Another Planet

Name: Another Planet
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SKU: 9781786892584
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A Teenager in Suburbia

By Tracey Thorn

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Summary

Another Planet by Tracey Thorn is a reflective memoir exploring the author's teenage years in the suburban town of Brookmans Park in the late 1970s. Through diary excerpts and her own reflections, Thorn delves into themes of identity, music, and the desire to escape. It presents a nostalgic and insightful look at the universal struggle of finding one's place in the world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in personal stories that blend nostalgia with introspection, exploring themes of identity and belonging. With its focus on growing up in suburban Britain, it offers a candid look at the contrast between the desire for escape and the comforts of home, making it relatable for anyone reflecting on their own upbringing and youthful dreams.

Another Planet

A wise and witty exploration of suburbia from music icon Tracey Thorn; singer-songwriter and bestselling author of Bedsit Disco Queen.

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'Tender, wise and funny' - Sunday Express

'Beautifully observed, deadly funny' - Max Porter

Before becoming an acclaimed musician and writer, Tracey Thorn was a typical teenager: bored and cynical, despairing of her aspirational parents. Her only comfort came from house parties and the female pop icons who hinted at a new kind of living.

Returning to the scene of her childhood, Thorn takes us beyond the bus shelters, the pub car parks, and the weekly discos, to the parents who wanted so much for their children and the children who wanted none of it. With great wit and insight, Thorn reconsiders the Green Belt post-war dream so many artists have mocked, and yet so many artists have come from.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Many reviews praise Another Planet for its wit, poignancy, and engaging writing style. Tracey Thorn's memoir captures the essence of teenage life in suburban 1970s Britain with a charming mix of nostalgia and humour. Critics highlight the book's insightful observations, its exploration of the ordinary, and the clever use of Thorn's teenage diaries to add depth and humour.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786892584

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 154g

Pages: 224

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Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Tracey Thorn

About the Author

Tracey Thorn is a singer-songwriter and writer, best known for her seventeen years in bestselling duo Everything But The Girl. She grew up as the youngest of three children in Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, where she learned the piano, enjoyed underaged drinking, and started her first band while still at school. Since then, she has released four solo albums, one movie soundtrack, a large handful of singles and two books, including the Sunday Times bestselling memoir, Bedsit Disco Queen, and currently writes a column for the New Statesman. She lives in London, with her husband Ben Watt and their three children.

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