Exploring the life and leadership of Harold Wilson, this work by former Labour cabinet minister Alan Johnson delves into the complexities of Wilson's premierships. As a bestselling author and ex-politician, Johnson provides unique insights into Wilson's political strategies and personal challenges, offering a nuanced portrait of a pivotal figure in British politics. The book combines historical analysis with personal anecdotes, shedding light on the impact of Wilson's policies during a transformative era in the UK.
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- 2024
- 2024
The third novel in the Detective Mangan series, set in Hampton Court by award- winning writer and former MP, Alan Johnson.
- 2022
How to Pinstripe features all you need to know about getting started, mastering the form, and understanding how a good design comes together—all from acclaimed veteran striper Alan Johnson.
- 2022
Another fast-paced and warm-hearted thriller from award-winning writer, and former MP, Alan Johnson.
- 2021
The Late Train to Gipsy Hill
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A fast-paced, elegant and warm-hearted thriller from award-winning writer, and former MP, Alan Johnson.
- 2018
In My Life
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
His love affair with pop music blossomed alongside the music itself, which exploded into being in the mid-1950s and came to embody the iconoclastic spirit of a new era. Honest, poignant and very funny, it is more than just a nostalgic celebration of music: it offers a new perspective on the singular life of Alan Johnson the man.
- 2016
The Long and Winding Road
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Winner of the Parliamentary Book Award, best memoir by a Parliamentarian, 2016From the condemned slums of Southam Street in West London to the corridors of power in Westminster, Alan Johnson's multi-award-winning autobiography charts an extraordinary journey, almost unimaginable in today's Britain.
- 2014
This Boy
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Alan Johnson's childhood was not so much difficult as unusual, particularly for a man who was destined to become Home Secretary. This book tells the story of two incredible women: Alan's mother, Lily, who battled against poor health, poverty, domestic violence and loneliness to try to ensure a better life for her children; and his sister, Linda.
- 2014
Please, Mister Postman
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Paints a picture of England in the 1970s, where no celebration was complete without a Party Seven of Watney's Red Barrel, smoking was the norm rather than the exception, and Sunday lunchtime was about beer, bingo and cribbage.
- 2012
Dreams Do Come True
- 148 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Aimed at young teens and dreamers, this engaging story combines humor with relatable life experiences. Its easy-to-read format and entertaining plot make it an enjoyable choice for those seeking inspiration and laughter as they navigate their own journeys.
