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Man and Boy by Tony Parsons

Man and Boy

by Tony Parsons
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  • First Published:
  • Apr 1, 2001, 340 pages
  • Paperback:
  • May 2002, 340 pages
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gemma

it was the best book i had ever read and i cant wait for more books like this from parsons to read!!!! already read man and wife, 10 out of 10 fo that one!!!
Hayley Cockram

An excellent read, ive been trying to get my husband to read it ever since.
Pamela

It's a emotional book, i enjoyed it very much!
Jodie Laey

I have just lost my father and i felt this book was my strength and also like a shoulder to cry on. Totally absorbed by this excellent book!
Jason Lopez

This book was wondeful. Hilarious yet sad at the same time. Issues that can truly be related to worldwide.
Jason Austin-Guest

An incredibly moving tale, one that could melt the toughest hearts. I enjoyed it so much that I am using it as a key text in my undergraduate dissertation. Come on Tony, we want more!
Jasmeen Makan

I found the writing both realistic and absorbing in this funny toching book
Tyler

It was really great and i makes you understand how hard it really is for a single parent and how much they really do care about their children.

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