The girl from Leam Lane: the life and writing of Catherine Cookson

by Piers Dudgeon

Book Overview

Catherine Cookson was born 100 years ago in a run-down area on the south bank of the Tyne. Forty-four years later her d but novel, Kate Hannigan, established her as a bestselling storyteller of rare... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0747219419
• ISBN13: 9780747219415
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Headline
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.5" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

An important addition to any who want an in-depth survey of Cookson's life.

Prior fans of Catherine Cookson will appreciate a biography covering her troubled life, blending Cookson's own memoir with previously unpublished material which includes conversations between Cookson and the author to allow for a wide-ranging survey of her life and psyche. These conversations round out details on Cookson's contributions and the entire effort makes for an important addition to any who want an in-depth survey of Cookson's life. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

The Girl from Leam Lane and other tales out of school

I found this book very interesting and well written. Catherine Cookson's candidness gave this reader an insight into a background that allowed the author to create multi-faceted characters who persevere despite any obstacles that may arise.