Alan Clark: A Life in his Own Words by Alan Clark - ISBN: 9780753826737
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Unfiltered politician’s diaries: scandalous, brilliant, and utterly unforgettable.

Alan Clark: A Life in his Own Words

The Edited Diaries 1972-1999

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    784 pages

  • Release Date

    1 November 2010

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Summary

From the moment the first scabrous and brilliant volume was published, people wanted more. Now they have it and they will not be disappointed…

These diaries are not wonderful simply because they show a politician unafraid to say what he thinks, and refusing to suck up to those whom he represents. They are great because they show all sides of a man who was, within his complex personality, arrogant, sensitive, loyal, unfaithful, patriotic, selfish, selfless, and - at all times - complet…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780753826737
ISBN-10:0753826739
Author:Alan Clark, Ion Trewin
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:784
Release Date:1 November 2010
Weight:600g
Dimensions:196mm x 130mm x 50mm
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Critics Review

written with fearlessly indiscreet honesty– Harry Ritchie , DAILY MAIL

written with fearlessly indiscreet honesty – Harry Ritchie * DAILY MAIL *A rollicking good read about a rogering rogue. * SUNDAY MERCURY *Deserving of the most fulsome praise, this is a must-read for anyone who has not been touched by his charm. * CATHOLIC HERALD *

About The Author

Alan Clark

Ion Trewin is a London publisher. Originally a journalist and Literary Editor of The Times (1972-79), he changed gear and into publishing in 1980. He was Alan Clark’s editor and publisher from 1992 until his death and has edited three volumes of Alan Clark’s diaries and written an acclaimed biography of the MP. Married with a son and daughter, he has since 2006 been literary director of the Man Booker Prize.

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