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The Madonna of Bolton Matt Cain

The Madonna of Bolton By Matt Cain

The Madonna of Bolton by Matt Cain


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Summary

Published to coincide with Madonna's sixtieth birthday, this is the fastest funding novel in Unbound's history: a young boy growing up gay in Bolton adopts Madonna as a spirit guide for life

The Madonna of Bolton Summary

The Madonna of Bolton by Matt Cain

Charlie Matthews's love story begins in a pebble-dashed house in suburban Bolton, at a time when most little boys want to grow up to be Michael Jackson, and girls want to be Princess Diana. Remembering the Green Cross Code and getting out of football are the most important things in his life, until... On his ninth birthday, Auntie Jan gives him a gift that will last a lifetime: a seven-inch single called 'Lucky Star'. He discovers Madonna - and falls in love. Casting the pop icon in the role of his spirit guide, Charlie draws on Madonna's audacity and ambition to help him find the courage to overcome his own obstacles and become a success in life. His obsession sees him through some tough times, but in order to be truly happy, he'll need to find his own inner strength...

The Madonna of Bolton Reviews

The hardback received glowing reviews across the board from the Sunday Times, Mail On Sunday, Attitude, Heat and many more. Madonna will be in the UK throughout spring and summer playing live to promote her upcoming album The author is in talks with Madonna's own production company regarding a film option. Widespread support from celebrities and authors (including David Walliams, Mark Gatiss and S. J. Watson). Matt Cain is the former culture editor of Channel 4. He's well connected, particularly with gay celebrities and allies and will be appearing across print and TV around publication. Matt will be available for events and signings around publication and will appear at all the major summer music and literature festivals. For fans of Billy Elliot, Beautiful Thing and Maggie and Me.

About Matt Cain

Matt Cain was born in Bury and brought up in Bolton. He spent ten years making arts and entertainment programmes for ITV before stepping in front of the camera in 2010 to become Channel 4 News's first ever Culture Editor. His first novel, Shot Through the Heart, was published in 2014 and his second, Nothing but Trouble, followed in 2015. As a journalist he's contributed articles to all the major UK newspapers and in 2017 was voted Diversity in Media's Journalist of the Year. In spring 2018 he stepped down as Editor-in-Chief of Attitude, the UK's biggest-selling magazine for gay men. He lives in London.
@mattcainwriter / www.mattcainwriter.com

Additional information

GOR009890420
9781783528004
1783528001
The Madonna of Bolton by Matt Cain
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Unbound
20190516
416
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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