Books by John Mortimer
Clinging to the Wreckage
by John Mortimer
Oh I love that book! I thought it was a great example of graceful writing, not just the right words, but also the right number of words. That’s one of the differences between memoirs and autobiography and particularly biography. Most memoirs are short. Mortimer just picked out things from his life. I read it years ago, but the picture of his father, who was a blind matrimonial lawyer, is still in my mind.
Interviews where books by John Mortimer were recommended
Favourite Memoirs, recommended by Calvin Trillin
A successful sense of place is the most satisfying part of any book, argues American journalist and humorist Calvin Trillin. He picks out five of his favourite memoirs — and says that part of what he likes about them is that they’re short.
