John Major, former Prime Minister of Britain tells his life story beginning with his unusual upbringing in inner-city London as the son of circus performers. There is enough background information to give you an insight into the man himself and he is frank about the triumphs and mistakes he made while Prime Minister. He is happy to tell the real story behind the headlines and scandals that occasionally plagued his Government but is firm in detailing what he saw as his triumphs. | ||
Plot & Themes job/profession: Job/profession/poverty story Yes Period of greatest activity? - 1950+ Subject of Biography Gender - Male Profession/status: Ethnicity - White Nationality - British Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 3 () Europe Yes European country: - England/UK Century: - 1980's-Present Writing Style Book makes you feel? - thoughtful How much dialogue in bio? - significantly more descript than dialog How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life? - 51%-75% of book |