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In his rich, lyrical and emotionally exposing memoir, Chris brings to life his childhood in the 70s, from his bedroom bursting with fox skulls, birds' eggs and sweaty jam jars, to his feral adventures. Published: 6 Apr 2017 But when he stole a young Kestrel from its nest, he was about to embark on a friendship that would teach him what it meant to love, and that would change him forever. The memoir that inspired Chris Packham's BBC documentary, Asperger's and Me A beautifully told, deeply personal growing-up memoir from the BBC presenter about life, death, love and nature. He is a vital writer" LEMN SISSAY"Alex Wheatle writes from a place of honesty and passion" STEVE McQUEEN, director of Small Axe Beautifully wrought, this coming-of-age memoir will be unlike any you've ever read. . Voted the UK's Favourite Nature Book. Paperback / softback 384 pages
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Nighthawk
As I’m a similar age I loved the reminders of my own difficult childhood and school years. ’I also liked the way the chapters jumped around and were not in chronological order. A blissful, beautifully written book Chris Packham has written a brave and honest account of his life growing up in the 60s and 70s.
Tonya Craig
Some have criticised his writing style, but I found it evocative. A must read for all Chris’ Fans !
Mr. Robin M. Newton
Highly recommended. Brilliant read as it takes you back to the 60s-70s seen through Chris’ Eyes! I hope Chris writes further autobiographies.
Written down almost in diary form it takes the reader through his early years up to now and tells you all about how he saw the world and his response to others who didn’t see things the same way! ‘This schedule was all about my mother and sister because life , apparently was not ‘all about me’.
…. And they liked to sit in the sun or wander hand in hand across a slimy concrete pool, dodging the cigarette ends and lolly sticks and rampaging teenagers and fat Labradors fetching sticks in ankle deep water that my dad said was full of wee. !
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