This was a touching book and even
though I am a big fan of his writing I think anyone would appreciate his gentle
and heartfelt words that give a bit of an insight to this lovely man.
‘Terry
Pratchett has earned a place in the hearts of readers the world over with his
bestselling Discworld series – but in recent years he has become equally
well-known and respected as an outspoken campaigner for causes including
Alzheimer’s research and animal rights. A Slip of the Keyboard brings together
for the first time the finest examples of Pratchett’s non fiction writing, both
serious and surreal: from musings on mushrooms to what it means to be a writer
(and why banana daiquiris are so important); from memories of Granny Pratchett
to speculation about Gandalf’s love life, and passionate defences of the causes
dear to him.
With
all the humour and humanity that have made his novels so enduringly popular,
this collection brings Pratchett out from behind the scenes of the Discworld to
speak for himself – man and boy, bibliophile and computer geek, champion of
hats, orang-utans and Dignity in Dying.’
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