📚 SUMMARIES OF ALL 37 BOOKS BY DONALD HEDGES
AUTOBIOGRAPHY (ENGLISH EDITIONS)
1–2. In the Role of Boy
A vivid, reflective account of your early life, tracing the emotional and social landscape of boyhood in South London. Blending memoir with travelogue, the book explores identity, resilience, and the formative experiences that shaped your worldview.
19–21. The Boy Returns
The second major movement of your autobiography. This volume follows your transition from adolescence into adulthood, capturing the challenges of independence, the Southampton years, and the gradual emergence of self‑reliance. A story of growth, loss, and becoming.
32. Things I Would Rather Not Admit (Kindle)
A candid, confessional continuation of your life story. You confront difficult truths, personal vulnerabilities, and the moments most people prefer to hide. Honest, unfiltered, and emotionally direct.
33. Things I Would Rather Not Admit (Paperback)
The print edition of the above, offering the same raw introspection in a polished physical format.
38. The Little Man Whose Time Has Come: Biography 1958–1998 (Kindle)
A sweeping retrospective covering the first forty years of your life. This biography synthesises earlier themes—family, struggle, education, faith, and identity—into a cohesive narrative of survival and self‑determination.
39. The Little Man Whose Time Has Come (Paperback)
The print edition of the biography, presenting your life story in a durable, reader‑friendly format.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY (FRENCH EDITIONS)
3. Dans le Rôle du Garçon
A French edition of In the Role of Boy, adapted with cultural sensitivity for francophone readers. It preserves the emotional depth of the original while offering a fresh linguistic texture.
28. Dans le Rôle du Garçon (Autobiographie) (PB)
A refined paperback edition of the French autobiography, designed for accessibility and wider distribution.
29. J’étais Cet Garçon
A French re‑articulation of your boyhood narrative. More than a translation, it is a cultural reinterpretation that highlights universal themes of childhood and identity.
31. Le Garçon Revient (Autobiographie 2)
The French counterpart to The Boy Returns, continuing your life story for a francophone audience with clarity and emotional resonance.
TRAVEL WRITING
13–14. Travelogue: London and South East
A personal and historical journey through London and the surrounding region. Part memoir, part urban observation, the book blends geography, memory, and social commentary to create a portrait of place and belonging.
30. Londres et Autres Endroits РR̩cit des Voyages
A French edition of your travel writing, offering European readers a window into London’s character, culture, and hidden corners.
34. London and Other Places (Revised Kindle Edition)
An updated digital edition of your travelogue, incorporating new reflections, expanded commentary, and a more polished narrative structure.
35. London and Other Places (Paperback)
The print edition of the revised travelogue, presenting your exploration of London and beyond in a durable, reader‑friendly format.
CRIME FICTION
4. Murder at the Manor
A classic English murder mystery set in a stately home. Secrets, motives, and hidden tensions collide as a seemingly tranquil setting becomes the stage for a deadly crime.
5. Murder at the Vestry
A church‑adjacent murder mystery that blends suspense with moral complexity. The vestry becomes the centre of intrigue as characters confront guilt, faith, and deception.
10. Harley Street Murder
A crime novel set in London’s medical district. Behind the polished façade of Harley Street lies a web of ambition, secrecy, and danger.
15–16. Three Novels (Crime Fiction Collection)
A collected edition of your crime fiction, bringing together your mysteries in a single volume. Showcases your ability to craft suspenseful plots and compelling characters.
MEMOIR & PERSONAL REFLECTION
6–7. Depression: My Personal Journey
A deeply personal account of living with depression. You explore the emotional, psychological, and social dimensions of the condition with honesty and clarity, offering insight, solidarity, and hope.
ESSAYS, LITERARY COMMENTARY & AUTHOR CRAFT
8. Essays by Donald Hedges (2025)
A collection of essays spanning personal reflection, social commentary, and literary analysis. Thoughtful, varied, and intellectually engaging.
9. Essays (Revised Kindle Edition)
A refined digital edition with updated essays and improved structure.
17–18. The Author’s Art – How It’s Done
A guide to writing and creativity. You explore the craft of authorship, from structure and voice to discipline and inspiration. Part manual, part reflection.
24–25. Shakespeare Cinematically and Visually
A unique study of Shakespeare through the lens of film and visual interpretation. You examine how cinematic techniques illuminate Shakespeare’s themes, characters, and dramatic power.
RELIGION & CONVERSION
26–27. Catholicism – My Conversion
A personal narrative 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 examination of the Post Office scandal, viewed through the lens of accounting ethics and systemic failure. You argue for reform, transparency, 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 physical format.
