Book review: The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett The Versions of Us tells three potential tales of the main protagonists Eva and Jim, after they quite literally bump into each other whilst studying at university, and shows us each different way that things could have gone for them. None of the tales are perfect, which is why I fell in love with the book. … Continue reading Review: The Versions of Us
Reviewed by Thomas Edwards This book of unpublished essays frequently reiterates itself as the concluding collection of Christopher HitchensÔÇÖ work. It states in the inner jacket how it is the ÔÇÿfinal volumeÔÇÖ and ÔÇÿthe last of the lastÔÇÖ. As a book that is the final product of collecting the last essays from what was a considerably well-stocked vault is surely not indicative of HitchensÔÇÖ work; … Continue reading Book Review: “And Yet…”, Christopher Hitchens.
Although there is a focus on monetary success, Why WasnÔÇÖt I Taught This At School? aims to bring an all-round feeling of success which stretches from career to personal life. The central idea is that change is possible, but only if it comes from within; that thinking like a winner leads to acting like a winner, leads to being a winner. Reynolds adopts a Nurture … Continue reading Book Review: ‘Why WasnÔÇÖt I Taught This At School?’ by Dave Reynolds
Reviewed by Amy Pay Anyone who has been on work experience will know that one of the best ways to find out about a potential career is to ask people currently working in the area about their job. Sometimes, the things that industry insiders tell you about their work are a thousand times more useful than the disconnected, generic advice drafted out of careers guides. … Continue reading Book Review: Red Top – Being A Reporter… by Bill Coles
You may be planning on seeing the film adaptation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, directed by the bookÔÇÖs author, Stephen Chbosky; but first check out the novel before you go see it on the big screen. Continue reading “Review: Stephen Chbosky’s ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’”
Jasmine Freeman reviews Irish writer Shauna Gilligan’s novel Happiness Comes from Nowhere. Continue reading “Review: Shauna Gilligan’s ‘Happiness Comes From Nowhere’”
