Biography

~ ~ Ben Hogan was born in 1912 in Dublin, Ohio, the youngest of three children. His father owned the local blacksmith?s shop, and there was nothing in the young Hogan?s childhood that would have indicated that as an adult he would become (arguably) the greatest professional golfer of the 20th century. He has long been one of my favourite golfers, and although I never had the opportunity to see him play in the flesh during his heyday in the late 1940?s and 1950?s, I was regaled during my early years on stories of his various achievements and exploits by my late father. ~ ~ But Ben Hogan was an enigma. A man ...  Read the complete review

*****It’s Not A Rehearsal by Amanda Barrie***** When I was growing up, one of my favourite films was Carry On Cleo. Along with the lasting images of Sid James and Kenneth Williams, there was another one – a beautiful woman with dark hair and the most amazing big eyes. It was Amanda Barrie as Cleopatra. It was only later I heard Elizabeth Taylor had played the role too, but for me, Amanda will always be the definitive Cleo. When I was about ten, I had the pleasure of meeting Amanda at the Theatre Royal, Lincoln when she was in the play Blithe Spirit. I remember very little about this unfortunately, but I do recall meeting her. A ...  Read the complete review

Tell me why mummy is a really emotional story which is not for the faint hearted. This book is written by David Thomas and is published by Harper Element. The book is a biography. This is definately a story of a young boys struggle through a horrible time all of which is caused by his mother. It shows a story of a horrific secret that his mother is keeping and her betrayel towards her son. From a young age David Thomas was sexually abused by his mother. His mother was an alcoholic and tells David that they are playing games. He doesnt like the games which his mother is asking him to play however he wants to keep her happy ...  Read the complete review

The Harry Potter has total six books been launched in the market and seventh one which is also the last book of the series is expected to launch in the last week of July. The millions of copies have been booked in advance . All of the books have been a best seller and every body, age 8 to 80 appreciated and liked each part. Movies also release on parts one to four and the movies were super hit. The child who played the part of Harry Potter is a British child star . He fitted well in the character with blue eyes and the spectacles . He has become the riches and the most famous at the age of 17 in the whole of ...  Read the complete review