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Perhaps Tomorrow Will Be Better

by Mike Preston

408 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #06-3288; ISBN 1-4251-1531-4; US$26.00, C$29.90, EUR21.36, £14.95

If you've ever wondered whether it's you or the world that has gone mad, then this book will confirm your suspicions. And, no, it's not you!

About the Book

In this day and age of "grumpy old men", the author thought that much of the blame could be laid at the door of certain journalists, whose style of reporting seemed guaranteed to send him through a range of emotions. From anger to despair - and sometimes complete bemusement.

To prove his hypothesis he kept a daily diary during 2006 of those articles which caused him most angst!

They include inept and greedy politicians, the rise of the "thought police", the decline of the National Health Service, the bizarre education system, and the false premise of so-called "multi-culturalism". And much more!

If, despite everything, you've managed to maintain a sense of humour and appreciation for irony, you'll find this book both educational and entertaining.

Definitely not suitable for Guardian readers and the politically-correct!

About the Author

Born in Walsall, South Staffordshire, the author is married with four sons. Having worked in accountancy, banking, communications and legal services, he is now living in the North of England and is happily retired.

When he's not being grumpy.

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