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Entirely Up to You, Darling

Author: Diana Hawkins

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2014-09-04

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1448106044

Richard Attenborough and Diana Hawkins have been friends and colleagues for nearly 50 years.They have now teamed up to write this frank and funny account of their unlikely partnership and his extraordinary life. Together, laughing and squabbling, they have travelled the world, meeting people and making films. Among the eclectic cast of characters who appear in this two-handed memoir are Steve McQueen, Mother Teresa, Charlie Chaplin, Robert Mugabe, Edward G Robinson, Ronald Reagan, David Lean, Margaret Thatcher, John Mills, Steven Spielberg, Noel Coward, Indira Gandhi, Gordon Brown and Nelson Mandela. Prompted by his adventures in the movie business, Attenborough reflects on the highs and lows of a long life, both in and out of the public gaze. He writes revealingly of his passion for football and politics, of his avuncular relationship with Princess Diana and finally about the tsunami tragedy which engulfed his family in December 2004.

Richard Attenborough

Author: Sally Dux

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2016-05-16

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1526111780

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Richard Attenborough’s film career has stretched across seven decades; surprisingly, Sally Dux’s book is the first detailed scholarly analysis of his work as a filmmaker. Concentrating on his work behind the camera, she explores his initial role as a producer, including his partnerships with Bryan Forbes in Beaver Films (1959–64) and with Allied Film Makers (1960–64). As we know, Attenborough went on to direct twelve films, many of which achieved great acclaim, most notably Gandhi, which won eight Academy Awards in 1982 Attenborough is most renowned for his biographical films including Young Winston, Cry Freedom, Chaplin and Shadowlands, which helped to establish the genre within British cinema. Although his work has often attracted controversy, particularly regarding the representation of individuals and historical events, his films are noted for extracting acclaimed performances from unknown actors such as Ben Kingsley (Gandhi), while maintaining his moral and thematic concerns.

My Darling Wife, Or, How I Passed the Time of Day Between 18th April 1940 and 5th November 1945

Author: Harry Berry

Publisher: Authors On Line Ltd

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9780755201556

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This is a detailed account, told mainly in the form of the true letters and dairy notes of one young man s experience of World War II from the day he was called up to the day he returned home almost five years later. There are no heroics, no sex, and any drama is hidden between the lines. The letters to his wife, Gwen, are matter-of-fact, at times almost naive, but often with a touch of humour. They were written in uncomfortable and sometimes primitive conditions from barrack rooms in England, India and Malaya, from the crowded decks of troopships and as censored postcards and letters from Japanese POW Camps in Singapore, Taiwan and Japan. They appear exactly as written. Nothing added, nothing taken away. Parts of the Diary and other notes written during the first 19 months of captivity were confiscated by the Imperial Japanese Army in Tokyo. The remainder were hidden and brought safely home. Harry Berry's wife Gwen, never gave up hope even though it was 18 months from the fall of Singapore before she received news of her husband. She kept all his letters, without which this small insignificant slice of 20th century history would never have been preserved for posterity! "

Sloppy Firsts

Author: Megan McCafferty

Publisher: Broadway Books

Published: 2002-03-05

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0676806643

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The first book in the New York Times bestselling Jessica Darling series When her best friend, Hope Weaver, moves away from Pineville, New Jersey, hyperobservant sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling is devastated. A fish out of water at school and a stranger at home, Jessica feels more lost than ever now that the only person with whom she could really communicate has gone. How is she supposed to deal with the boy- and shopping-crazy girls at school, her dad’s obsession with her track meets, her mother salivating over big sister Bethany’s lavish wedding, and her nonexistent love life? A fresh, funny, utterly compelling novel, Sloppy Firsts is an insightful, true-to-life look at Jessica’s predicament as she embarks on another year of teenage torment. From the dark days of Hope’s departure through her months as a type-A personality turned insomniac to her completely mixed-up feelings about Marcus Flutie, the intelligent and mysterious “Dreg” who works his way into her heart, this poignant, hilarious novel is sure to appeal to readers who are still going through it, as well as those who are grateful that they don’t have to go back and grow up all over again. “A hilarious trip down memory lane. You’ll laugh out loud–and cringe–as this first novel by McCafferty takes you back to the soap opera that was high school.”—Glamour

The British Film Industry in 25 Careers

Author: Geoffrey Macnab

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2021-01-28

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1350140716

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The British Film Industry in 25 Careers tells the history of the British film industry from an unusual perspective - that of various mavericks, visionaries and outsiders who, often against considerable odds, have become successful producers, distributors, writers, directors, editors, props masters, publicists, special effects technicians, talent scouts, stars and, sometimes, even moguls. Some, such as Richard Attenborough and David Puttnam, are well-known names. Others, such as the screenwriter and editor Alma Reville, also known as Mrs Alfred Hitchcock; Constance Smith, the 'lost star' of British cinema, or the producer Betty Box and her director sister Muriel, are far less well known. What they all have in common, though, is that they found their own pathways into the British film business, overcoming barriers of nationality, race, class and gender to do so. Counterpointing the essays on historical figures are interviews with contemporaries including the director Amma Asante, the writer and filmmaker Julian Fellowes, artist and director Isaac Julien, novelist and screenwriter Hanif Kureishi, and media entrepreneur Efe Cakarel, founder of the online film platform MUBI, who've come into today's industry, adjusting to an era in which production and releasing models are changing – and in which films are distributed digitally as well as theatrically.

