Finding Glasgow in ‘Finding Peggy’

by Joanna on February 11, 2009

Finding Peggy is a personal memoir by Scottish writer and journalist Meg Henderson.  It’s subtitled ‘A Glasgow Childhood’ and the book is as much about growing up in (the poorest parts of) Glasgow as it is the author’s own family story.

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East End Stories: McGinn of the Calton

by Joanna on February 1, 2009

I’ve just finished reading a dog-eared library copy of McGinn of the Calton: The Life and Works of Matt McGinn, 1928-1977.  It’s listed as being by Matt McGinn but really a posthumous compilation of his work, including stories, photos and poems as well as the songs he wrote and extracts from his autobiographical work.

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Wisdom, Madness and Folly: Review

by Joanna on January 20, 2009

I’ve just finished reading Wisdom, Madness and FollyWisdom Madness and Folly (Canongate Scottish Classics) by R. D. Laing.

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The Story Below the Surface

by Joanna on January 19, 2009

I was in Glasgow yesterday to take part in a whistle workshop for beginners.  (Rest assured: absolute beginners.)  It was part of the Celtic Connections programme – on for another two weeks with all sorts of delights still in store.

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Dreams From My Father: Reading Obama’s Memoir

by Joanna on January 17, 2009

I’ve just finished reading Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama.

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Freedom and Belonging: Lapidus Day

by Joanna on January 9, 2009

Lapidus Scotland are organising what promises to be a fascinating day on the theme of Freedom and Belonging – kick starting the 2009 programme on the same theme.

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