Journal Entry 1 by E-mile from Almere, Flevoland Netherlands on Sunday, May 23, 2004

Journal Entry 2 by E-mile from Almere, Flevoland Netherlands on Wednesday, May 26, 2004

Journal Entry 3 by E-mile from Almere, Flevoland Netherlands on Monday, May 31, 2004

Journal Entry 4 by muizz from Nieuwegein, Utrecht Netherlands on Tuesday, June 01, 2004

While working all alone at home, I heard a big bang coming out of the hallway. The postman had dropped this book in my letter box. I hope I can resist the temptation to start reading immediately, because I still have a lot of work to do, and my boss thinks I'm doing that work right now :-).

Thank you E-mile for ringing this book and thank you for the nice postcard inside!
 

Journal Entry 5 by muizz from Nieuwegein, Utrecht Netherlands on Sunday, July 04, 2004

I enjoyed this book a lot. Anne Robinson is an interesting woman, who has a lot to tell. I liked the parts about her youth and her family life most. The parts about managing newspapers and English politics were a bit boring, in my opinion, because she mentions a lot of names who are probably well known in England, but I've never heard of them...
Today the book will start it's journey to Wandering. 

Journal Entry 6 by wandering from Den Haag, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Monday, July 05, 2004

Usually, there is no mail on Monday, but especially for this book the postman (or woman of course) came to my doorstep... it must be something special then!

Thanks E-mile for sharing this book! 

Journal Entry 7 by wandering from Den Haag, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Sunday, August 08, 2004

What an interesting life-story this is! I liked the part about Annes childhood and her mother, I did not like the part about all the liquor- and job-struggles she got through and almost gave up on reading the rest of the book. But when she got over her problems and actually started living her own life the book got more speed, the storie got more interesting somehow. Maybe I just can't relate to people being in trouble so deep. I just don't get how someone can get that far.

This book is on its way to Owlet! 

Journal Entry 8 by owlet from Maastricht, Limburg Netherlands on Wednesday, August 11, 2004

Journal Entry 9 by owlet from Maastricht, Limburg Netherlands on Sunday, September 05, 2004

I just finished this book and I must say I don't remember why I signed up for this bookring. None the less, I liked it! I rarely read (auto)biographies, which is probably why I thought I should try one, even though I must say I only saw The Weakest Link once or twice (I did watch the Dutch version more often, but I don't really like watching quizzes on television).

Anyway, though I definitely prefer to read an engrossing story or a novel, I enjoyed reading about Robinson's life. The injustices toward women in the fifties (some of which still exist today) were quite enraging, especially the attitudes of judges towards rape, how horrible to say rape is less traumatising than burglary, how dare they say that!! I admire Robinson for her ability to analyse her relationship with her mother and the consequences it had on her life. I didn't think she wrote too much about her alcoholism, but thought she didn't explain well enough how she got a hold on it. That part never became clear to me; was it thanks to the AA or to Johnny or pure will's power (which I doubt)? The part about all the newspapers was less interesting, because it was difficult for me to distinguish between them, being quite unfamiliar with the names. The transition from newspapers to television seemed quite abrupt and only to the end. I liked the final chapter, about the Weakest Link, never knew it had such a big impact in the USA.

All in all, this book makes me want to see her show again, I'll certainly watch it differently this time! Thank you E-mile, for this opportunity and off to MyopicMeringue (what a cool screenname!) it goes! 

Journal Entry 10 by MyopicMeringue on Monday, September 13, 2004

I received this today. Thanks, owlet - and thanks, E-mile, for starting this ring. I'm looking forward to reading this. I actually don't normally read celebrity biographies, but I'm curious about Anne Robinson's life. I've always enjoyed her caustic humour and sarcasm - from 'Points of View' to 'The Weakest Link' and I'm hoping to find the same tone in her writing style. 

Journal Entry 11 by MyopicMeringue on Friday, November 05, 2004

I just finished this book last night ... and *ulp* I realise I've had it for almost two months - sorry guys!

It's a great read - I really enjoyed it. Very interesting to read about Anne Robinson's life - it's not quite how I expected it to be, and I was surprised and impressed at how vulnerable she is in her writing. The name-dropping gets a bit annoying, but I was fascinated by the social and politcal commentary.

I will send this book to tabyorky as soon as I get an address. 

Journal Entry 12 by tabyorky from Doncaster, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Monday, November 15, 2004

Received in the post. 

Journal Entry 13 by tabyorky from Doncaster, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Sunday, November 28, 2004

Started reading this book. 

Journal Entry 14 by tabyorky from Doncaster, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Monday, December 06, 2004

An interesting read about her life. Took me a few chapters to get in to the book though. 

Journal Entry 15 by tabyorky from Doncaster, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, December 10, 2004

Posted book to Elefteria. 

Journal Entry 16 by Elefteria from Enschede, Overijssel Netherlands on Saturday, December 25, 2004

received the book several days ago and already started reading it. it looks interesting. thanks for sending it all the way from England! 

Journal Entry 17 by Elefteria at BookRing in Book Ring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, February 02, 2005

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sending it to elivb today. enjoy!! 

Journal Entry 18 by Elefteria from Enschede, Overijssel Netherlands on Wednesday, February 02, 2005

after reading this book, I look to Anne and the weakest link in a different way. she has had an unusual life. I liked the book, but I agree with muizz: some parts were less interesting because of the unknown names and situations. 

Journal Entry 19 by elivb from Oakville, Ontario Canada on Thursday, February 03, 2005

Dit pakketje kwam echt als een volslagen verrassing. Wist niet meer dat ik me ervoor opgegeven had. Ben als nieuwbakken moeder wel benieuwd naar hoe Anne het ervanaf brengt.
And now the translantion: This package was quite a surprise. I totally forgot that I had joined this bookring. As a mother I am eager to read how Anne is coping and handling things.

