009 by Mrs. B. A. White
Very Good service
Knew of the book already and was anxious to receive the item. Was not disappointed excellent book for any daughter that has elderly parents plenty of feel good factors.
Published on 16 July 2009 by Mrs. Lc Lamey
Jenni Murray
Nicely written and easy to read. I couldn't help feeling that I did not need to know how her sexual exploits as a teenager - It felt a little as if she were trying to prove that... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by B. Smith
Memories awakened.
Born around the same time as Jenni I related to many of the memories of her childhood and youth - putting on make-up 'in secret'etc.,and her relationships with her parents. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by Reikijo
090515 Review
Book arrrived as promised in good condition. Was delighted with the low price so can only give top marks for the whole transaction. Many Thanks to all concerned.
Published on 15 May 2009 by Mr. Laurence J. H. Coombs
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