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The boy who couldn't say his name by John Lawrence J H Prynne ) to a first uncertainJohn Lawrences The boy who couldnt say his name is a joy to read, a book of poems packed with heart, humour and a unique slant on everyday life. The collection is underpinned but not dominated by the story behind the title, the painful experiences he endured as a child, and his wicked imagination shines through. Heather Wastie These poems manage the almost impossible feat of being understated yet vivid. In this collection John Lawrence takes us