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Fifth five-star review for my latest book “Rennie & River”
August 5th, 2024 by Roger Darlington
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An account of my recent trip to Pakistan
August 4th, 2024 by Roger Darlington
When I went on a two-week trip to Pakistan in April, I posted reports on my blog every couple of days. I’ve now pulled all these postings together into a single narrative with a bit of extra material. You can read it here.
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Another five star review for my latest book
July 15th, 2024 by Roger Darlington
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A third five-star review for my new book “Rennie & River: Tales From Two Courts”
July 1st, 2024 by Roger Darlington
“This book is written expertly with great skill about every day people who like all of us have a history and a story.With great talent and altruism this master communicator makes us reflect, smile and wince at the vicissitudes of life.I highly recommend this thoughtful book to all and sundry and look forward to Darlington’s […]
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How can one obtain a revealing interview?
June 23rd, 2024 by Roger Darlington
In this weekend’s “Observer” newspaper, there’s a long and revealing interview by Charlotte Edwards of the Leader of the Labour Party, soon to be Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. It reminded me of when I was interviewed as a Parliamentary candidate and of when recently I conducted a series of interviews of staff and residents in […]
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A review of my new book “Rennie & River: Tales From Two Courts”
June 13th, 2024 by Roger Darlington
“What fascinating stories emerge from 2 small 1970s blocks of flats on the South Bank! Roger Darlington has selected colourful threads from the life tapestries of 40 of those living or working in the buildings. With great technical skill, he shares these memories from the extraordinarily wide-ranging group of individuals, with life stories spanning the […]
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The first review of my latest book
May 31st, 2024 by Roger Darlington
My new book – “Rennie & River: Tales From Two Courts” – has just had its first review. The reviewer concludes: “The real strength of this book – and it is an excellent, stimulating read, into which the reader can dip at their leisure – lies in the concept itself which is quite brilliant; its […]
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My latest book is a set of revealing portraits of 40 fascinating individuals who all live in the same little corner of central London
May 28th, 2024 by Roger Darlington
I hope that you will buy the book (just £4.99), read it, and review it. Many thanks. It’s available now on Amazon:
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My Thought For The Week is now 25 years old – have you signed up for it?
May 22nd, 2024 by Roger Darlington
Twenty five years ago this month, I saw a quote in a newspaper, liked it, and sent it in an e-mail to the 12 people who worked with me in the Research Department of the Communication Workers Union. Every week since then, I’ve circulated a new thought and last weekend the number reached the milestone […]
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My next book is on its way
May 15th, 2024 by Roger Darlington
Over the last year, I’ve interviewed 42 people – all staff or residents in my block of flats – for a series of personal profiles which I’ve drawn together for a book to be launched on 19 June 2024. Everyone has a story and each of these is fascinating in its own way.
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