The Life and Loves of Ms. Millie

Author: Millie E. Wheeler

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1434925374

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Mildred was born in this world to parents of middle age. Although the exact circumstances were not explained to her, it was clear her birth changed their life and their lifestyle as time passed. Her life rapidly changed as she grew older, attending high school, going to dances, taking part-time jobs . . . then on the way to Canada with friends, she sat close to an interesting guy, whom she never thought would be her husband. They both liked each other, but it was World War II so Paul had to enlist for service. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, but she found her strength from her husband¿s soldier friends, especially Carl, who she corresponded with from then on, until romantic feelings for each other sparked and led them to a happy married life. The Life and Loves of Ms. Millie, by Millie E. Wheeler, is an interesting love story supported by actual copies of love letters.

Becoming Adam

Author: Michael Demers

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2015-04-08

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 149075783X

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Book 4 of the Becoming Adam series continues the contemporary saga that has become the love/unlove story of Michael and Jenthe beautiful wife Michael abandoned in her garden in search of his dream to find "Eve," the woman with whom he hopes to share a perfect love gone right. Michael knew when he left home that he was growing older, that he didn't have a whole lot of time to fulfill his fantasy. Now he discovers a time bomb growing in his body; he's told that he is dying. How do Michael's dear ones, the women he met along the way, handle the news? How does Jen react? Will they move closer or further apart? What pearls of wisdom and what true experiences does Michael add to the stories hospice nurse Suzanne tells as he unexpectedly begins to live out his own dying? Does law of attraction continue to play a big part in his life? Michael concludes this book by writing: "I am content because I rise above contention and go forward with love and purpose. Its easy to be who I am, I am Becoming Adam, I walk always towards the greater light. It is there in the garden that a perfect love awaits my coming. Ill soon be there, Im going home . . ." Is he referring to a garden in heaven, or is Michael going home to Jen?

The Flower Brides

Author: Grace Livingston Hill

Publisher: Barbour Publishing

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 665

ISBN-13: 1634095359

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Beloved author Grace Livingston Hill has been delighting romance readers for generations. This collection of three full-length novels is sure to sweetly satisfy. In Marigold, the lovely Marigold Brooke travels to Washington, DC, where one man sweeps her off her feet, but another helps her see what real love—and faith—are all about. In Mystery Flowers, Diana Disston is heartbroken and comforted only by anonymous and mysterious gifts of flowers. In White Orchids, Camilla Chrystie is joined by a handsome stranger in a desperate effort to save her mother’s life.

The Monster and the Magpie

Author: Brianna Fenty

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2023-04-24

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 1504085450

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She supplies the goods and services that killers need. And in that line of work, the last thing you want is a dissatisfied customer . . . Hope Rippa may look like your average fashionista, but a dark secret bankrolls her luxury lifestyle. Although she might appear a legitimate businesswoman by day, after dark Hope serves as a personal shopper to some of Europe’s wealthiest murderers. You name it, she’ll find it—and charge a hefty sum for the convenience. She didn’t plan to marry one, though. Fifteen years ago, her engagement with prison chaplain Killian Glass ended after she discovered that he moonlighted as a murderer. Since then, their relationship has been strictly professional. In fact, he’s even her best client. Their arrangement works—that is, until Hope makes a mistake and Killian changes the rules. Now, a gruesome game of cat-and-mouse is about to be played in the never-ending night of Iceland’s northern winter . . . But who will come out on top? This literary thriller is perfect for fans of the TV Series Killing Eve and will keep you hooked right until the last page. This book contains reference to drug use, violence, and sex.

Beginning with Cannonballs

Author: Jill McCroskey Coupe

Publisher: She Writes Press

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1631528491

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“ . . . both timely and timeless in today's fraught social climate.” —Necessary Fiction “This lyric novel is a gorgeous mosaic.” —John Dufresne The award-winning author of True Stories at the Smoky View is back with another novel about an unusual friendship. In the 1940s, in segregated Knoxville, Tennessee, Gail (white) and Hanna (black) shared a crib in Gail’s parents’ house, where Hanna’s mother, Sophie, was the live-in maid. When the girls were four, Sophie taught them to swim, and soon they were gleefully doing cannonballs off the diving board, playing a game they'd invented based on their favorite Billie Holiday song. By the time they’re both in college, however, the two friends have lost touch with each other. A reunion in Washington, DC, sought by Gail but resented by Hanna, sets the tone for their relationship from then on. Marriage, children, and a tragic death further strain the increasingly fragile bond. How much longer can the friendship last?