The girl from Leam Lane: the life and writing of Catherine Cookson
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Book Overview
Catherine Cookson was born 100 years ago in a run-down area on the south bank of the Tyne. Forty-four years later her d but novel, Kate Hannigan, established her as a bestselling storyteller of rare... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0747219419
ISBN13:9780747219415
Release Date:January 1997
Publisher:Headline
Length:248 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 9.5" x 6.4"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
An important addition to any who want an in-depth survey of Cookson's life.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Prior fans of Catherine Cookson will appreciate a biography covering her troubled life, blending Cookson's own memoir with previously unpublished material which includes conversations between Cookson and the author to allow for a wide-ranging survey of her life and psyche. These conversations round out details on Cookson's contributions and the entire effort makes for an important addition to any who want an in-depth survey of Cookson's life. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch
The Girl from Leam Lane and other tales out of school
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I found this book very interesting and well written. Catherine Cookson's candidness gave this reader an insight into a background that allowed the author to create multi-faceted characters who persevere despite any obstacles that may arise.
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