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Better Than Working is an autobiography or memoir written by Patrick Skene Catling, first published in 1960. [1] [2] [3] It describes Catling's work in journalism and his love life. [4]

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References

  1. "Review of Better Than Working". Kirkus Reviews . 15 June 1960.
  2. Mann, Jessica (29 March 2004). "Man of letters, and ladies". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  3. "Catling, Patrick Skene 1925–". Contemporary Authors . Cengage.
  4. O'Byrne, Robert (17 April 2004). "Work, wives and all that jazz". The Irish Times . Retrieved 26 September 2020.