ISBN: 9780241239957 - A Life of My Own: Tomalin Claire (38 results)

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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A Life of My Own This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller As one of the best biographers of her generation, Claire Tomalin has written about great novelists and poets to huge success: now, she turns to look at her own life.This enthralling memoir follows her through triumph and tragedy in about equal measure, from the disastrous marriage of her parents and the often difficult wartime childhood that followed, to her own marriage to the brilliant young journalist Nicholas Tomalin. When he was killed on assignment as a war correspondent she was left to bring up their four children - and at the same time make her own career.She writes of the intense joys of a fascinating progression as she became one of the most successful literary editors in London before discovering her true vocation as a biographer, alongside overwhelming grief at the loss of a child.Writing with the elan and insight which characterize her biographies, Claire Tomalin sets her own life in a wider cultural and political context, vividly and frankly portraying the social pressures on a woman in the Fifties and Sixties, and showing 'how it was for a European girl growing up in mid-twentieth-century England . carried along by conflicting desires to have children and a worthwhile working life.'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780241239957.…

Condition: Very Good. A life of my own - Claire Tomalin.

Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Imitation cloth, dj, F/F. xii+334pp, 33 b/w illustrations, a fine copy. Ticket for a lecture given by the author laid in. A biography of Tomalin, the English journalist and biographer known for her biographies of Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, Samuel Pepys, Jane Austen and Mary Wollstonecraft. 575 grams.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good Jacket. . Posted within 1 working day. Royal Mail Tracked 24 to UK. Tracked Airmail worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Slight Scratches on Dust Jacket. Appears unread, may have minor damage from transit/storage. Next day dispatch from the UK (Mon-Fri). Please contact us with any queries.

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Hardback. Condition: Used. Once upon a time in the land of literary pretentions, a humble tome emerged from the hallowed halls of Penguin Viking, promising to deliver a narrative that could quite possibly be about a life lived, but more intriguingly, how that life might not be as singular as one expects. Enter ?A Life Of My Own? by Claire Tomalin?a book whose very title suggests an impending existential crisis but reassures you with the comforting notion that it?s not just any ordinary life, but one that has, presumably, an intricate plot twist involving self-discovery and perhaps a cat or two. Published in 2017, this literary pièce de résistance is the literary equivalent of discovering a forgotten biscuit tin at the back of the cupboard?at first, you?re not quite sure if it?s stale or absolutely delightful, but the prospect of unearthing the hidden wonders within is far too tempting to resist. Tomalin, known for her palpable wit and incisive observations, seems to have put her signature flair into recounting events that could be mundane and yet are transformed into a tapestry of life lessons, questionable decisions, and the odd epiphany. If only our own lives could be penned with such aplomb! Alas, we?re left with the thrift-store versions of our experiences. With a title like ?A Life Of My Own,? you may find yourself pondering whether this book is an intimate memoir, a philosophical treatise on the essence of individuality, or merely a very long letter to a friend about how one utterly failed at all their New Year resolutions. One can only speculate what profound revelations await between the pages. Will it be a treasure trove of sage advice or an amusing catalogue of life?s absurdities? The thrill is in the mystery! As you flip through the pages, you might encounter themes that ring eerily familiar yet delightfully skewed. Imagine grappling with the absurdity of social norms while simultaneously teaching your pet goldfish to complete a crossword puzzle. Tomalin?s prose, sharp as a freshly-whittled pencil, invites readers to meander through the labyrinth of existence where every twist and turn could lead to enlightenment or, at the very least, a chuckle or two. If there is one thing to take away, it?s that while life may be a comedy of errors, it?s also a canvas for glorious self-expression?or in some cases, an untouched art piece in a gallery of dust. Now, let?s address the ever-important aspect of its condition. Condition: This literary treasure has been gently used, possibly providing a veritable history of lives touched before it reached your unsuspecting hands. Expect a few creased pages that bear witness to the emotional rollercoasters of previous readers, perhaps a coffee stain or two which adds character (or at least a conversation starter). Its spine has been lovingly cracked, indicating that it has been suitably adored, while the cover exhibits the kind of wear that suggests it?s been held tightly during moments of revelation or laughter, perhaps while sitting in a café contemplating life?s great mysteries. Whether you?re looking for profound insights or simply a whimsical distraction from the mundanity of your own ?life of your own,? this book has the potential to serve both purposes. It might motivate you to take a good hard look at your own experiences or leave you chuckling in recognition of your own delightful mess. In any case, consider it a companion on your journey of self-exploration, or at least a witty diversion on a rainy afternoon. So why not add ?A Life Of My Own? to your bulging bookshelf? It might just be the perfect antidote to finding out that your own life, much like this book, is a convoluted narrative that deserves a second glance. After all, it?s brought to you by Crappy Old Books, the place where old stories find a new lease on life?even if they come with a few quirks and some well-loved scars. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY T.…

2nd impression. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 331 pages; 20 cm. Subjects; Biographers Great Britain ; Biography. Women biographers Great Britain ; Biography. Authors, English 20th century ; Biography. Authors, English 21st century ; Biography. Women authors, English 20th century ; Biography. Women authors, English 21st century ; Biography. Autobiography: arts & entertainment. Autobiography: literary. 1 Kg. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a fine dust-wrapper. Remain well-preserved overall. Physical description; 334 p. Subjects; Tomalin, Claire Biography. Biographers Great Britain Biography. Women biographers Great Britain Biography. Authors, English 20th century Biography. Critics England Biography. Editors England Biography. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Viking, 2017. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, xii,334pp. Bumped and a little slanted. A fair copy. 9780241239957/0.5uk.

Condition: Very Good.

2nd impression. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 331 pages; 20 cm. Subjects; Biographers Great Britain ; Biography. Women biographers Great Britain ; Biography. Authors, English 20th century ; Biography. Authors, English 21st century ; Biography. Women authors, English 20th century ; Biography. Women authors, English 21st century ; Biography. Autobiography: arts & entertainment. Autobiography: literary. 1 Kg. …

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Slight lean to spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. y Very Good. y First Edition, First Printing. London: Viking, 2017. Book. Very Good. Black Cloth Boards. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Autobiography by the literary critic and biographer, describing the pressures on a woman with the conflicting roles of child rearing and career. 334pp illustrated with black and white photographs to the text. Gilt lettering to spine. Slight bumping to lower corners, otherwise very good copy with no inscriptions. Unclipped DJ has minimal shelfwear, otherwise very good. Book.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a fine dust-wrapper. Remain well-preserved overall. Physical description; 334 p. Subjects; Tomalin, Claire Biography. Biographers Great Britain Biography. Women biographers Great Britain Biography. Authors, English 20th century Biography. Critics England Biography. Editors England Biography. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED COP. 1st edition/1st impression; otherwise without inscription in not price clipped dust jacket, which is now protected by a removable transparent wrapper. Flat signed on the title page with Topping signed first wrap around. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st impression, appears little read, not price clipped (£16.99), no owner's name or other inscription, D/j has no tears, nicks, creases or marks and is protected by a clear removable sleeve.