by Alan Bennett (Author)
Alan Bennett's A Life Like Other People's is a poignant family memoir offering a portrait of his parents' marriage and recalling his Leeds childhood, Christmases with Grandma Peel, and the lives, loves and deaths of his unforgettable aunties Kathleen and Myra. Bennett's powerful account of his mother's descent into depression and later dementia comes hand in hand with the uncovering of a long-held tragic secret. A heartrending and at times irresistibly funny work of autobiography by one of the best-loved English writers alive today.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Published: 06 May 2010
ISBN 10: 0571254853
ISBN 13: 9780571254859
Book Overview: The acclaimed title piece from Bennett's bestselling collection Untold Stories.