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His first book,This Boy, won the RSL Ondaatje Prize and the Orwell Prize in 2013.
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Alan Johnson's moving sequel to the Sunday Times bestseller, This Boy In July 1969, while the Rolling Stones played a free concert in Hyde Park, Alan Johnson and his young family left West London to start a new life. The Britwell Estate in Slough, apparently notorious among the locals, in fact came as a blessed relief after the tensions of Notting Hill, and the local community welcomed them with open arms. Alan had become a postman the previous year, and in order to support his growing family took on every bit of overtime he could, often working twelve-hour shifts six days a week. It was hard work, but not without its compensations - the crafty fag snatched in a country lane, the farmer's wife offering a hearty breakfast and even the mysterious lady on Glebe Road who appeared daily, topless, at her window as the postman passed by... Please, Mister Postman paints a vivid picture of England in the 1970s, where no celebration was complete without a Party Seven of Watney's Red Barrel, smoking was the norm rather than the exception, and Sunday lunchtime was about beer, bingo and cribbage. But as Alan's life appears to be settling down and his career in the Union of Postal Workers begins to take off, his close-knit family is struck once again by tragedy... Moving, hilarious and unforgettable, Please, Mister Postman is another astonishing book from the award-winning author of This Boy.Product Identifiers
PublisherTransworld LTD
ISBN-139780552170659
eBay Product ID (ePID)212671103
Product Key Features
Book TitlePlease, Mister Postman
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicGovernment, History
GenreBiographies & True Stories
TypeTextbook
AuthorAlan Johnson
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight242 g
Item Width127 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorAlan Johnson
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- 17 Oct, 2018
Part 2 of 3
If you have read "This Boy" you will find this quite compelling because it's the second part of a poor boy who made good story. I have now read all three books - the final one being "Long and Winding Road" and found myself sympathetic to Alan Johnson. He demonstrates the value of having someone from a very difficult background in Government. I would have liked more detail about why his first marriage failed, but the reader will discern the reasons.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Nov, 2017
A must read.
Story which is so inspiring whether you remember Alan Johnson or not. Takes you through his hard childhood. Tells you about his wonderful sister s love. Do buy and read and hand on. Inspirational.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Mar, 2017
Good read
A good read but not as good as the first book. Entertaining and well written.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Feb, 2022
Fascinating, I wish Alan Johnson was still on the political scene.
A great read by any standards. Alan Johnson paints pictures with words. Definitely on par with (This Boy). Peter Brailsford.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Nov, 2022
Great book & great value
Read most books written by Alan Johnson & found them all interesting & rather poignant as I grew up in the same era. Would definitely recommend.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Jun, 2020
Excellent
Brilliant book by an excellent authorVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Dec, 2018
great read
excellent 2nd bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Oct, 2018
Book
Excellent purchase came very quick well packed excellent priceVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jul, 2016
Interesting!
An interesting review of Alan Johnson's political journey, family life and life as a postman. For me, a bit bogged down in places with names of fellow union members, meetings and union business, but if that's your thing then you will find this a good read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Aug, 2019
A fascinating read!!
This book is the 2nd of 3 i have bought of the life of alan Johnson its a refreshing change from the usual drivel we read from our politicians . .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
