How Long to Read The Humour of Despair

How Long Does it Take to Read The Humour of Despair?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read The Humour of Despair by Lorraine Sanders

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

It was once called 'the humour of despair'! Thousands of men worked at the 'Liverpool Docks', stretching for seven miles from the 'Gladstone Dock' to the 'Herculaneum'. Dockers endured many long, poorly-paid, and soul-destroying hours, in what were often dreadful working conditions, but their humour helped them through. This book brings to life the 'fantastic characters', their terrific sense of humour, and wonderful expressions peculiar to themselves, in a collection of true stories that took place on the Liverpool Docks during the early1960s. The book is based on co-author Tony's memories of being a young Liverpool docker during the early 1960s. It is packed full of funny true stories, dockers' nicknames, phraseology, working practices and enlightening facts; but also contains some tragic stories to highlight the dangerous working conditions and practices that the dockers faced daily. It is a social document enveloped in humour! 'The humour of despair'. The book will enlighten, enthrall and educate but most of all entertain, and leave you with a greater understanding about a part of Liverpool's history that has now gone forever. It is the only access you will have into the working lives of fantastically funny characters who worked at the Liverpool docks. There isn't a book quite like it! About the authors: The authors are father and daughter, Tony and Lorraine Sanders. Tony is an ex-Bootle Grammar School boy and ex-Liverpool docker. Lorraine is a graduate from The University of Liverpool. In a totally unique style, they have encapsulated the magic of the 'laugh a minute' spirit, present, in what was once a premier seafaring port.

How long is The Humour of Despair?

The Humour of Despair by Lorraine Sanders is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Humour of Despair Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read The Humour of Despair aloud.

What Reading Level is The Humour of Despair?

The Humour of Despair is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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