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The Long and Winding Road
- Narrated by: Alan Jonson
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
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Summary
From the condemned slums of Southam Street in West London to the corridors of power in Westminster, Alan Johnson's multiaward-winning autobiography charts an extraordinary journey, almost unimaginable in today's Britain.
This third volume tells of Alan's early political skirmishes as a trades union leader, where his negotiating skills and charismatic style soon came to the notice of Tony Blair and other senior members of the Labour Party.
As a result Alan was chosen to stand in the constituency of Hull West and Hessle and entered Parliament as an MP after the landslide election victory for Labour in May 1997. But this is no self-aggrandizing memoir of Westminster politicking and skullduggery.
Supporting the struggle of his constituents, the Hull trawlermen and their families, for justice comes more naturally to Alan than do the byzantine complexities of Parliamentary procedure. But of course he does succeed there and rises through various ministerial positions to the office of Home Secretary in 2009.
In The Long and Winding Road, Alan's characteristic honesty and authenticity shine through every word. His audiobook takes you into a world which is at once familiar and strange: this is politics as you've never seen it before.
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- StellaB
- 28-06-17
Excellent third volume of A J's memoirs.
Loved it, back to the standard of the first volume - the second was a bit tedious. A great success story from the abject poverty of his childhood to becoming Home Secretary - an inspirational memoir from a very modest man. Thanks Alan.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-05-21
Recovered from the last book
Alan Johnson, managed to get it back on track after Please Mr Postman’s poor effort. A V Good light hearted depiction of politics through the fall of Maggie and rise of labour again. Would recommend this for anyone with an interest in background politics.
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- L Westerman
- 21-02-24
Like sitting down for a chat with an old friend
Warm and affable as ever. Devoured this is mere hours. Interesting snippets into political life without losing the engaging stories of family and friends that make Alan’s writing so special.
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- trevor j parsons
- 01-06-24
An absorbing read
Alan has an excellent grasp of the English language my favourite section was when the union faced privatisation and the method they used to fight and eventually win their objectives
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- toptone
- 18-03-18
Great Story
Well written and read by Alan Johnson. A great insight to life, union and the political times of my lifetime and a worthy read for anybody interested in the social history of the post WW2 UK.
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- Peter Aarosin
- 21-10-16
Excellent read
So much I did not know in recent politics. I am full of admiration of how Alan came out from his disadvantaged childhood to become a true statesman (with a lot of humour) by being selfless and helping others.
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- C
- 11-03-17
Disappointing compared to his previous memoirs
Bit dull lacked I was quite disappointed having loved his previous memoirs. Still worth listening to
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- stellenbosch
- 21-12-16
Very interesting memoir
I love Alan Johnson's autobiographies. This is the 3rd I've listened to and much enjoyed. Interestingly written and very well read out it gives great insight into the Blair years and Alan's role in them. Fascinating on the Iraq war debate. Can't wait for his next volume. I suspect it will be very depressing.
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- Wollocombe
- 03-05-21
Time to revisit
Interesting and honest journey and a good glimpse into how governments and ministers work. Where have all the good guys gone!
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- Lyndylulu
- 12-07-20
behind the headlines
fascinating and enjoyable look at the life of a politician as he moves through government over the years, what happens to cause the headlines, and what is the motivation behind acts of government. But, even more than this, it's the story of a man who cares.
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