Kathy Burke – författare

THE INSTANT BESTSELLER'Vivid, bright and beautiful' – Guardian'Wonderful. I wish I'd written it – I couldn't put it down' Miriam MargolyesKathy Burke is one of Britain's most distinctive voices. Even as a fearless kid in Islington, she did things her own way; roaming the estate that raised her to find her own path. A place at the Anna Scher Theatre in her teens changed the course of her life, and she found unimaginable success as an actress and writer – and national fame. But the rare gift that has always set her apart, beyond the stage or screen, is her ability to see the truth and tell it like it is.This spellbinding memoir is not just Kathy's story, but the story of her class, her gender and her time.A Mind of My Own is funny, profound and deeply entertaining.'This is a book about being raised as a feral, motherless child; starting work at 17; immortalising several of this country’s most endearing catchphrases; triumphing at Cannes; being told you’re a genius by Peter Cook; and, at one party, accidentally taking some of Shaun Ryder’s crack, then attempting to set fire to a woman’s arse' – Caitlin Moran, Times Magazine'Glorious, very funny and no-nonsense, just like Kathy Burke' – Jo Brand

Based on the New York Times bestseller that explores fascinating accounts of near-death experiences in light of Scripture, this devotional provides a biblically infused vision of Heaven and inspires readers to live without fear.Scripture tells us to "Think about the things of Heaven, not the things of earth" (Col. 3:2 NLT). But how do we think about a place we've never seen?John Burke's bestselling book Imagine Heaven uncovers an exhilarating picture of Heaven, drawn from Scripture and illustrated with true stories of near-death experiences. It offers real-life evidence that supports readers' faith and answers some of their most pressing questions about life after death.Now in this inspiring devotional, find 100 readings through which you can● explore near-death stories and how they relate to Scripture● be encouraged as you go through the challenges of life here on earth● pray to bring the peace and joy of Heaven into your life each day● apply God's heavenly promises to how you live life todayMeditate daily on the realities of Heaven with the Imagine Heaven Devotional.

Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading.  Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to learners of all abilities.  Through the imagination of some of the world’s greatest authors, the English language comes to life in pages of our Readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction of reading these stories in English, and at the same time develop a broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency, improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express themselves.  Find out more at english.com/readers

'Irrepressibly funny' - The Times and Sunday Times Books of the YearTHE INSTANT BESTSELLER'Vivid, bright and beautiful' – Guardian'Wonderful. I wish I'd written it – I couldn't put it down' Miriam MargolyesKathy Burke is one of Britain's most distinctive voices. Even as a fearless kid in Islington, she did things her own way; roaming the estate that raised her to find her own path. A place at the Anna Scher Theatre in her teens changed the course of her life, and she found unimaginable success as an actress and writer – and national fame. But the rare gift that has always set her apart, beyond the stage or screen, is her ability to see the truth and tell it like it is.This spellbinding memoir is not just Kathy's story, but the story of her class, her gender and her time.A Mind of My Own is funny, profound and deeply entertaining.'This is a book about being raised as a feral, motherless child; starting work at 17; immortalising several of this country’s most endearing catchphrases; triumphing at Cannes; being told you’re a genius by Peter Cook; and, at one party, accidentally taking some of Shaun Ryder’s crack, then attempting to set fire to a woman’s arse' – Caitlin Moran, Times Magazine'Glorious, very funny and no-nonsense, just like Kathy Burke' – Jo Brand

Even when she was a kid in Islington, Kathy Burke did things her own way. After gaining a place at the Anna Scher Theatre when she was a teenager changed the course of her life, she became an actor in 1982. By the mid-1990s Kathy was a household name. Whether you know her as the beloved Perry, for her award-winning acting, or for being proudly woke and calling out tw*ts on social media, Kathy has always had a mind of her own. Funny and wise, this is her memoir.

THE INSTANT BESTSELLER'Vivid, bright and beautiful' – Guardian'Wonderful. I wish I'd written it – I couldn't put it down' Miriam MargolyesKathy Burke is one of Britain's most distinctive voices. Even as a fearless kid in Islington, she did things her own way; roaming the estate that raised her to find her own path. A place at the Anna Scher Theatre in her teens changed the course of her life, and she found unimaginable success as an actress and writer – and national fame. But the rare gift that has always set her apart, beyond the stage or screen, is her ability to see the truth and tell it like it is.This spellbinding memoir is not just Kathy's story, but the story of her class, her gender and her time.A Mind of My Own is funny, profound and deeply entertaining.'This is a book about being raised as a feral, motherless child; starting work at 17; immortalising several of this country’s most endearing catchphrases; triumphing at Cannes; being told you’re a genius by Peter Cook; and, at one party, accidentally taking some of Shaun Ryder’s crack, then attempting to set fire to a woman’s arse' – Caitlin Moran, Times Magazine'Glorious, very funny and no-nonsense, just like Kathy Burke' – Jo Brand

Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading.  Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to learners of all abilities.  Through the imagination of some of the world’s greatest authors, the English language comes to life in pages of our Readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction of reading these stories in English, and at the same time develop a broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency, improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express themselves.  Find out more at english.com/readers

Scripture tells us to "Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth" (Col. 3:2 NLT). But how do we think about a place we''ve never seen?John Burke''s New York Times bestselling book Imagine Heaven uncovers an exhilarating picture of Heaven, drawn from Scripture and illustrated with true stories of near-death experiences. It offers real-life evidence that supports readers'' faith and answers some of their most pressing questions about life after death. Now you can meditate daily on the realities of Heaven with the Imagine Heaven Devotional. Each of the one hundred devotions in this book includes:● Scripture ● prayers● near-death stories● meditations on the life to comeApply God''s heavenly promises to how you live life today with the Imagine Heaven Devotional.

What if you could imagine God as he truly is, with a deep, extravagant love for you? The Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional will help expand your mind and deepen your heart as you envision what Scripture says about our mysterious, wonderful, extremely loving and personal God. The words of Scripture will come to life in this devotional. You'll meet people who've had near-death experiences and have described what it feels like to be in God's presence. Along with these NDE testimonies, each of the sixty daily reflections will include inspirational teaching to apply the scriptural truths, rejuvenating your life and relationships today.Each daily reading:illuminates a different aspect of God's loving heart and captivating characteris anchored with an encouraging and relevant Bible versefeatures a fascinating near-death-experience story of God's awe-inspiring presenceencourages you with scriptural teaching to deepen your relationship with Godprovides a suggested prayer for your dayThrough these daily devotions, you will discover how crazy in love God is with you-his unique child. You'll find new motivation to walk daily with the One who desires the very best for you, and you'll feel inspired and empowered to represent God's love and goodness to the world.