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Norman Wisdom - My Turn

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Norman Wisdom's early years could easily have come straight from the pages of a Dickens novel. Left by their frightened mother, ill-treated by a brutal father, Norman and his brother were forced to fend for themselves, sleeping rough
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Norman Wisdom's early years could easily have come straight from the pages of a Dickens novel. Left by their frightened mother, ill-treated by a brutal father, Norman & his brother were forced to fend for themselves, sleeping rough in London & stealing food to survive. This is a rags to riches tale of the man Charlie Chaplin said would take his mantle & who went on to make millions laugh around the world for over five decades.

Here are the hardships, tragedies & triumphs that gave him his inspiration. From the days working the seasons at Scarborough, to the unforgettable & endearing character Norman Pitkin
- the little man in a tight fitting suit, read of his rapid climb up the showbiz ladder.

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An incredible story for fans of Norman Wisdom.

This paperback book has 320 pages & measure: 17.8 x 11.1cm.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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