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Autobiography / Biography Books
A Man Called Dave – Dave Pelzer – Preloved Paperback
R50,00Dave Pelzer’s remarkable journey from a child who lived in terror of his unstable, violently unpredictable mother’s every move, to his emergence as an inspiration the world over is a remarkable tale of survival and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.
Dave Pelzer’s three volumes of memoirs – A Child Called ‘It’, The Lost Boy and A Man Named Dave – brought this story of courage and triumph against all odds to the world, becoming global bestsellers.
My Story brings these volumes together, following Dave from a childhood spent in fear, his tempestuous teenage years haunted by the spectre of his mother, through to his adulthood, and his great achievement of not only understanding and reconciling the story of his own life, but his dedication to helping others overcome similar adversity.
It is a remarkable story of courage and survival, already embraced by millions and destined to inspire millions more.
Captain in the Cauldron – The John Smit Story – Mike Greenaway Preloved Medium Size Paperback
R45,00Autobiography of the South African rugby captain John Smit. Paperback. 8vo. 291pp. Good condition.
Diana Her True Story – Andrew Morton Preloved Medium Size Paperback
R65,00An updated version of the Princess of Wales’ biography, with a new chapter covering recent events and 25 additional colour photographs which have never previously been published
Diana Princess of Wales – A Biography by Penny Junor – Preloved Large Hard Cover
Original price was: R65,00.R45,00Current price is: R45,00.
Everest – Free to Decide Cathy O’Dowd – Preloved Large Paperback
R65,00May 1996 was one of the most eventful months in Everest’s history – for all the wrong reasons. Forteen expeditions were trying to climb the mountain from the southern side, among them the first South African team ever to attempt the summit. Sponsored initially by the “Johannesburg Sunday Times” and with the personal blessing of Nelson Mandela, the expedition was led by Ian Woodhall, and ex-British Army officer who had relatively limited high-altitude experience. The South Africans were dogged by early problems, which started when the three most experienced climbers in the team quit before even reaching base camp due to personality clashes with Woodhall, who also banished a reporter and photographer from the main sponsor, who then withdrew their support. At the South Col (26,000 feet) they sat out the huge storm of May 10-11 that led to the death of 11 climbers, but finally achieved their goal on Saturday 25 May when Ian Woodhill and Cathy O’Dowd reached the summit of Everest. Bruce Herrod, the deputy leader and a renowned photographer, reached the top later that day, unfortunately he did return – his body was found not far below the summit a year later.
For Crying Out Loud: The World according to Clarkson Volume 3 – Preloved LARGE Paperback
R65,00The famously outspoken and outrageous presenter of “Top Gear”, Jeremy Clarkson, shares his opinions on just about everything in “For Crying Out Loud” – a hilarious collection of Jeremy’s “Sunday Times'” columns and the third in his “The World According to Clarkson” series which also includes “The World According to Clarkson”, “And Another Thing” …and “How Hard Can It Be?” “Cars take a back seat as Clarkson grumpily lets rip …the man has a point!” (“Zoo”). The publication of “The World According to Clarkson” in 2004 launched a multi-million copy bestselling phenomenon. But to no avail. Jeremy’s one man war on crimes against common sense has not yet been won. And out hero’s still scratching his head at the madness of it all.
But it’s not all bad. He’s learnt a little along the way, including: why binge drinking is good for you; the worst word in the English language; the remarkable secret of eternal youth; the problem with America; and how to dispose of a seal. For anyone who’s been driven to wonder just what is the matter with people these days, “For Crying Out Loud” is perfect riposte. Surprising, fearless and always laugh-out-loud funny, Clarkson’s back. And he’s got a point…Number-one bestseller Jeremy Clarkson writes on cars, current affairs anything else that annoys him in his sharp and funny collections.
Home Truths: Life Around My Father – Penny Junor – Preloved Paperback
R50,00John Junor was a brilliant newspaperman. As editor of the Sunday Express for 32 years, he wielded more power than many of the politicians he wrote about, mixing with prime ministers, princes, captains of industry, and film stars. Yet his family life was far from idyllic. He and his wife lived apart for the last 18 years of his life as she tried to rebuild the confidence that he had shattered. Two years after his death, Penny Junor was compelled to set down her father’s biography, partly to celebrate the life of a powerful and influential public figure, and partly to come to terms with her own emotionally charged relationship with him.