Stanley I Resume: Further Recollections of an Exuberant Life

Description

This second volume of rip-roaring and hilarious recollections from Stanley Johnson begins with him falling out of a tree on his 40th birthday, then picks up where its acclaimed predecessor, Stanley I Presume, left off. Stanley discovers he is descended from George II; is further outgunned by his clan of outrageously talented children which includes a columnist, a Member of Parliament, a banker, a singer, a sustainability expert and, oh yes, a Mayor of London; masterminds a successful campaign to end seal hunting in Canada; writes half a dozen thriller novels, one of which is made into a movie, and is awarded prizes by Greenpeace, the RSPCA and WWF for his conservation work. In between he finds time to make memorable TV appearances on Have I Got News for You and The Last Word, and stands unsuccessfully for Parliament. This latest highly entertaining chapter in Stanley's life story (which he threatens 'may not necessarily be the last') is a treat for those who enjoyed the anecdotal style of its predecessor, and demonstrates that Stanley continues to keep his hat well and truly in the ring, as a politician, environmentalist, author, raconteur and a true original.

Stanley Johnson is a former Member of the European Parliament, author, journalist and environmental campaigner. He has received the Greenpeace Award for Outstanding Services to the Environment, as well as the RSPCA Richard Martin Award for Services to Animal Welfare and the Silver Medal of the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). He also won the Newdigate Prize for Poetry at Oxford University. Stanley is the author of nine novels, one of which - The Commissioner - was made into a feature fi lm starring John Hurt. He has written more than a dozen non-fiction books on environmental topics, as well as the fi rst volume of this memoir, Stanley, I Presume, which was published in 2009. He is President Emeritus of the Gorilla Organization and an ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme's Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). He was one of the first presenters of The Last Word, a guest on Have I Got News For You and, most recently, a contestant on Pointless.

"Brilliantly engaging and funny. I'm already looking forward to the next volume." Zac Goldsmith MP "Funny, moving and always engaging, Stanley, I Resume is a must for all who love adventure and good writing." Dr Jane Goodall DBE "In his usual ebullient style, Stanley chronicles the ups and downs of a remarkable life; whether it's as an MEP, an environmentalist or a novelist, he brings the same passionate enthusiasm to whatever he does, scattering goodwill and friendship as he goes." Joan Bakewell "A thoroughly engaging book... If you're going to read about the inner workings of the EU, then Stanley Johnson is probably as good guide as any." Daily Mail "{I]f you want to know the truth about bounding Boris - then Johnson's second dose of memoirs is the place to go." Camden New Journal "His witty and clever style will have you splitting your sides." Evergreen "His incredible life makes for a mighty good and super-funny read." The Sun