Untold Stories Paperback Alan Bennett

from hattifattener

More than any writer publishing today, Alan Bennett's work is recognised as a facet of the man himself. Spying my copy of 'Untold Stories' a colleague comments 'Oh, you're reading Alan Bennett'. This is representative of many things - his penchant for understated titles, the strength of his voice...

from trench_wench

I have a real soft spot for Alan Bennet, must be the wry Yorkshire humour. This book didn't disappoint, it was a fantastic collection of autobiographical work, diaries and random musings. I particularly enjoyed his account of his childhood in the Leeds area and coming to terms with his mother's m...

from LynleyS

I probably would've given this five stars had I been English, but many of the people mentioned and politics discussed were unfamiliar to me, which hindered my understanding a little.Alan Bennett is a genius. I've thought this before, and still think so after reading this book.

from sheilaref

A series of essays by the acclaimed writer playwright. Fascinating story of his youth in West Yorkshire.

from msprint

His humaneness and decency come through this - even when he occasionally makes snide comments or has regrets over things he has done. His day to day reporting is funny and best of all he writes beautifully.