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The Oldie
'This affectionate tribute to Milne follows the familiar rhythms and rhyme schemes of the master'
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'This affectionate tribute to Milne follows the familiar rhythms and rhyme schemes of the master' (The Oldie )
'Matthews retains the rhythms of the originals while neatly and wittily updating them to fit the modern world ... aided and abetted by David Eccles' faithfully rendered illustrations.' (Glasgow Herald )
'humorous pastiches ... a charming book' (Glasgow Herald )
'Matthews retains the rhythms of the originals while neatly and wittily updating them to fit the modern world ... aided and abetted by David Eccles' faithfully rendered illustrations.' (Glasgow Herald )
'humorous pastiches ... a charming book' (Glasgow Herald )
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131 of 135 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
Many years ago I found a book in a book shop that made me laugh out loud so much I had to buy it, if only to avoid the withering glances I was getting from other customers and the staff. That book was The Diary of Adrian Mole; I read it a good while before it became well known and turned into a TV series.
It has taken me all this time to find another book that had the same effect. Now We Are Sixty by Christopher Matthew is that book.
I stood in the bookshop unable to stop laughing. And I'm no where near sixty yet! I gave a copy to my father in law for Christmas and he loved it.
It does help if you are familiar with the original poems by Milne, that way you get the rhyme in your head and the poem flows better. but even if you are not you will appreciate the remix of of Milne's work. The weird joining together of a wistful longing for the past, plus cynical observations of modern life and sureal poetry really works well.
What else can I say? The book will be a classic of humourous poetry for years to come. Buy it, read it, love it.
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this for my father for his 60th, just as he bought me "Now we are six" for my sixth.
And he loved it. Everything - including the clever cover design - is a delight and a feast for Pooh reading parents.
In fact he has been talking about it almost every time we have met since. All his friends now seem to be buying copies as well - at least those who know the original (this is essential otherwise you won't get it, I gather), so there must be a run on this in the bookshops of Devon.
The perfect parody.
28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read this book as a 28 year old and delighted in the modern outlook on life. It evokes very vivid comical life situations in an optimistic and child like innocent fashion. I bought it immediately for my sixty year old mother and she loved it. It gives anyone a "lift" to read it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Didn't live up to the front cover
I bought this as a jokey stocking filler for my wife.
It was embarrassingly unfunny and was quickly put aside.
A good idea gone wrong
It was embarrassingly unfunny and was quickly put aside.
A good idea gone wrong
Published 4 months ago by Rod
A neeeded chuckle
Just as entertaining as ever and giving a lift on gloomy days - makes agreat small gift. Expect almost everybody will find some welcome amusement.
Published 5 months ago by Henllan
"Milne Magic"
Christopher Matthew has imitated the style of Milne magnificently to create a book of poems that look at an age when people are losing their teeth, their hair, their memories and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Book Beaver
Now we are sixty
I have bought these as a sixtieth birthday present for several friends and each has enjoyed this take off of 'Now we are six'. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. Wendy Brook
Christopher Robin lovers or haters will love this book.
What would Christopher Robin have made of
England if he had lived till 2010.
A good send up
England if he had lived till 2010.
A good send up
Published 14 months ago by Savage
WHAT A HOOT!
Ex teacher, advertising copywriter, journalist, author, and a popular After Dinner Speaker, Christopher Matthew is no slouch when it comes to mastery of the 'Queens English'. Read more
Published 15 months ago by DOPPLEGANGER
Now We Are Sixty
Bought this for a male friend reaching a certain age. He loved it. Buy it for a guy with a sense of humour who is not bothered about his age.
Published 18 months ago by Nightfury
childhood revisited
I love this book it made me smile and laugh out loud-I purchased the first one "Now we are sixty" which evoked lovely childhood memories of A A Milne with an adult twist,so had to... Read more
Published 20 months ago by D. M. Melia
Hilarious!
Hilarious! A great 60th birthday gift, and even funnier if you know the AA Milne original as well as I do!
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by The Linguaphile
Christopher Robin for OAPs
If you're'getting on a bit' and loved Christopher Robin as a child, here's the adult version for today - witty, clever and thoroughly readable.
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Mr. R. M. Dawson
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