Full Pardon
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When Billy McFetridge was discharged from the British Army, the Ulster Defence Association knew they...
Alfa Romeo Alfetta: All Saloon/Sedan Models 1972 to 1984 & Coupe Models 1974 to 1987
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With over half a million cars produced, the Alfetta series was a successful volume seller for Alfa...
The Mother God Made Me to be
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My journey from newlywed, to mother of two, to single mom - trying to heal - and become the mother...
You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)
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The Internet isn't all cat videos. There's also Felicia Day - violinist, filmmaker, Internet...
Geek culture geek and sundry video games online games online community
Eat, Drink, Nap: Bringing the House Home
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The quintessential cooking, style and decoration book from Soho House, the world's leading members...
Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: The History of the Disc Jockey
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Last Night a DJ Saved My Life was the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a figure who...
Sifting Through the Clues
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The Agatha Award–winning author of Wreath Between the Lines returns to the Cookbook Nook, where...
I can’t honestly tell you which parts I liked best: the thoughts of the miners as they trudged to the mine and worked there; the sociologists researching the history and decline of the town; and Simon, who works in a call centre by day and has a drag act in local clubs and bars at night. Each part blended with and gave explanations for every other component of this book, and explained the impact on the next generation.
Simon’s sections and the preparation for his show, where he would dress as Margaret Thatcher were particularly engaging. Her impact on ex-mining towns are clearly still apparent, and Simons alter ego, Puttana Short Dress, appears dressed as the Iron Lady with the slogan “This turn is not a lady!” - it’s a genius act!
I was left wondering where Simon and Ryan’s relationship would go, as Ryan seemed unhappy about Simon wearing his makeup on the journey home after his act had finished. Could he accept Simon - ALL of Simon?
This was a short read, that I would happily have read if it was twice (or more!) the length - it was all over too soon!
Recommended.
Playing for the Hoops: The George McCluskey Story
Aidan Donaldson and Joe Bradley
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How did George McCluskey become one of Celtic F.C.'s most memorable football players? What binds the...
Mister: The Men Who Taught the World How to Beat England at Their Own Game
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR. SUNDAY TIMES SPORT BOOK OF THE YEAR. From...