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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
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  14. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  17. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  18. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  19. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  20. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  21. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  22. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
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