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Toby Young

    Toby Young is a British journalist celebrated for his sharp, often provocative wit, a style that has earned him as many detractors as admirers. His writing dissects the often-unforgiving landscapes of journalism and entertainment, offering readers a humorous yet insightful exploration of professional ambition and its inherent challenges. He approaches his subjects with a distinctive blend of self-deprecation and biting observation, crafting narratives that are both relatable and highly entertaining.

    What Every Parent Needs to Know
    New York für Anfänger
    Un alieno a Hollywood
    The Sound of No Hands Clapping
    How to Lose Friends and Alienate People
    • The Sound of No Hands Clapping

      A Memoir

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Toby comes back to London after having been chewed up and spat out by New York. He describes his relationship with a Hollywood movie producer, his attempts to become a micro-celebrity, and his hopeless struggle to cope with the demands of marriage and fatherhood. This work also includes gossip about the worlds of media and entertainment.

      The Sound of No Hands Clapping
    • Toby Young, einen Journalisten aus London, zieht es nach New York, um für ein renommiertes Magazin zu schreiben. Aber eigentlich hat er nur ein Ziel: reich und berühmt zu werden - und die schönsten Frauen rumzukriegen. Leider geht sein Start gründlich schief. Er stolpert von einem Fettnapf in den nächsten, und keine der atemberaubenden Frauen, denen er begegnet, fährt auf seinen Charme ab. Da beschließt Toby, noch zwei oder drei Schritte weiter zu gehen...

      New York für Anfänger
    • What Every Parent Needs to Know

      How to Help Your Child Get the Most Out of Primary School

      • 406 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      What is your child learning each day in school? How can you tell if they are doing well or badly? And what can you do to help? This manual contains absolutely everything you need to know about primary schooling and the new UK curriculum, ensuring your child will succeed and flourish every step of the way.

      What Every Parent Needs to Know