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Title: A biography that strives for honesty
Review: William Hartnell is generally remembered as the first actor to take the title role in Doctor Who.This biography, written by Hartnell's granddaughter Jessica Carney, tells the bigger story: the difficult childhood, his career (Doctor Who coming at the end of it), his family and private life, and all those things that, together, make someone human.Ms. Carney writes with affection for her grandfather while striving to produce a biography that is much more than a series of fond reminisces. That she succeeds is a tribute to her skills as a writer.If you read this book simply for Hartnell's time playing the Doctor, you will miss out on a fascinating life. You'll still get something, but take my word that the rest of the book is worth your while, too.
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