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Ethel & Ernest
Ethel & Ernest | Raymond Briggs
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Utterly Original, Deeply Moving And Very Funny, Ethel & Ernest Is The Story Of Raymond Bribb`S Parents' Marriage, From Their First Chance Encounter To Their Deaths Told In Brigg`S Unique Strip-Cartoon Format. Nothing Is Invented, Nothing Embroidered-This Is The Reality Of Two Decent, Ordinary Lives Of Two Peoplewho, As Briggs Tells The Story, Become Representative Of Us All. The Book Is Also Social History; We See The Dark Days Of The Second World War, The Birth Of The Welfare State, The Advent Of Television And All The Changes Which Were So Exhilarating And Bewildering For Ethel And Ernest. A Marvellous, Life-Enhancing Book For All Ages.
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megnews
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This is a #graphic story of the author‘s parents marriage. From 1928 to 1971, Ethel & Ernest live through WWII bomb shelters, televisions, telephones, cars, women‘s lib, and the ups and downs of political disagreements. This is a touching tribute to their life together.

Book 52/90 2/5/19

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megnews
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😮 I never knew this!

thebacklistbook A lot of people didn't know that tidbit. 5y
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CraftyBookNerd1
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A cute story about a couple who was married for 41 years, started a family, experienced a lot over the years, & never moved. Made me feel all types of emotions, but sooo worth reading if you loved The Snowman by Raymond Briggs 💕 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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trueisa4letterword
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Read this today and then immediately read it again. Embarrassingly, I did notice this story was all dialogue until the second reading! Loved their relationship, their political fights, and discussion of British current (from 1928-1971) events.

#nonfiction #graphicbio

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Caryl
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I stopped at the library today to pick up a book for a friend who injured her foot and needs good reading material to motivate her to rest so she can heal up. She told me to feel free to pick up any other books I thought she'd like, so I curated this stack for her -- plus the one I tagged. (I'm a terrible cook, but I can do this to help!)

Blaire Good choices! 7y
Caryl Thanks, @Blaire ! @Lindy - E&E is a favorite of mine. ❤️ 7y
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Bookscatsandcountry
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I'm a mess 😭 What a wonderful story! Would recommend but suggest you read it with a box of tissues and a nice cup of tea to perk you up afterwards.

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Emma3
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Books I got my dad for his birthday. Love Raymond Briggs and I think these books are beautiful. Ethel and Ernest is about his parents which they made into a tv program over Christmas. When the wind blows is about a nuclear apocalypse and notes from the sofa is a collection of essays about middle age