The Accidental Editor How a Boy Who Only Ever Wanted to Go to Sea Ended Up Running a Provincial Daily Newspaper

A FEW OF THE MANY COMPLIMENTARY COMMENTS THE BOOK HAS RECEIVED 'I can't think of a single editor who has been as candid about their failings . . . Richard Harris, one-time editor of the News & Star in Carlisle has written a frank autobiography admitting that he wasn't up to the job of running a regional daily newspaper' - Roy Greenslade, media correspondent, The Guardian 'This is much more than a book about journalism. It's a great read and proof that, whether or not Richard Harris can edit, he can certainly write - Paul Linford, Editor, Hold The Front Page 'I had read the whole thing cover to cover within 24 hours and was so hooked I was even attempting to carry on reading while stationary at traffic lights' - Patrick Hill, Freelance journalist 'Bathos, pathos, such a lot of humour and not a little real emotional impact' - David Guide, retired journalist 'He says: "I never wanted to be a journalist but I've loved every minute of it." And I loved every page of his book,' - Anton Rippon, Sports Journalists Association