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==Autobiography==
{{newreview
|author=Bill Larkworthy
|title=Doctor Lark: The Benefits of a Medical Education
|rating=4
|genre=Autobiography
|summary=Bill Larkworthy is a pleasant fellow who has lead an eventful, but not world-shattering life. So at the outset it's probably worth saying that this self-deprecating tale won't light many literary fires. If fireworks are what you are looking for, search elsewhere. On the other hand, I always find ordinary people's stories of everyday life fascinating, as well as providing useful background, or what used to be called 'general knowledge', about other parts of the world. Since my general knowledge of the Gulf States is more or less limited to Lawrence of Arabia and current news reports, a little padding won't go amiss. So yes, I did enjoy this read, and I imagine the Saga age group will borrow it in steady numbers from libraries (if they can find one open). It would make a good present for a man of a certain age, which is:
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1906852065</amazonuk>
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{{newreview
|author=Alan Titchmarsh