Somehow it didn't quite catch my attention, so I will send it to Suzy26. I rather watch Anne on tv in The Weakest Link instead of reading about all the misery in her life. 

Journal Entry 20 by elivb at on Sunday, April 17, 2005

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The book will travel to Suzy26. I hope you have a good read. 

Journal Entry 21 by Suzy26 from Delft, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Tuesday, April 19, 2005

I found this book in my mailbox today. Thank you very much elivb and E-mile for sending c.q. ringing it. 

Journal Entry 22 by Suzy26 from Delft, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Thursday, April 28, 2005

I really enjoyed reading this book. I already was an admirer, but now I admire Anne even more. She is so brutally honest about herself, so open about her motives or lack thereof. Her story is never self-piteous or vindictive. She just tells it like it was. Sure, she had a lot of misery in her life and she really hit rock bottom, but she came out on top eventually.

I will send this book to Readsome tomorrow. 

Journal Entry 23 by Readsome from Breda, Noord-Brabant Netherlands on Thursday, May 05, 2005

Wow... Anne's memoires have traveled for quite a while now. I was very happy to find this book in the mail!

A few weeks ago I saw an interview with Anne and Emma on the Oprah Show, what a coincidency to get this book now. 

Journal Entry 24 by Willemijn from Deventer, Overijssel Netherlands on Saturday, July 16, 2005

I love those 'forgotten' rings. Looking forward reading this book. 

Journal Entry 25 by Willemijn from Deventer, Overijssel Netherlands on Monday, August 08, 2005

Well, what to say about this book? An enjoyable read, sure, but isn't ms. Robinson a tiny bit too convinced about herself. Her comparisons with Margaret Thatcher and Lady Di seem grotesk to me. However, she seems hones enough. I would like to know more about her daughter; she seems interesting enough to me. Enjoy, Ruby! 

Journal Entry 26 by rubyblue on Wednesday, August 31, 2005

What a great surprise!!! I had completely forgotten (as usual)I ever asked to read this book. It comes at a very good time--I just finished "God's County" from biba89, and am almost finished with an SF book from John MacDonald, from 1953, "Planet of Dreamers" (which I think would make a great movie if no one has done it yet), and was wondering what to read next.
Thanks Willemijn--and double thanks for the postcard. Too bad he's too young (and fit) for me . . . Thanks to you too E-mile for starting the ring. I see I'm the last one on the ring; unless I hear differently, I'll send (or give) it back to you. 

Journal Entry 27 by rubyblue on Wednesday, November 16, 2005

I noticed it's galadriel's birthday today; since I promised weeks ago to get this book off to her, I'm going to do it NOW as a sort of late birthday present. The thing that's slowing me down is making the journal entry. Unlike almost everyone who's already read the book, I was not impressed. Mainly because Anne Robinson is supposed to be a journalist, and I thought the book was not at all well written. She kept doing exactly what I just did and will do again. Writing in incomplete sentences. Drove me mad. OK, so it can be a useful stylistic device. Once. In a while. But she did it over and over. And over. In the interests of getting this book in the mail, I won't take the time to cite specifics. But I cannot let this go unremarked: "She was polite, kind, charming, and suggested I wrote some pieces for the woman's pages (p. 244). NO SHE DID NOT!! She (should have) suggested you "write" some pieces. Where was the editor in this book which rambled all over and never seemed to me to take off? That's what I kept asking myself. But more, I kept thinking, this woman's a writer. She should know better. I begin to rant. Oh now, wait. There's one more gaff I can't let go unnoticed. " . . . Peter, at the time an author come teacher come jack of all trades . . ." Please, please, please! That should be "cum"? Sorry to be so picky, but that's my job. Despite my complaints, I'm not sorry I read the book. I just wish Anne Robinson would have taken as much care with her writing as she does with her face . . . Thanks E-mile for the chance to read the book. 

Journal Entry 28 by 1972Galadriel from Schiedam, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Friday, November 18, 2005

Received in the mail today..thanks Rubyblue for sending it :) 

Journal Entry 29 by 1972Galadriel from Schiedam, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Monday, November 28, 2005

A biography I really liked! Very interesting to read about Anne Robinson's life..the story picked up speed when she started to recover from her drinking habbit. Thanks for sharing this one! 

Journal Entry 30 by 1972Galadriel from Schiedam, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Gaat vandaag op reis naar: eMeReS! 

Journal Entry 31 by eMeReS from Leiden, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Thursday, December 01, 2005

The book is here now. Between the pages I have found an beautiful bookmark, that will come in handy, the ones I normally use are starting to fall apart. If someone is missing it let me know, I'd be happy to return it to you.

When I heard that this book would be coming my way I raced to finish the book I was reading at the moment. I will dig into this right away. 

Journal Entry 32 by eMeReS from Leiden, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Monday, May 29, 2006

This journal entry is long overdue, sorry for that. I had been looking forward to reading this book, but when I started it didn't quite meet my expectations. After a long pause I gave it a second chance and managed to finish it, but still wasn't too thrilled about it.

I know Anne Robinson only from the Weakest Link, so I have to admit that that was the chapter I liked best. Some parts were interesting, but for me it was difficult to connect to most of the story.

Anne is ready to go home now. Goodbye ;-) 

Journal Entry 33 by eMeReS at Leiden, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

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Even longer overdue this book will finally return home to E-mile, accompanied by three David Eddings books. Thanks for sharing and happy (re)reading. 

Journal Entry 34 by E-mile from Almere, Flevoland Netherlands on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

After traveling almost 5 years, Ann has decided to come home, and so she did.

Thank you all for reading the book; it was wonderful to read all your reviews!