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King of Children, The


by Betty Jean Lifton

Read by Clive Roslin (1 Cd)

On August 6th 1942 Janusz Korczak stepped into legend and this book tells his story. This Polish Jewish doctor sacrificed his own safety on that day when he led the 192 children in his care out of the Warsaw Ghetto and onto the wagons to Treblinka. This book is the story of a wonderful man who throughout his life dedicated himself to the needs and plight of children. His story is uplifting and deeply moving. After reading it one can never feel the same.

No. 1404
Let it Go

by Dame Stephanie Shirley

Read by Anita Boston
"Let It Go" is the autobiography of the entrepreneur Stephanie Shirley turned ardent philanthropist. Five year old Stephanie Buchtal and her older nine year old sister arrived in England on the Kindertransport a few weeks before the outbreak of WWII and brought up by foster parents, as a Christian in the West Midlands. After studying mathematics and working for the Post Office and then a Computer company, at the age of 29 decided, with a bank loan of just £6 to start her own company - from home. This was a time when women were reluctant to fight for their own place in the workplace and gender descrimintation was normal. In fact, this prompted Shirley to change her name to Stevie, to overcome sexism in the industry. In 1959 Stephanie married Derek Shirley and their son Giles aws born in 1963. In 1966 Giles was diagnosed as profoundly autistic and spent a large part o fhis life in residential care. Sadly he died at the age of 35. The company that began in the 60's, Freelance Programmers, grew and grew and over the years generated huge amounts of money. After 45 years the original company no longer exists having been acquired by another company and nearly all the money has gone - some of the money created worthwhile projects, but Dame Stephanie dontaed most of her money to numerous charities. Honoured for her philanthropic work with Dameship in the year 2000. Dame Stephanie is now retired and to quote her own words, "dont know what else life has in store for me , but I believe more firmly than ever, that I will get the most out of what remains for me by giving - rather than receiving."

No. 1768

Lady in Gold, The

by Anne-Marie O’Connor

Read by Frieda Bier
An illuminating and haunting look at turn-of-the-century Vienna. A brilliant portrait of the evolution of a painter, and at the heart of this masterfully told tale of suspense, the Lady in Gold, the shimmering painting and its equally irresponsible subject, the fate of each intertwined forever.

No. 1730

Lampshade, The

by Mark Jacobson

Read by Clive Roslin

This is a mind-bending historical and philosophical journey into the recent past which begins during a hurricane in New Orleans and the discovery of a very strange lampshade. The lampshade takes us back to the Holocaust. A gripping, true and heartbreaking story, deeply haunting and fascinating. A Holocaust detective story from Buchenwald to New Orleans.



No. 1738


Let Me Create A Paradise


by Hirsh Goodman

Read by Martin Brownstein (1 Cd)

Hirsh Goodman was born and brought up in Apartheid South Africa. He moved to Israel as a young man and worked as a journalist specialising in defence matters. He has served in the army and been a part of many of the major events in Israel's history. His knowledge of politicians and insights into their personalities makes this an enthralling book. He also plots his own conversion from a young optimistic Zionist to someone who thinks Israel now stands at a crossroads in the development of its democratic society.

No. 1378

Life, A


by Gabriel Josipovici

Read by Frieda Bier (1 Cd)

Part memoir, part biography and part autobiography, this remarkable book is also an exploration of the role of memory and story-telling in our lives. It is an account of the life of an immensely strong and resourceful yet vulnerable woman as told by her son, and the extraordinary relationship between them which spanned more than 50 years.

No. 1308
Life at Sotheby’s, A

by Michel Strauss

Read by Anita Boston
"Pictures, Passions and Eye" - A Life At Sotheby's. This passion, this "eye" as he calls it was inherited by Michel from his grandfather. Jules Strauss was an early collector of Impressionist art and Michel's father Andre was a man of impeccable taste. Michel Strauss's eye was to lead him to becoming Head of the Impressionist and Modern art Department at Sotheby's where he remained for forty years. During this time he helped set up the British Rail Pension Fund sale which exceeded all expectations and gave him a great sense of achievement. In his book, Michel Strauss tells how his life at Sotheby's gave him tremendous satisfaction and the opportunity to transform his passion into a profession. A career that satisfied his love of painting, the history of art, a liking for the business side of an auction house, and gave him a fulfilling, fascinating and passionate life.

No. 1739
Lionel Bart Story, The

by David & Caroline Stafford

Read by Anita Boston
This is biography of Lionel Bart who rose from humble beginnings and dominated musical theatre in the fifties and sixties. His run of hits began with "Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'be" climaxed with "Oliver", the show that conquered America, won six academy awards, including best picture and best score, and came to a brutal end with "Twang" a spectacular flop in which he had unwisely invested his own fortune. Lionel Bart mixed with artists and showbizpersonalities, hosted wild parties and experienced a downfall that was as spectacular as his triumphs. David and Caroline Stafford's biography is based on exclusive first time access to Lionel Bart's private archives and interviews with those who knew him best, and paints a vivid picture of a great songwriter, and an extraordinary human being who died at the age of 69 in the year 1999.

No. 1737
Little Books Of Big Questions by Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Read by Clive Roslin (1 Cd)

This is actually a series of booklets in which the Chief Rabbi discusses just that "Little Books of Big Questions" It is absolutely fascinating. Sir Jonathan Sacks is quoted as saying, ' It was as a student that I began my Jewish journey of discovery as I hope you will begin yours. Our future depends on your involvement'. In other words, learn to be a Jew in the 21st century.



No. 1443

Litvak in Ongar
by Tony Charles

Read by Mary Ross


This tells the story of Lawrence Litvak. His father Joseph a jew from Vienna built up a business in London'd ragtrade and his mother, Betty who had converted to Judaism. The book is humerous and light. A nostalgic journey back to the 1950s and 60s.

No. 1732


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