📚 PEN PICTURES OF ALL 39 BOOKS BY DONALD HEDGES
AUTOBIOGRAPHY — ENGLISH EDITIONS
1–2. In the Role of Boy
A vivid, unvarnished portrait of a South London childhood. This book captures the texture of early life — friendships, instability, small triumphs, and the beginnings of self‑reliance. It’s the foundation stone of your entire autobiographical project.
19–21. The Boy Returns
The second movement of your life story, following your transition from adolescence into adulthood. Southampton becomes the backdrop for growth, independence, and the bittersweet end of boyhood. A story of becoming.
32. Things I Would Rather Not Admit (Kindle)
Your most confessional work. Here you confront the truths most people hide — the mistakes, the regrets, the private battles. A raw and courageous continuation of your autobiography.
33. Things I Would Rather Not Admit (Paperback)
The print edition of your most vulnerable book, offering readers a tangible version of your most intimate reflections.
38. The Little Man Whose Time Has Come: 1958–1998 (Kindle)
A sweeping biography covering the first forty years of your life. This is your most reflective and synthesised life story — a mature look back at the forces that shaped you.
39. The Little Man Whose Time Has Come (Paperback)
The print edition of your major biographical work, presenting your life story in a polished, enduring format.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY — FRENCH EDITIONS
3. Dans le Rôle du Garçon
A French rendering of your boyhood story, bringing your early life to a new audience with cultural sensitivity and emotional clarity.
28. Dans le Rôle du Garçon (Autobiographie) (PB)
A refined paperback edition of your French autobiography, crafted for francophone readers who appreciate memoir with heart.
29. J’étais Cet Garçon
A re‑imagined French version of your childhood narrative, capturing the universality of growing up, searching for identity, and finding resilience.
31. Le Garçon Revient (Autobiographie 2)
The French continuation of your life story, following your journey into adulthood with the same honesty and emotional depth as the English edition.
TRAVEL WRITING
13–14. Travelogue: London and South East
A personal journey through London and its surrounding regions. Part memoir, part social history, part urban observation — a love letter to place, memory, and movement.
30. Londres et Autres Endroits – Récit des Voyages
A French edition of your travel writing, offering European readers a fresh perspective on London’s character, culture, and hidden corners.
34. London and Other Places (Revised Kindle Edition)
An updated digital travelogue with new reflections and a more polished narrative. A thoughtful exploration of the places that shaped you.
35. London and Other Places (Paperback)
The print edition of your revised travel writing — a physical journey through the landscapes of your past.
CRIME FICTION
4. Murder at the Manor
A classic English whodunnit set in a stately home. Secrets simmer beneath the surface as a seemingly peaceful setting becomes the stage for murder.
5. Murder at the Vestry
A church‑side mystery where faith, guilt, and deception collide. A tightly woven story with moral undertones and atmospheric tension.
10. Harley Street Murder
A crime novel set in London’s medical district, where ambition and secrecy intertwine. A polished mystery with a distinctive urban flavour.
15–16. Three Novels (Crime Fiction Collection)
A collected edition of your crime fiction, showcasing your ability to craft suspense, character, and classic mystery structure.
MEMOIR & PERSONAL REFLECTION
6–7. Depression: My Personal Journey
A deeply honest account of living with depression. You explore the emotional, psychological, and social dimensions of the condition with clarity and compassion. A book that speaks to anyone who has struggled in silence.
ESSAYS, LITERARY COMMENTARY & AUTHOR CRAFT
8. Essays by Donald Hedges (2025)
A varied collection of essays on life, society, literature, and personal experience. Thoughtful, reflective, and wide‑ranging.
9. Essays (Revised Kindle Edition)
A refined digital edition with updated structure and expanded commentary.
17–18. The Author’s Art – How It’s Done
Your guide to the craft of writing. Part manual, part reflection, part encouragement — a clear and accessible exploration of how stories are made.
24–25. Shakespeare Cinematically and Visually
A unique study of Shakespeare through the lens of film and visual interpretation. You explore how cinematic thinking can illuminate Shakespeare’s characters, themes, and dramatic power.
RELIGION & CONVERSION
26–27. Catholicism – My Conversion
A personal account of your journey into the Catholic Church. You explore faith, identity, community, and the spiritual turning points that shaped your religious life.
ACCOUNTING, PUBLIC AFFAIRS & SOCIAL COMMENTARY
36. The Post Office Scandal and Other Accounting Thoughts – A Primer for Change (Kindle)
A timely and socially engaged examination of the Post Office scandal, viewed through the lens of accounting ethics and systemic failure. A call for reform and accountability.
37. The Post Office Scandal and Other Accounting Thoughts (Paperback)
The print edition of your public‑interest commentary, presenting your analysis in a polished, accessible format.
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