Dahl, Roald. Boy: Tales of Childhood, London : Jonathan Cape, 1984
Now we end with a
beginning. This book was the first autobiography I ever read. Not as
out-and-out funny as many of the other titles on this list. This is a book for
children of all ages, and despite its humour being quite warm and gentle it is
nonetheless recognisable to readers of Dahl’s more macabre stories. Roald Dahl
tells the stories of his formative years, from his earliest memories to his
first job at the Shell company. He also points out the origins of his most
beloved books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as well as Matilda.
Later, his first job
sent him on a posting to Africa, a tale that is told in his second volume of
memoirs Going Solo. That book then goes on to detail Dahl’s exploits as a
fighter pilot in the Second World War. That book is as highly recommended as
this one.
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