It's out! Today's the Day. Official publication day.:cheer::D:thumbsup:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pie-Mash-Pre...=Norman+Jacobs
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It's out! Today's the Day. Official publication day.:cheer::D:thumbsup:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pie-Mash-Pre...=Norman+Jacobs
Congrats Parkerman, hope you sell millions of copies!!!
When it's serialised on television will you help advertise it with one of your naked dances, moonstorm...?
Well of course I will - that is bound to help it :sick: :crying:
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Originally Posted by parkerman
Hopefully my copy's winging its way to me as we speak. :)
I just spoke to Vivian from the Newham Book shop. She says she has loads of copies in and will open up early for me to pick my copy up before i head to work. Lovely women. I think they are really plugging your book which is great.
Thanks sw. :)
By the way, my book is no 2 on Amazon in philosopher biographies best sellers. I'm currently splitting Alan Turing, who is 1&3! I've never thought of myself as a philosopher!!!
That's great news. You must be one after writing 25 books!
Got my copy today and already started reading it. It's very good.
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do we on here get free copiesQuote:
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do we on here get free copiesQuote:
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No.:DQuote:
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I've received the notification that my copy's on its way now. I'm really looking forward to reading it and finding out about your childhood. :)
Nearly finished the book. It has been an enjoyable read. I have been reading bits to my neighbour who remembers that period well. You were blessed with really good parents.
Thank you, sw. Yes, I had a very happy childhood thanks to my parents. They were very good to me and continued to be long after I'd left home, got married and had children of my own.
I've received your book, Parkerman, and hope to start reading it soon. I've had a quick look at the photos which are fascinating. I love it when auto-biographical books contain photographs.
Tweeted by Leeds Public Library this morning: "LeedsLibraries @leedslibraries
Great read! 'Pie 'n' Mash & Prefabs' by Norman Jacobs @normanjac takes a look at a 50s & 60s childhood in Hackney."
Famous oop t'north as well now!
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We have a celebrity among us!!!!
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Seriously though, congratulations Norman! :)
Parkerman just started the book ..:thumbsup: May I ask did you keep a diary , make notes later on, or is it memory recall ?...:)
The first chapter is part memory and part from autobiographies my mum and dad each wrote. Most of the rest is memory recall. I did start keeping a diary in December 1964 so some of the dates right at the end are taken from that, though the incidents themselves I remember well.
I have a good memory - it comes in handy in quizzes.:D
I heard that in one london borough they tried to re house single parents and make them go to Hastings, Birmingham etc. They challenged and stayed. I wont say anymore as many Forum members are all reading your book!
I'm feeling really upset today because my beloved cat, Simba, has been put to sleep. He was about 13 years old (I adopted him as an adult cat so not exactly sure of his age) and had been suffering from heart failure for a few months. I'll miss him. :crying:
Some photos if anyone's interested:-
Annoyed at having his picture taken:
http://i.imgur.com/6akIc3Zl.jpg
Chilling:
http://i.imgur.com/RO1eKscl.jpg
Snuggled with my dog, Kite:
http://i.imgur.com/N53mxEXl.jpg
RIP :(
(I'm seeing my daughter and granddaughter in a bit so that'll cheer me up.)
Very sorry to hear the sad news about
your cat Dazzle. You will miss him a lot!
The pic at the top is lovely and shows
his beautiful.eyes.
Dupl
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Originally Posted by maidmarian
so sad Dazzle, hope you get cheered a bit by the grandaughter running you ragged!!
I had four cats - now only one left, and she is best friends with our youngest dog!!!!???? she is 12 dog is 18 months and literally gets ordered about by the cat!!???
hope Simba didnt suffer
xx
Thanks. Simba didn't suffer.Quote:
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That's funny about your dog and bossy boots cat! :)
That's so sad, Dazzle. I am a great cat lover myself. I've had a total of seven cats in my life - still have two. It's just awful when they die or are put to sleep. I've always wished cats could live as long as us. 13 or 14 years is just such short life. It's good to hear that Simba didn't suffer.
Thanks. :)Quote:
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It never gets easier to lose a beloved pet. I agree about their lifespan - it feels like they're only with us for such a brief time. :(
Odd thing is she (mo) didn't start hanging out with dog (Maggie) until sadly her brother was put to sleep last year? In the last 9 months she has managed to train the dog more successfully than I have!!??Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzle
Sorry to hear that Dazzle. Hope you are ok
So very sorry to hear that, it is heartbreaking to lose a pet but you gave him a good and safe life and he will have appreciated that and you can hopefully get some comfort from that :( xxxxxQuote:
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Sorry to hear your sad news Dazzle. Hope you're alright, those photos of Simba are lovely.
Very sorry Dazzle to hear about your sad news, it is heartbreaking when one of the animals die. xx
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Thanks you all for your condolences. I'm feeling a bit better today, due in no small part to you lovely people (including the people I posted replies to yesterday). :)Quote:
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Up early to go and see my mum. Not been able to see her for two weekends as helping my daughter with job applications for teacher posts She was hopefully qualify to be a teacher this summer. She has a job interview tomorrow so preparing her this afternoon. Then got to help my friends daughter do her application for a job in law later. I hate job applications!
My daughter lacks confidence. I am worried that even if she gets offered a job they may reject for her long term conditions. Even though she has medical conditions she only had one day off in a year when she was working. She loves children and has a passion for teaching. When she comes home and talks about the kids in school she has so much love and care for them. This PGCE has been tough but she has managed it. They gave her a school placement 2 hours away and she comes home exhausted and still has to prepare for the next day.
Up early to go and see my mum. Not been able to see her for two weekends as helping my daughter with job applications for teacher posts She was hopefully qualify to be a teacher this summer. She has a job interview tomorrow so preparing her this afternoon. Then got to help my friends daughter do her application for a job in law later. I hate job applications!
My daughter lacks confidence. I am worried that even if she gets offered a job they may reject for her long term conditions. Even though she has medical conditions she only had one day off in a year when she was working. She loves children and has a passion for teaching. When she comes home and talks about the kids in school she has so much love and care for them. This PGCE has been tough but she has managed it. They gave her a school placement 2 hours away and she comes home exhausted and still has to prepare for the next day.
Fingers, toes and eyes crossed she gets the job!!! :)