{"title":"Bernard Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of Bernard Brown, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful and engaging contributions to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Brown's books offer readers a captivating glimpse into the lives of notable personalities, brought vividly to life through his masterful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Cocktails with Molotov\", Brown takes you on a remarkable journey, exploring the intriguing world of diplomacy and espionage. Through a series of fascinating anecdotes, this memoir immerses you in the cultural and political landscapes that shaped significant global events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, \"Tea with Mr. Lee\" presents an intimate portrayal of personal interactions with influential figures. Brown's keen observations and delicate prose invite you to experience the nuances of these relationships, offering profound insights into the complexities of leadership and human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of Bernard Brown's works is characterised by a unique blend of wit, eloquence, and depth, making them an essential addition to any Biography \u0026amp; Memoir enthusiast's library. Explore our collection and discover the stories behind the headlines through Brown's inimitable perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cocktails-with-molotov-and-tea-with-mr-lee-by-bernard-brown-9780994137630","title":"Cocktails with Molotov and Tea with Mr. Lee","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBernard Brown lived through WWII in Suffolk, England, where he was strafed by bullets from a German Dornier aeroplane; dived to fetch sculpturing clay for a young Lucian Freud; went to school with the notorious gangsters, the Kray brothers; and had a close encounter with the Jimmy Savile of the era, 'Uncle Mac' at the BBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a young man, he met with Margaret Thatcher and later with famous authors such as Anthony Burgess and Han Suyin (author of \u003cem\u003eLove is a Many-Splendored Thing\u003c\/em\u003e), with whom he fell in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCocktails with Molotov\u003c\/em\u003e is an entertaining romp through Brown's wartime and post-war activities. After finishing his RAF service in Singapore in the 1950s, he studied law before emigrating to New Zealand. He has taught law at the University of Auckland ever since, including teaching such well-known figures as ex-Prime Minister David Lange and Winston Peters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCocktails with Molotov\u003c\/em\u003e is his seventh published book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853409177836,"sku":"9780994137630","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6113332c67757aeda19d8fce6b2587b6.jpg?v=1759260493"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bernard-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}