The Lady in the Van

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Eccentric tenant captivates reluctant landlord’s life.

"The Lady in the Van" offers a rare glimpse into the peculiar dynamics of human connection. Bennett's experience with Miss Shepherd, an unconventional neighbor turned long-term resident in his garden, is not only a story about compassion and boundary-setting but also a witty and heartwarming reflection on the quirks of human nature. This memoir will resonate with anyone who appreciates the beauty of unexpected relationships and the humor found in life's oddities.

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The Lady in the Van

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ISBN: 9781781255407
Authors: Alan Bennett
Publisher: Profile Books
Date of Publication: 2015-10-29
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.71
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In 1974, the homeless Miss Shepherd moved her broken down van into Alan Bennett's garden. Deeply eccentric and stubborn to her bones, Miss Shepherd was not an easy tenant. And Bennett, despite inviting her in the first place, was a reluctant landlord. And yet she lived there for fifteen years. This account of those years was first published in 1989 in the London Review of Books. The play premiered in 1999, directed by Nicholas Hytner and starring Dame Maggie Smith, who reprise their roles in this new film adaptation. Shot on location at Bennett's house, Alex Jennings plays the author, alongside household names including Frances de la Tour, Jim Broadbent and Dominic Cooper.
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Eccentric tenant captivates reluctant landlord’s life.

"The Lady in the Van" offers a rare glimpse into the peculiar dynamics of human connection. Bennett's experience with Miss Shepherd, an unconventional neighbor turned long-term resident in his garden, is not only a story about compassion and boundary-setting but also a witty and heartwarming reflection on the quirks of human nature. This memoir will resonate with anyone who appreciates the beauty of unexpected relationships and the humor found in life's oddities.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.