Mum, Can You Lend Me Twenty Quid?
What drugs did to my family
$39.73
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
12 December 2017
Summary
i newspaper ‘What We’re Reading This Week’ December 2017
‘Elizabeth’s courage in speaking out is moving, and her ability to move others is impressive. This is a story that needs to be told, and needs to be heard.’ - Theresa May, Prime Minister
‘Elizabeth [is] someone who had the courage to tell her family’s story and to challenge attitudes. Elizabeth has already made a difference and I am sure that all those who read this book will be both challenged and inspired.’ - …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349418742 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0349418748 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Burton-Phillips, Elizabeth Burton-Phillips, MBE |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Piatkus Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 12 December 2017 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 126mm x 197mm x 21mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
It reinforces the message that I have had to learn the hard way, namely that sometimes, in order to help your loved ones, you have to sever your links with them - FT Magazine
A book that is moving and ultimately, inspiring - Waterstones Books QuarterlyI would urge all parents, teachers and pupils to read this heart-rending book - Wellington CollegeA moving, frightening story - Belfast TelegraphElizabeth’s courage in speaking out is moving, and her ability to move others is impressive … This is a story that needs to be told, and needs to be heard - Prime MinisterAbout The Author
Elizabeth Burton-Phillips
Elizabeth Burton-Phillips was a teacher and has since retrained as a drugs counsellor. She kept a harrowing video diary throughout her sons’ drug addiction. She is in demand to talk to organisations and schools all over the UK, and has founded a charity in her son’s memory.
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