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Singin' I'm No a Billy He's a Tim
Roger Hargreaves
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Description for Singin' I'm No a Billy He's a Tim
Paperback. What happens if you lock up a Rangers fan with a Celtic fan on the day of an old firm match? Des Dillon creates the situation and lets the sparks fly with hilarious consequences. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 200 x 10. Weight in Grams: 154.
What happens when a Rangers fan and Celtic fan are locked in a prison cell together on the day of an Old Firm Match?
It is through Billy and Tim that Des Dillon explores sectarianism, bigotry, how it becomes part of one's identity and is inculcated by family and society. However, the book is not limited to Scotland but refers to every peace process in the world, where common ground and a shared humanity is found through responding to the needs of others. Now it is up to these two fans to start their personal peace process to find some common ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908373052
SKU
V9781908373052
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99-50
About Roger Hargreaves
Des Dillon was born and brought up in Coatbridge. He is a poet, short story writer, novelist and dramatist writing for radio, stage, television and film. He was writer in residence at Castlemilk from 1998 to 2000, and has worked as a teacher of English, a creative writing tutor, and a TV scriptwriter. His novels have been translated into Russian ... Read more
Reviews for Singin' I'm No a Billy He's a Tim
His raucous sense of humour and keen understanding of the west-coast sectarian mindset make his message seem a matter of urgency and not just a liberal platitude. THE GUARDIAN The potency of Dillon's writing beats louder than any drum that the bigots can bang. - IRISH POST Explosive. - EVENING NEWS Scotland will never be free of ... Read more