A memoir of hearing loss and what the author learned about the subject in general through her unexpected recovery from it. Both books may even share some of the same reproductions of quaint victorian illustrations. Her first novel, special, was published in 2002 and was long listed for the orange prize. Apr 26, 2012 buy the bicycle book by bella bathurst isbn. On the other hand, i wondered if i was the reader she was aiming for after 30 years pedaling. The bicycle book by bella bathurst the sunday times. The bicycle book author bella bathurst pops into the cafe to talk about bikes, books and the darkness at the heart of cycling. Bella bathurst a riproaring narrative celebration of the 21st centurys great transport success story. The bicycle book book by bella bathurst 2 available.
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