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The Benn Diaries, 1940-1970

By: Tony Benn
Narrated by: Tony Benn
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 This abridged audio edition of the Diaries, read by the author, conveys even more directly than the Diaries themselves the achievements, conflicts, and dramatic events in a unique political life.©Tony Benn; (P)Random House Europe Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government World

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Hearing Tony's dulcit tones reading back his own abridged diary entries really is a great.

Sorely missed but never forgotten Mr. Benn

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At first I did not take to this book but gave it a second chance and enjoyed it. The insights found here e.g. his experience with the queen and political life in general you don't come across every day.

A politicians story

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If you could sum up The Benn Diaries, 1940-1970 in three words, what would they be?

Exciting
Inspiring
Riveting

What other book might you compare The Benn Diaries, 1940-1970 to, and why?

More time for politics. As it is a collection of diaries by Tony Benn.

Which character – as performed by Tony Benn – was your favourite?

Tony Benn

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me inspired. Although it did make me want to cry. As a honest MP like this is few and far between.

Any additional comments?

I was upset when it came to the end.

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