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Absolutely fascinating and totally absorbing, couldn't put the book down read it in 2 days whilst on holiday then started and re-read it all over again, have recommended it and given it to friends who've all enjoyed it. The book was delivered very quickly in great condition and in hard back which I didn't expect best value I had in years
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Thank you, perfect condition & lovely to have a signed copy.
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I bought this book as a fan of the two fat ladies. It now appears that some of the content may be a bit fabricated but I enjoyed reading her outlook on life and the countryside. It was as if she was sitting in front of you having a conversation.
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Everyone should read this book. It is not just a great read, it is so honest.
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Who can ever forget the indomitable duo of Clarissa Dickson Wright and Jennifer Paterson, and their quest for good old fashioned cooking? In these politically correct times, they used great quantities of cream and butter, which astounded the establishment, but delighted all of us who remember such sumptuous fare. In this book, Clarissa wends her way through childhood,and ends with the meeting of Jennifer and fame. Born into a upperclass home, her father being an emminent surgeon, whose patients included royalty. But as with all great men,faults can occur and he was a drunken and violent bully, her relationship with her adored mother, whose death fuelled Clarissa descent into a drunken and unhappy way of life. Her excursion into the law, and becoming one of the youngest advocats ever called to the Bar. Having drunk and partied her way through the fortune her mother had left her, she had to find a job. " I do not remember the 80"s", she says, it was a time of drinking to wake up and drinking to sleep. Following the death of a much loved boy-friend, Clarissa"s drinking hit new heights, following in the footsteps of her hated father, and finding out she had more in common with him than once supposed. The wake up call came as slumped on a kitchen floor,and knowing she would die if she carried on, she vowed to dry out. Once accomplished and being asked by a producer to try for a new style cookery program, she was unknowingly starting her new life. When meeting Jennifer, the assembled crew of the program, expected constant fights between these two formidable women,but surprisingly they became great friends,two new stars were born.This is a story of human failings, but also of great courage, determination and a strength of character not often found. A truly wonderful book.Read full review
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