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Memorable Encounters

by Sir John Nott

Memorable Encounters

Our price: £15.99 GBP
RRP: £20.00 GBP

During his varied career, John Nott has encountered numerous interesting people, some household names and others well-known in their field. In Memorable Encounters, he has selected 20 individuals to discuss and reflect on their contribution.

His 17 years as an MP, latterly as a Cabinet Minister, brought him into contact with leading politicians, including Enoch Powell, Margaret Thatcher, and Norman Tebbit. While Defense Secretary during the Falklands War, he worked closely with Admiral Lewin and General Bramall. As a young officer, he served with the 2nd Gurkhas and, through a profile of Humbahadur Thapa, he describes his experiences with these stalwart soldiers.

Nott's principal career was in the City, and he describes the role Siegmund Warburg played in his life.

To add variety and spice, the author includes personalities whom he came across during his education, farming in Cornwall, and pursuing his interest in fishing. Additionally, he describes his friendship with impressive characters, including Ted Hughes, the Poet Laureate, and Martin Rees, the Astronomer Royal. Robin Day, whose interview he famously walked out of, features, as does Nigel Farage.

All these characters and more make Memorable Encounters an unforgettable read. The book is dedicated to Miloska, his wife, whose story is worthy of a work of its own.

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