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book Keeping Mum, a memoir about his mother's struggle with dementia, showcases Thompson's exceptional talent for combining personal narrative with deep social awareness, delivering a moving account that resonates with readers on both an emotional and intellectual level.
Jan 1, 2006 · Autobiography - a quick read (today) for my book club of what turns out to be a social history of growing up in London (and Cambridge) during and just after WW2. Reminiscent of my parents tales of this era in London and Wales; adding further dimension and colour to the stories I grew up with.
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Keeping Mum is a 2005 British black comedy film co written and directed by Niall Johnson and starring Rowan Atkinson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith and Patrick Swayze. It was produced by Isle of Man Film, Azure Films and Tusk Productions, and was released in the United Kingdom on 2 December 2005, by Summit Entertainment .
Summary: Crystal clear prose, a dry sense of humour and a complete lack of self-pity elevates Keeping Mum from the swollen ranks of the "poor me" memoirs into something that is really quite sublime. Highly recommended.
May 2, 2020 · Danny Malooley's life is falling apart. He's a single parent with an eleven-year-old son, Will, who hasn't spoken since the death of his mother in a car crash fourteen months ago. He's being pursued by a dodgy landlord for unpaid rent and, to make matters worse, he's just lost his job on a building site.
