Autobiographical narrative provides unique historical and personal context
spans Edinburgh to Hollywood, offering a rich tapestry of 20th-century events
Explores themes of failure, identity, and resilience for engaging reading
Written by a renowned literary figure for added authenticity
Engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions enhance the reading experience
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'Brilliant. A Citizen Kane of a novel' Daily Telegraph __________________________________
Meet John James Todd: Scotsman, auteur, Rousseau-fanatic - and 'subversive element'
Born in 1899, John James Todd is one of the great, failed geniuses of the last century. His reminiscences, collected in The New Confessions, take us from Edinburgh to the
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