by Roald Dahl
The two-part biography of childrens author Roald Dahl's life. (Sometimes found as two separate books, sometimes in one). This autobiography is one of the most entertaining autobiographies you will ever read because 1) it's written by Roald Dahl and 2) it's about Roald Dahl. Does that seem redundant?
Anyway, the fascinating story of Dahl's life includes: growing up in the horrible, old-fashioned kind of English boarding school, playing various practical jokes, living in East Africa, and flying for the RAF in WWII.
This is a highly entertaining book that explains some of Dahl's inspirations for his children's books as well. It's written in Dahl's distinctive, enthusiastic style. Perhaps my favorite thing about this book is that it inspires me not to be boring when I grow up. So why don't you read it too? It could make the whole world better.
For: Adults, teens, children
Content rating: 4/5 I don't recall anything inappropriate in this book. There is some violence incidental to Dahl's military career in WWII, and also at his boarding school where beatings seem to have been not only allowed but encouraged. Some people may find it offensive that he called his African valet his "boy" in a matter-of-fact way.
My enjoyment: 5/5
The two-part biography of childrens author Roald Dahl's life. (Sometimes found as two separate books, sometimes in one). This autobiography is one of the most entertaining autobiographies you will ever read because 1) it's written by Roald Dahl and 2) it's about Roald Dahl. Does that seem redundant?
Anyway, the fascinating story of Dahl's life includes: growing up in the horrible, old-fashioned kind of English boarding school, playing various practical jokes, living in East Africa, and flying for the RAF in WWII.
This is a highly entertaining book that explains some of Dahl's inspirations for his children's books as well. It's written in Dahl's distinctive, enthusiastic style. Perhaps my favorite thing about this book is that it inspires me not to be boring when I grow up. So why don't you read it too? It could make the whole world better.
For: Adults, teens, children
Content rating: 4/5 I don't recall anything inappropriate in this book. There is some violence incidental to Dahl's military career in WWII, and also at his boarding school where beatings seem to have been not only allowed but encouraged. Some people may find it offensive that he called his African valet his "boy" in a matter-of-fact way.
My enjoyment: 5/5
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