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    A Life in the Day

    Written by Hunter Davies

    Narrated by Cameron Stewart

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    About this audiobook

    Hunter Davies’ childhood lived amongst the post-war dirt and grime of Carlisle was immediately hailed as a classic memoir from one of Britain’s foremost columnists of the past half century. The Co-op’s Got Bananas! left our protagonist at the cusp of working for one of the world’s greatest newspapers – The Sunday Times. In this much-anticipated sequel, Hunter now looks back across five decades of successful writing to reflect on his colourful memories of the living in London during the height of the Swinging Sixties, becoming editor of Britain’s first colour weekend supplement The Sunday Times magazine; befriending the Beatles; and interviewing (and partying with) the biggest names in television, film and theatre of the day.
      Hunter brings the story full circle to reflect on his years spent with the love of his life – the bestselling writer Margaret Forster, who sadly passed away in February 2016. This will not only be a colourful and enjoyable memoir of what it was like to be at the epicentre of Britain’s artistic heart, but also an emotional, heart-felt tribute to family, friends and colleagues.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio UK
    Release dateJul 13, 2017
    ISBN9781471168437
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    A Life in the Day
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    Hunter Davies

    Hunter Davies was at the heart of London culture in the Swinging Sixties, becoming close friends with The Beatles, and especially Sir Paul McCartney. He has been writing bestselling books, as well as widely read columns for major newspapers and magazines, for over fifty years. He lives in London and was married to the author Margaret Forster.

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    • 5/5
      The continuing adventures of Hunter Davies that shows as well as talent and luck he has a good business acumen. This is full of footballing, Beatles and celeb anecdotes as Hunter progresses through life but its also a study of a loving marriage and a strong family. Funny and sad. A great auto biography, when hard work and talent were more important than nepotism and an archaic old school tie network.