Library home. Books in Biography & Autobiography - Humour

\pause{500} 1 to 10 of 17 books

\pause{2000}

CONFESSIONS OF A BAD MOTHER

\pause{1500}Author: Calman, Stephanie
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7307 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 6
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Cross, Rosemary
\pause{1500}

Do all the mother's around seem to be gettingit right, when you are so obviously getting it all wrong? Read Stephanie Calman's confessions of breaking all the rules and realise that you are just normal!

\pause{4000}

DAY JOB, THE: ADVENTURES OF A JOBBING GARDENER

\pause{1500}Author: Wallington, Mark
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6978 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Lister, Tony
\pause{1500}

In order to finance his dream of changing the face of British comedy, the author spends a year working as a jobbing gardener for the residents of Hampstead.

\pause{4000}

ENGLISHMAN AMOUREUX, AN

\pause{1500}Author: Sadler, Michael
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7952 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 6.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Pearce-Smith, Tony
\pause{1500}

In these memoirs of the authorÆs life in France, he is on a mission to win the heart of his 'belle francaise' by sucking up to her family. But will it be enough to get her away from her French beau, who is not impressed by his rival from the barbaric north?

\pause{4000}

ENOUGH TO MAKE A CAT LAUGH

\pause{1500}Author: Longden, Deric
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4856 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 5
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.75
\pause{1500}Reader: Adamson, Ray
\pause{1500}

Deric Longden shares his life with four cats who provide interest, entertainment, laughter & some sadness.

\pause{4000}

GRASS WIDOW AND HER COW, THE

\pause{1500}Author: Paynter, Barbara
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4856 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 3
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 3.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Mumford, Patricia
\pause{1500}

Author runs a farm while her husband is away during World War 2 and tells the story with great humour.

\pause{4000}

HARD DAYS WORK, A

\pause{1500}Author: Warren, Patricia
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7690 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 6
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 6.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Blech, Rebecca
\pause{1500}

More stories of blossoming love and quirky misadventure from Patricia Warren, who set up her country matchmaking business from her kitchen table.

\pause{4000}

HIKE, THE

\pause{1500}Author: Shaw, Don
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7974 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 10.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Swingler, Jim
\pause{1500}

Three retired grumpy old men feel at a loss understanding the modern world. They need to escape, and their chosen method is a weekly hike in the Peak District. While Freddy and Phil seem happy to bicker between themselves, Don just wants to find a nice pub for lunch!

\pause{4000}

HITTING THE TURF

\pause{1500}Author: Ashforth, David
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5055 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 8.25
\pause{1500}Reader: Swingler, Jim
\pause{1500}

The author is the senior reporter of Sporting Life & a lifelong punter. This hilarious book charts a punter's ups & downs.

\pause{4000}

IN PLEASANT PLACES

\pause{1500}Author: Grenfell, Joyce
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 874 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Powell, Teresa
\pause{1500}

Sequel to:'Joyce Grenfell Requests the Pleasure' (171).Second part of her life story.

\pause{4000}

JACK IN THE NAVY

\pause{1500}Author: Richardson, Jack
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 2661 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Hutton, Kenneth
\pause{1500}

Hilarious reminiscences of a Naval Chaplain

\pause{4000}