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Being a Scot is a vivid, highly personal portrait that charts Sean Connery’s exploration of Scottish culture and achievements. With co‑writer Murray Grigor, the former actor probes why Scots have produced so many new sports and games, fueled the Gothic tendency in Scottish literature, and pioneered innovative architecture. The book corrects common misconceptions while offering an unprecedented glimpse into Connery’s vibrant personal history, set against the backdrop of Scotland’s social life, customs, and intellectual legacy.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Sean Connery
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