{ "item_title" : "Not Pretty But Precious", "item_author" : [" John Hay "], "item_description" : "Not Pretty But Precious is a memoir written by John Hay, a British journalist and broadcaster. The book recounts Hay's experiences growing up in a working-class family in Liverpool, England, during the 1950s and 1960s. Hay reflects on his childhood, including his relationship with his parents and siblings, his experiences at school, and his early interest in journalism.The book also covers Hay's career as a journalist, including his work as a foreign correspondent in countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Hay discusses the challenges and dangers he faced while reporting from war zones and the impact that his experiences had on him personally.Throughout the memoir, Hay reflects on the importance of family, friendship, and community in his life. He also touches on broader social and political issues, including class inequality and the impact of globalization on traditional communities.Overall, Not Pretty But Precious offers a candid and insightful look at the life and career of a respected journalist and broadcaster, as well as a thoughtful reflection on the changing nature of British society in the latter half of the 20th century.For one moment I resisted the unreasonable terror, and made an attempt to explain, or at least analyze, a sensation so unwonted: the next, the loathing dread grew too strong. I turned and hurried across the damp floor, up the narrow stairs, and, opening the door, made my way as quickly as possible into the outside air. The dog was waiting for me in the little shed, and seemed delighted at seeing me again. I closed the door, ashamed of my senseless fright, but nevertheless I was thankful that I had found no trouble in getting out. I am not quite prepared to say, however, that these sudden and apparently unreasonable starts are independent of external causes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/144/507/1161445072_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "42.95", "online_price" : "42.95", "our_price" : "42.95", "club_price" : "42.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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