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Memoirs

Frank, funny, scandalous, outspoken and very politically uncorrect memoirs from the novelist and poet. Memories of his own life and of his friends, colleagues and enemies - from Roald Dahl and philosopher A.J. Ayer to Margaret Thatcher.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 346 pages

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