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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. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  14. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  15. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  16. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  17. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  18. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  19. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  20. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  21. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  22. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
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