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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Book Introduction
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    Book Introduction
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  4. How to Start Writing a Book
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    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
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  6. Dealing with Racists
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  7. Taking Up Boxing
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    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
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    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
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    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
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    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
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    Question and Answer - Part 2
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  14. Ideas for books
    02:25
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  15. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
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    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
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