Michael Palin: The Truth, Kartoniert / Broschiert
The Truth
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- Verlag:
- Orion Publishing Co, 07/2013
- Einband:
- Kartoniert / Broschiert
- Sprache:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9780753828120
- Artikelnummer:
- 3170927
- Umfang:
- 304 Seiten
- Copyright-Jahr:
- 2013
- Gewicht:
- 288 g
- Maße:
- 201 x 143 mm
- Stärke:
- 23 mm
- Erscheinungstermin:
- 18.7.2013
- Hinweis
-
Achtung: Artikel ist nicht in deutscher Sprache!
Kurzbeschreibung
Keith Mabbut is at a crossroads in his life. When he is offered the opportunity of a lifetime - to pen the biography of the elusive Hamish Melville, a highly influential activist and humanitarian - he seizes the chance to write something meaningful. His search to find out the real story behind the legend takes Mabbut to the lush landscapes and environmental hotspots of India. The more he discovers about Melville, the more he admires him - and the more he connects with an idealist who wanted to make a difference. But is his quarry really who he claims to be? As Keith discovers, the truth can be whatever we make it...In this wonderful, heartwarming novel, Michael Palin turns his considerable skills to fiction in the story of an ordinary man on an extraordinary adventure.
Klappentext
Is the truth really what we make it?
From the inimitable Michael Palin, a warm and intelligent novel about good intentions and human frailty.
'A feel-good story leaving the reader on a real high' OBSERVER
Keith Mabbut has been offered the opportunity of a lifetime - to pen the biography of the elusive Hamish Melville, a highly influential activist and humanitarian. Feeling that his life has reached a crossroad, he seizes the chance to write something meaningful.
His search to find out the real story behind the legend takes Mabbut to the lush landscapes and environmental hotspots of India. The more he discovers about Melville, the more he admires him - and the more he connects with an idealist who wanted to make a difference. But is his quarry really who he claims to be? As Keith discovers, the truth can be whatever we make it...
'THE TRUTH is the perfect example of [Palin's] literary brilliance ' STYLIST
'An ingeniously plotted book, beautifully written and hugely enjoyable' DAILY TELEGRAPH
Biografie
Michael Edward Palin, geb. 1943 in Yorkshire, ist ein weltbekannter Schauspieler, Bestsellerautor und Comedian. Er war Mitbegründer von Monty Pythons Flying Circus. Schon als Kind liebte er die Schauspielerei und trat, bevorzugt in komischen Rollen, auf. Seine zweite große Leidenschaft ist das Reisen. 1980 entdeckte ihn die BBC als Reisereporter; seitdem sind viele erfolgreiche Reisebücher von ihm erschienen. 2009 bekam er den Galaxy British Book Award.