In the Words Of
by Carl Marsh
Books Holding Her Breath by Eimear Ryan - Sandycove 12th June 2021 - £12.99
It’s the halfway point of the year, and isn’t life still a challenge, but thankfully, bars and the like have now opened and not just outdoors! So do support them, please do. As most of you will know, I had to take an Asda delivery job during Lockdown, but last week I stopped my shifts, going on a seasonal role (if needed), just in case things go back to where they were. I cannot thank Asda enough and all the staff I have met and will keep friends with. In times of need, Asda really did help me out. Thank you! I am now back to doing my swimming lessons, and to say I have had about 80 enquiries without advertising, well, I am not kidding! All fitness is vital, but swimming is a life skill. So if you can’t get in with me, do try and sort with your local swim schools for your children’s sake. www.swimheroes. co.uk Anyways, back to entertainment! TV/Films Brabham - Blu-ray, DVD & Digital from 14th June I enjoy anything to do with the motor industry, and this film has so many famous faces from the world of Formula One to talk about the life of Jack Brabham. It’s a documentary film, a bit like the “Senna” movie. Sir Jack Brabham is always called ‘the forgotten godfather of modern Formula One racing’, but he’s forgotten no more thanks to this film. Any fan of this sport or anything that moves on wheels (basically) will get sucked into watching this.
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Compared to Sally Rooney, Naoise Dolan and Anna Hope, that will be a done deal for most book readers. This book is about a girl who is ‘shadowed by the ghost of her potential as a competitive swimmer’ - and you all know I like swimming stuff! Yet, it’s not just a swimming adoration book. It’s a book about complicated love stories and a young female growing up in this world dealing with both that ambition and the elements of grief, and all the time when she starts university. A talented author to watch is this Eimear Ryan.
Interviews I had planned on two interviews for you this month, but one with Dr Hilary Jones, and yes, he is the guy on our TV screens on a certain channel in the mornings. For some reason, it did not happen; perhaps my sent over questions were a bit too post-watershed, who knows. Or he might have gone on holiday. I will keep chasing that one. My interview for you this month is with a writer who uses the pseudonym “Monica Lavers”. The reason being is that she worked in Hereford, at the SAS base. She has a book out called: Geezers. It’s not all gung-ho; it’s quite a personal experience of somebody who spent a few years there working hard but getting to know many of the characters. Please read the interview, and then hopefully read the book. I rate the book FIVE STARS, as it kept me up reading to 1 am most nights! That is all! I will see you next month; enjoy your June! Viva la Book! Twitter - @InTheWordsOf_CM Facebook - @InTheWordsOf YouTube - InTheWordsOf
