Beryl - WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023: In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete, Beryl Burton

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Beryl - WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023: In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete, Beryl Burton

Beryl - WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023: In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete, Beryl Burton

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The previous book was William Fotheringham's The Greatest, which I said gave 'one of the most dominant cyclists of all time...the biography she deserves.' Wilson is obviously aware of Fotheringham's work, as it is listed in his bibliography, so is there anything to be gained from his one? Another mind-blowing novel penned by author Beryl is known as ‘Diamonds in the Dust’. It was originally published in 2008 and Allison & Busby published it again in 2015. Beryl has set this novel in London in 1920. The essential characters created by Beryl for this novel include Dora Bentley, Lily Bentley, Harriet Bentley, Tom Bentley, and a few others. Initially, it is shown that Lily, Tom, and Dora are siblings. After the death of their father, their mother starts working at a clothing factory in the night shift. The three children also develop the habit of fending for themselves as there is no other option to make ends meet. Due to the tight schedule of their widowed mother, they are able to see her only on Sundays and during breakfasts. When Dora Bentley becomes 18 years old, she finds a job as a maid to assist her mother in managing the family expenses. She also looks after her siblings when their mother is not at home. Through all the mayhem and muddle, Bainbridge was always a driven author, who continued to pen critically acclaimed fiction works.This is an inspirational story that just had to be told. There are few athletes, male or female, that had the success and longevity of Beryl Burton - but for too long her name and achievements have remained in the shadows. No longer! This fabulous book brings the person and her phenomenal, groundbreaking achievements to light - I couldn't put it down.' - Chrissie Wellington, four times world Ironman champion The exposure to a soothing environment and the company of other aspiring writers boosted her confidence. It also helped her to learn many things about novel writing and publishing. Beryl loves to travel a lot. She always tries to take out time from her busy schedule to visit exciting places. However, she never skips her writing schedules and considers it to be her number one priority. Various critics and literary magazines like Booklist have praised Beryl’s work by labeling them as heartwarming, captivating, and charming. Many others have described her novels as fulfilling, lively, wonderful, motivating, and joyful to read. A marvellous book. Gives a real insight into Beryl and the times. For the first time I feel like I really know her and questions have been answered. So wonderfully researched, so many things I didn't know! It really puts her on the roster of legends'. - Maxine Peake She was practically invincible in time trials, finishing as Best All-Rounder for 25 consecutive years and setting a world record in 1967 for the distance covered in 12 hours that beat the men. She won multiple world titles, even when the distances didn't play to her strengths. But her achievements were limited by discrimination from the cycling authorities, and by her strictly amateur status against state-sponsored rivals from Eastern Bloc nations.

George Hardy is the man from whom the novel takes its title from. He is a photographer and surgeon and a very complex character that is attracted to both men and women. This was a tough year for the judges, having had a record 158 entries. We had five incredible books on the shortlist, and selecting a winner was no mean feat. Congratulations to our other shortlisted authors and everyone who entered.”Well. The books that beat Bainbridge to the Booker Prize - including J.G. Farrell’s The Siege of Krishnapur and A.S. Byatt’s Possession - stand tall many years later, but it’s true that she was the most shortlisted author never to win, with five appearances on the Booker Prize shortlist. Even a special posthumous ‘ Best of Beryl’ prize couldn’t assuage that. She studied at the very school where Julie Andrews had gone to study Arts. Beryl proved herself exceptional in drama and went on to have a haphazard career in London and Liverpool, with stints working for several repertory companies.



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