Stephen Roberts Reihenfolge der Bücher

Café Confessional is a collection of poetry- the telling of personal truths and beliefs. I have lived with the tragic effects of depression and anxiety most of my life, and I have chosen to put into poetry what is difficult to discuss and describe in ordinary terms. The reader will not only gain an intimate look into my life, but also some insight into the human soul. Café Confessional also deals with the issues of male victims of domestic violence. I have a personal experience with the topic and felt it important for male readers to know of this experience. Male victims typically do not speak up, and I hope to be a voice for them. I wrote most of the poetry at cafés. Most of the poems have an honest nakedness about them, which feels like confessions. The book feels like an in-depth conversation with an old friend, revealing scars and all. It's a conversation you can only have with your closest friend.

Focusing on the transformative years from 1800 to 1914, this social history explores Sutton Coldfield's evolution from a suburb of Birmingham into a significant community. It highlights key developments such as the abolition of the self-appointed corporation, the introduction of the railway, and advancements in education, law, and leisure. The narrative emphasizes that the nineteenth century was pivotal for Sutton, featuring significant events that outshone its earlier history. The book is enriched with contemporary images that enhance the historical context.

Focusing on the drinking establishments of Sutton Coldfield from 1800 to 1914, this book provides an A-Z guide to the pubs that were central to the town's social life. It reveals unique insights into the owners, their livelihoods, and the challenges they encountered, such as dealing with unruly patrons. Enhanced by historical engravings and photographs, it offers a valuable perspective on the community's culture and daily life during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

This book recovers the stories of two remarkable Victorian working men. Thomas Cooper and Arthur O’Neill were both imprisoned for seditious offences in 1843. The friendship they formed in Stafford Gaol lasted for fifty years. These two men wanted to be remembered as Chartist prisoners – but, talented and energetic, they also made their marks in other areas. Cooper was the author of a famous poem , The Purgatory of Suicides , and of novels; he knew well Thomas Carlyle and Charles Kingsley, and came into contact with Benjamin Disraeli and Charles Dickens. Later in life he became a lecturer in defence of Christianity. O’Neill worked with Joseph Sturge and Henry Richard for peace and international arbitration, attending a number of international peace conferences. An important contribution to Chartist studies, this book also examines in detail artisan literary activity, pacifism and Christian apologetics in Victorian Britain.