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A Christmas Cracker: A collection of seasonal stories Paperback – October 12, 2018
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- Print length140 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 12, 2018
- Dimensions5.06 x 0.32 x 7.81 inches
- ISBN-100955431034
- ISBN-13978-0955431036
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Product details
- Publisher : Doveridge Publications (October 12, 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 140 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0955431034
- ISBN-13 : 978-0955431036
- Item Weight : 5.1 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.06 x 0.32 x 7.81 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #11,655,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #11,223 in Humor Essays (Books)
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About the author
![Philip Whiteland](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amzn-author-media-prod/raumlhp72j08uet73vnmuajt37._SY600_.jpg)
Philip is a retired university lecturer in Human Resource Management. You wouldn't believe how many potential friends he has lost, over the years, by telling them that.
He has now turned 60, which is marginally better than not turning 60 in his opinion, but not much. He has also occasionally been accused of humour. If you can forgive him these facts, then you might just enjoy his writing.
He lives on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District, because that is as far as they will let him in. He was born and brought up, in Burton upon Trent, the home of the UK brewing industry, and spent many of his early years attempting to support that industry single-handedly. Much of his writing over the past few years, for the Derby Telegraph, Burton Mail's "times gone by" magazine and Mature Times has featured his recollections of growing up (allegedly) in the 1950s and 1960s. He's christened his combination of nostalgia and comedy 'nostalgedy', he did consider 'comalgia' but he thought it sounded too much like an unfortunate medical condition.
Radio Derby broadcast a number of his stories and you can hear their interview with Philip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkFYZ8Oi0MA and there is an audio version of one story (so far) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CivqL_r8uLE.
"Steady Past Your Granny's" was Philip's first, self-published, collection of stories, available in Kindle and Paperback formats. The bumper sequel, "Crutches for Ducks" was published on Kindle on 1st November, 2011, and the third collection of 'nostalgedy' stories, "A Kick at the Pantry Door" burst onto the scene on 1st July, 2013. Number 4 in the series, 'Giving a Bull Strawberries was published in March, 2015 and boasts of being the only book to have a 30 foot shovel on the cover! Finally, the fifth and latest book in the 'nostalgedy' series 'The Things You See...' is the first in the series to be available both as an e-book and now in paperback. There is also a Christmas Special containing a mix of 'nostalgedy' and humorous fiction guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit at any time of the year 'A Christmas Cracker'.
You can find Philip on Facebook and Twitter (@philwhiteland) and at his blog site www.philwhiteland.blogspot.co.uk
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016Ah, the musings of Christmas Past. The best way to spark one's own memories is to hear another tell his and Whiteland's whimsical exploits can do just that for the more mature among us who can easily relate to the nostalgic draw. I got such a kick out of the Smith's Christmas Letter it nearly makes me want to write one of my own! And my dark sense of humor was delighted with the antics of Archibald.
A pleasant kick off to the holiday season.
Top reviews from other countries
- J. WatchornReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A big smile
A lovely gentle funny, nostalgic group of stories. From irreverent nativity tales to advice on presents for your man! Loved it. I'll be reading more of this series, hope they're all as funny.
- FrancescaReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Cracker can't fail to entertain!
What a brilliant read, especially during the 'run up' to Christmas - although there's much to be said for reading this at any time of year to get that lovely warm nostalgic Christmassy feeling!
If you are one of the 'baby-boomers' this book will especially have appeal. So much reminded me of my own childhood, that I laughed out loud with recognition.
A mix of whimsical, amusing stories, along with true events and tales from the author's childhood, A Christmas Cracker can't fail to entertain. Philip has great way with words, and I love his sense of humour.
Beware though: it's difficult to put down!
Recommended reading for curling up on the sofa with a nice glass of something warming...