The Tick of Two Clocks by Joan Bakewell
From the acclaimed broadcaster, a story of moving on, a tale of downsizing and the essentials of a good old age.
An inspiration to anyone who still finds old age too distressing a prospect to take seriously -- Sarah Ditum * The Times *
At 88 years old, broadcaster and Labour peer Joan Bakewell shows little sign of slowing down her work rate, yet she has had to confront her age in another way - downsizing * Radio Times *
The broadcaster's account of downsizing and ditching a lifetime of objects is wonderfully told * Observer *
Pertinent thoughts on the subject of growing old and making life-changing decisions * Choice Magazine *
Bakewell's book is an eloquent poetry of departuresHer prim image is undercut here by suggestions of intricate personal mystery, fun and brightness concealing, perhaps, her life's darker corners. * Telegraph *
At 88 years old, broadcaster and Labour peer Joan Bakewell shows little sign of slowing down her work rate, yet she has had to confront her age in another way - downsizing * Radio Times *
The broadcaster's account of downsizing and ditching a lifetime of objects is wonderfully told * Observer *
Pertinent thoughts on the subject of growing old and making life-changing decisions * Choice Magazine *
Bakewell's book is an eloquent poetry of departuresHer prim image is undercut here by suggestions of intricate personal mystery, fun and brightness concealing, perhaps, her life's darker corners. * Telegraph *
Joan Bakewell has had a fifty year career in broadcasting and is still at it. Born in Stockport, graduated in Cambridge, she has published an autobiography, The Centre of the Bed, and two novels: All the Nice Girls and She's Leaving Home. She has two children, six grandchildren, and sits in the House of Lords as a Labour Peer. She lives in North London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780349013947 |
| ISBN 10 | 0349013942 |
| Title | The Tick of Two Clocks |
| Author | Joan Bakewell |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2022-08-11 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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