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Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Literary Biography & Memoir

Samson Rising

John Hambly (author)

Hardback Published on: 21/08/2020

£18.95

8 reviews

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Publisher information

Publisher: United Writers Publications Ltd
ISBN: 9781852001971
Number of pages: 323
Dimensions: 217 x 140 mm

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A wonderfully uplifting read for the current times

Samson Rising is a memoir that fizzes pace and energy, whose ultimate magic is the way that it touches the heart of the reader, inviting you to reflect on ... READ MORE

Jane Ward

Happy Tears and Sad Tears

I read this book in 3 sittings, and most unlike me, I there were tears rolling down my cheeks at several points. It is a very honest and moving account of... READ MORE

Eileen Churchman

Brilliant and inspiring

Cheerful and tearful. A real emotional rollercoaster full of humour, heartache and inspiration. Such a great page-turner that I read it over a weekend.

Brian Tregunna

Everything a good book should be..

The book was such an easy read. At times so funny and yet so sad also. I reminisced over tank tops and 9 button flares one minute and wept over such traged... READ MORE

Jo Morsman

A wonderful read

I can’t recommend this new book highly enough… John Hambly’s account of growing up in Cornwall in the 1960-70s and moving to London and then settling in Su... READ MORE

Judy Reynolds

5* from start to the end

Johns book was almost snatched out of the postman's hands when it arrived. I was hooked from the first page, shocked by the bullying, amused, saddened and... READ MORE

Sally Tregunna

A great read

A really good read about an inspiring man. John Hambly has achieved so much despite living with MS. Great insight into his life, challenges and remarkable ... READ MORE

Jackie Payne

Samson Rising by John Hambly

A brilliantly written book which kept me reading! It was interesting from start to finish and very funny in places. My own son has MS and his MS specialis... READ MORE

Bernadette Klepacz