Library home. Books in Biography & Autobiography - General

\pause{500} 1 to 10 of 657 books

\pause{2000}

'TIS

\pause{1500}Author: McCourt, Frank
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6157 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 11
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 15.25
\pause{1500}Reader: Georgeson, Greg
\pause{1500}

Sequel to 'Angela's Ashes' (4853). After his heart-rending childhood, the author moved back to post-war New York where he had a number of jobs before qualifying as a teacher. He continues his tale with charm and humour.

\pause{4000}

50 YEARS WITH MOUNTBATTEN

\pause{1500}Author: Smith, Charles
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 949 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 3
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Doggart, James
\pause{1500}

Personal memoir by valet and butler

\pause{4000}

ABOUT BLADY

\pause{1500}Author: Van Der Post, Laurens
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 3804 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 12
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 11.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Rolph, C.H.
\pause{1500}

Vivid personal experiences of the author's childhood in Africa & the death of his son provide the framework to explore the human spirit;

\pause{4000}

ABOUT MY FATHER'S BUSINESS

\pause{1500}Author: Beckwith, Lillian
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 1339 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Clegg, Nancy
\pause{1500}

Growing up in a Liverpool grocery store

\pause{4000}

ABOUT TIME

\pause{1500}Author: Mortimer, Penelope
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4438 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Ballingall, May
\pause{1500}

Penelope Mortimer's autobiography is a sad, ironic & funny portrayal of a girlhood between the two wars.

\pause{4000}

ADVENTURES IN TWO WORLDS

\pause{1500}Author: Cronin, A J
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 3957 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 13.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Morison, Sandy
\pause{1500}

Autobiographical novel from the creator of Dr Finlay;

\pause{4000}

AFGHANISTAN, WHERE GOD ONLY COMES TO WEEP

\pause{1500}Author: Shakib, Siba
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6160 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 10.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Dinkin, Derina
\pause{1500}

The harrowing story of Shirin-Gol, an Afghan woman who fought against the poverty and fear she had known since childhod. War and life as a refugee increased her problems but she remained solid in her support for her husband and children.

\pause{4000}

AFTER THE STROKE

\pause{1500}Author: Sarton, May
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4600 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 8.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Webster, Jean
\pause{1500}

Author's journal recording her busy life, her writing, pets & garden since her stroke.

\pause{4000}

AIRBORNE FOR THE DURATION

\pause{1500}Author: Barfoot, Eric A C
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6890 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Ratcliffe, Richard
\pause{1500}

The author was just eighteen years old when he enlisted in the RAF as a pilot. After training he served in the Middle East for four years with no home leave. The is the account of one man's war.

\pause{4000}

ALBERT MY CONSORT

\pause{1500}Author: Powell, Margaret
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 93 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 5
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Mason, Margery
\pause{1500}

Marriage that survived the Blitz - full of humour and gaiety

\pause{4000}