NEWKID 26,067 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 On 24/03/2021 at 19:48, THE STIFFMEISTER said: Can’t possibly choose a top five but these five are constants in my ever evolving book shelf . I find it hard to leave “Friday night lights “ off any list of books as it’s the greatest sporting book ever . By quite a stretch . I’ll also take off anything by motley crue or guns and roses biographical as I could do a top five easily , notable shout for Steven alders biography . Great read . and I’ll remove all historical military non fiction types by both Anthony beevor and Stephen ambrose as you cold fill a top ten by those authors alone. So current all time recommended top 5 would be ...... “bury my heart at wounded knee” by Dee brown few books affected me like this . A must read for anyone . Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown WWW.GOODREADS.COM Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee book. Read 3,958 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Now a... “Green eyed boys “ by Christian Jennings . how this isn’t a t v series I’ll never know . Green Eyed Boys by Christian Jennings WWW.GOODREADS.COM Green Eyed Boys book. Read 5 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The bloodiest battle fought by... “The trouble with Africa “ by vic guhrs troubling , insightful ,amazing . The chapter about lions contains the greatest scene you’ve ever read which describes Africa and it’s complicated relationship with itself and the world in a microcosm Trouble With Africa,The: Stories From A Safari Camp by Vic Guhrs WWW.GOODREADS.COM Trouble With Africa,The book. Read 2 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The title of this... “The steel bonnets “ by George McDonald Fraser essential reading for anyone wishing the border country or with a passing interest in British history . A largely forgotten fascinating period of Mafia warfare . The thought of 5000 Armstrong raiders terrified England and Scotland alike . The Steel Bonnets: The Story of the Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers by George MacDonald Fraser WWW.GOODREADS.COM The Steel Bonnets book. Read 78 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. If Jesus Christ... Right this may seem a strange choice but if you’ve read it , you’ll know how good it actually is . It’s very dark , told from the soul and despair of a life spent in pain, addled by addictions to sex , pain killers and 11 Months a year away from your family . This isn’t the book they wanted but it’s the book they got and what a read it is . I’ve mentioned it before to people in conversation and listeners in have interjected and said “ I can’t believe you’ve read that as well” it’s a f***ing great book ! Honestly . Hitman by Brett Hart Hitman By Bret Hart | Used | 9780091932862 | World of Books WWW.WORLDOFBOOKS.COM Buy Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling By Bret Hart. Available in used condition with free... Read Hitman because of this post, brilliant.. picked up 3 books since and struggled getting through them as it was so good.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,553 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 It’s absolutely not what you think is it ? I’ve read a few wwf bios and they are generally as interchangeable as the average footballers one but hitman was different . What a book . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaff 3,411 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: It’s absolutely not what you think is it ? I’ve read a few wwf bios and they are generally as interchangeable as the average footballers one but hitman was different . What a book . Is it a biography, I struggle with fiction stuff lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,162 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: It’s absolutely not what you think is it ? I’ve read a few wwf bios and they are generally as interchangeable as the average footballers one but hitman was different . What a book . “I’m a sex addict……it’s a real disease !” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,553 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Chaff said: Is it a biography, I struggle with fiction stuff lol Yes mate , the auto biography of Brett hitman hart , if you’re not vaguely into wrestling it’s likely best missed . But it’s genuinely enthralling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaff 3,411 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 5 hours ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: Yes mate , the auto biography of Brett hitman hart , if you’re not vaguely into wrestling it’s likely best missed . But it’s genuinely enthralling OK might give it a go, used to watch that with my dad when he first got satellite TV years ago cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 26,067 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 8 hours ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: It’s absolutely not what you think is it ? I’ve read a few wwf bios and they are generally as interchangeable as the average footballers one but hitman was different . What a book . Its quite sad reading mate, loads of casualties to the sport, you just don't realise the issues they all had...bunch of misfits really... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,788 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Reading this again... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,553 Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 Quite into books at the minute to develop myself and current affairs , latest batch of paperbacks to work through Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,162 Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 (edited) 4 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: Quite into books at the minute to develop myself and current affairs , latest batch of paperbacks to work through If I’d written the two Thomas Erickson books they’re have been the shortest books ever, they would have simply said “Tell them to f**k off…..The End !” Edited March 5 by WILF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,553 Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 16 minutes ago, WILF said: If I’d written the two Thomas Erickson books they’re have been the shortest books ever, they would have simply said “Tell them to f**k off…..The End !” Have you ever thought about dipping your toes into the world of business consultancy ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai dogs 1,191 Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 When I get time I’ll read the other Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,162 Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 21 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: Have you ever thought about dipping your toes into the world of business consultancy ? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,835 Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 42 minutes ago, WILF said: Loved that character... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,553 Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 59 minutes ago, dai dogs said: When I get time I’ll read the other Have a day off . Barnebys ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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