docmel Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Just got the book - and like all the people who have read it I just could not put it down. I was a kid in that area - and his stories bought back some very happy memories. What a great read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NETTIEJ Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Just got the book - and like all the people who have read it I just could not put it down. I was a kid in that area - and his stories bought back some very happy memories. What a great read What a brilliant book. So full of memories of Sheffield and the great Yorkshire humour. Being reminded of it makes me want to go and read it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsupplier Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I have read the book quite a few times and thought is was great. I also got it on CD for Christmas and it is read by Rony Robinson (I think that's his name) from Radio Sheffield and it is just as good as the book. Well worth listening to, just keep the sound down or use earphones if there are people easily offended, as it is read by Rony straight from the book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gledwards Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I read it and was very surprised to discover that his Grandma and my Great Grandma were sisters!It really helped my family tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angilaruk Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Have read ALL of his books, and although my family know him and his wife, we couldn't wait to go to Kelham Island Christmas Fayre to see if there was a new installment ............. unfortunately this past few years he hasn't been there. FANTASTIC reads, I've never laffed so much laid in bed lol *Smiles* Angi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyleys Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 First read "Weerz my dad" about four years ago,and still pull it out for a chuckle. There is three other books on a similar topic the 1940 - 1950 s that l would recommend. The author Frank Hartley born 1935 tells of his upbringing around Attercliffe. The books "Where sparrows coughed" "The last green bottle" and "Dancing on the cobbles".is well written and humorous,anyone wanting to know what life was like in those years, will have a genuine insight.l know because l also, was born in 1935 in Attercliffe and his life is almost a replica of my own. P.S l would love to know if the author wrote any other books? l live in N Z now and dont get round the book shops. http://www.madeinsheffield.com/list_items.asp?DepartmentName=Book_Shop&ProductType=AutoBiographical_Books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahra37@tisc Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 yes i have but many swear words but a good read. just as a thought. try and have a read.at"life and love on the cliffe" lots of humour and touching moments of growing up on the cliffe this is from a female perspective. which makes a change but a very good read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenC Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Read it a while ago, and like many others found it hard to put down. A great read (as is 'Weerz Me Mam?') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soft ayperth Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 It's an amazing bk. I thought the whole book was funny, with some poignant moments. The chapters on Whit Sunday and on his short-lived Sunday School experiences were hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddie Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Weerz-Me-Dad-Fred-Pass/dp/1901587177 It is out of stock, so it must be good, will have to wait a bit to order it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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