Trying to Please by John Julius Norwich
John Julius Norwich's life has reflected an appetite for living, enlivened by a sense of personal theater. Trying to Please is an engaging and amusing memoir that describes a glamorous but vanishing world. From the monasteries on Mt. Athos to a camel trek across the Sahara, the book shows how Norwich's passions for history, travel, and music have combined with simpler pleasures like friendship and a close family. A remarkable life and a thoroughly enjoyable read.John Julius Norwich's life has reflected an appetite for living, enlivened by a sense of personal theater. Trying to Please is an engaging and amusing memoir that describes a glamorous but vanishing world. From the monasteries on Mt. Athos to a camel trek across the Sahara, the book shows how Norwich's passions for history, travel, and music have combined with simpler pleasures like friendship and a close family. A remarkable life and a thoroughly enjoyable read.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781604190311 |
| ISBN 10 | 1604190310 |
| Title | Trying to Please |
| Author | John Julius Norwich |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Axios Press |
| Year published | 2010-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 425 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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