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Alan Johnson

    This author does not focus on literary works; they are a British politician.

    The Long and Winding Road
    In My Life
    Apostolic function
    How to Pinstripe
    This Boy
    Understanding the Edwardian and Inter-War House
    • 2024

      Harold Wilson

      Twentieth Century Man: The Prime Ministers Series

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      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.

      Harold Wilson
    • 2024

      The third novel in the Detective Mangan series, set in Hampton Court by award- winning writer and former MP, Alan Johnson.

      Death on the Thames
    • 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.

      How to Pinstripe, Expanded Edition
    • 2022
    • 2021

      The Late Train to Gipsy Hill

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.5(78)Add rating

      A fast-paced, elegant and warm-hearted thriller from award-winning writer, and former MP, Alan Johnson.

      The Late Train to Gipsy Hill
    • 2018

      In My Life

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.0(119)Add rating

      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.

      In My Life
    • 2016

      The Long and Winding Road

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(47)Add rating

      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.

      The Long and Winding Road
    • 2014

      This Boy

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.3(402)Add rating

      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.

      This Boy
    • 2014

      Please, Mister Postman

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.7(164)Add rating

      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.

      Please, Mister Postman
    • 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.

      Dreams Do Come True