{"product_id":"the-full-english-a-journey-in-search-of-a-country-and-its-people-paperback","title":"The Full English: A Journey in Search of a Country and Its People - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStuart Maconie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e Book of the Week and Top 10 Bestseller \u003cstrong\u003eA Times bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e A Waterstones Travel Book of the Year A \u003cem\u003eSpectator\u003c\/em\u003e Book of the Year \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of country is England today?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it mean to be English?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAre we hungry for change or seeking old certainties?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoin Stuart Maconie on an enlightening, entertaining journey through England, from Bristol's Banksy to Durham's beaches, from Cotswolds corduroy to Stoke's oatcakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs his guide, Maconie walks in the footsteps of J.B. Priestley's classic travelogue, \u003cem\u003eEnglish Journey\u003c\/em\u003e, to explore our national identity and how it has evolved over the last century. On his way, Stuart takes inspiration from the people he meets at bus stops and train stations, cafes and corner shops.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTravelling the length of the land, Maconie explores the differences between city and town, north and south, and examines our past and present with affection and insight. Whether he's passing the boutique hotels of Manchester, the moors of Ilkley or the grand houses of Tynemouth, looking out over misty fens or urban skylines, he shines a light on the people who make these places and asks what the future holds for them. Along the way, he uncovers local heroes and secret histories over early breakfasts and last orders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough his journey, he lets us see our homes and habits, hopes and eccentricities with fresh eyes. \u003cem\u003eThe Full English \u003c\/em\u003echallenges us to embrace the messy, shifting and diverse nature of England, and to ask ourselves what kind of country we want to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStuart Maconie is a writer, broadcaster and journalist familiar to millions from his work in print, on radio and on TV. His previous bestsellers have included \u003cem\u003eCider with Roadies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePies and Prejudice\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAdventures on the High Teas\u003c\/em\u003e. He hosts a show for BBC Radio 6 Music (with Mark Radcliffe) every weekend morning between 8 and 11am.Based in Birmingham and Manchester, he can also often be spotted on top of a mountain in the Lake District with a Thermos flask and individual pork pie. He is a champion ice skater and once shared a van with Napalm Death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 7.81 x 5.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763444810016,"sku":"9780008498290","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b02332b6fd5e218dd317529099231435.webp?v=1780235988","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-full-english-a-journey-in-search-of-a-country-and-its-people-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}