insideKENT Magazine Issue 84 - March 2019 | Page 38

CELEBRATING WORLD BOOK DAY CONT.
Polly, Deputy Editor
Any Human Heart by William Boyd
Every life is both or dinary and extraordinary, and Logan Mountstuart's – stretching across the twentieth
century – is a rich tapestry of both. As a writer who finds inspiration with Hemingway in Paris and Virginia
Woolf in London, as a spy recruited by Ian Fleming and betrayed in the war, and as an art dealer in '60’ s
New York, Logan mixes with the men and w omen who shape his times . But as a son, friend, lo ver and
husband, he makes the same mistakes we all do in our search for happiness. Here, then, is the story of a life
lived to the full – and a journey deep into a very human heart.
Why Polly loves this book:
“Every time I reread this book, I notice more astounding parallels to today's society in which people can hide
their very human flaws behind the filtered facade of social media. The main character – Logan Mountstuart
– an aspiring writer w ho outwardly mixes with the eminent movers and shakers of his time, continues to
make the same mistakes and battle the same internal battles that we all do in our search for happiness, which
makes the story astonishing, heartbreaking, very funny and entirely relatable. I've learned a lot from this book,
not just historically (more than I ever picked up at school, anyway...), but about the importance of living life
to the full and picking yourself up if and when you inevitably fall down.”
Laurence, Graphic Designer
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
In How to Win Friends and Influence People , Carnegie
offers practical advice and tec hniques, in his
exuberant and conversational style, for how to get
out of a mental rut and make life more rewarding.
His advice has stood the test of time and will teach
you how to: make friends quickly and easily; increase
your popularity; win people to your way of thinking;
enable you to win new clients and customers; become
a better speaker and a mor e entertaining
conversationalist; and, arouse enthusiasm among
your colleagues. This book will tur n around your
relationships and improve your dealings with all the
people in your life.
Why Laurence loves this book:
"Over the past year, this book has helped me
immeasurably. This no-nonsense, conversational
style self-help guide has taught me how to be better
in business, relationships and in life. It is hands down
one of the best reads out there. Everyone should
take the time to read this regardless of their goals."
Lisamarie, Features & Online Editor
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Molly, Fashion Editor
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
This is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved
a little pig named Wilbur and of Wilbur's dear friend,
Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider.
With the unlikely help of Templeton the rat, and a
wonderfully clever plan of her own, Charlotte saves
the life of Wilbur, who by this time has grown up to
be quite a pig. A time-honoured classic favourite.
Why Molly loves this book:
“My favourite book is Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
because it’s a stor y about love, the joy of finding
friendship and brilliance in unexpected places, and
the fleeting nature and absolute gift of life. When I
was a kid, I r ead this book o ver and o ver while
reading other books, picking it up to visit m y old
friends Charlotte and W ilbur ag ain and ag ain.”
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Matilda is the world's most famous bookworm, no
thanks to her ghastly parents. Her father thinks she's
a little scab. Her mother spends all afternoon playing
bingo. And her headmistress, Miss Trunchbull? She's
the worst of all. She's a big bully, who thinks all her
pupils are rotten and locks them in the dr eaded
Chokey. Despite these beastly g rownups trying to
push her down, Matilda is an extraordinary girl with
a magical mind. And she's had enough. So all the
terrible adults had better watch out, because she's
going to teach them a lesson they'll never forget!
Why Lisamarie loves this book:
“I have to go with Matilda by Roald Dahl. Although
it's a children's book, it's one that you can happily
read as an adult and get a lot out of. Plus, it makes
me nostalgic for the days when my mum would read
it to me , and I'd e ven listen to it in the car on a
cassette on the way to school every day. I never got
tired of it.”