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'A splendid book, to be cherished by anyone with a funny bone. I loved it.' Daily Mail

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‘I love everything about these essays, from Adam's willingness to be open about life, love, family and his nether regions, to his innate ability as a storyteller. Broken Biscuits made me laugh out loud and then properly cry.’ Jennie Godfrey

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‘Adam writes like he knows me, the tiniest things he recalls uncover huge truths that resonate even now. I loved it.’ Justin Moorhouse

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'A bold new voice in nonfiction writing.' Jenn Ashworth

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‘Writing with such intimacy and ease, Farrer has crafted a brilliant collection of essays, by turns tender, disarmingly honest and achingly funny.’ Tawseef Khan

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‘It will make you cry with laughter.’ Miranda France

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‘Farrer's distinctive voice is once again on display in this entertaining collection of autobiographical essays.’ Bookseller Editor’s Choice

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‘Brilliant, funny, occasionally wince-inducing, and incredibly moving. I loved Adam’s honesty and generosity.’ Sarah Brooks

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‘Adam’s eye for the absurd is a delight, his candour about his own struggles utterly endearing. Threaded with his customary blend of melancholy and self-deprecating humour, these essays are a deep and courageous dive into what it feels like to be a man.’ Karen Powell

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‘Adam is a fantastic writer and you're going to want to get this book.’ Steven Kedie

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‘A touching, searching, and warm memoir … funny and generous.' The Manchester Review

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'A genuinely fabulous, funny and real account of Adam's life, and I highly recommend it.’ Jules Swain

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‘A nuanced, well-structured and memorable memoir; it deservedly won the Northbound Book Award.’ Times Literary Supplement

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‘A truly wonderful and ingenious writer … funny, warm.’ Emma Jane Unsworth

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‘Witty and introspective … Echoing the canny writing of David Sedaris, Farrer has a knack for wringing hilarity from life’s grim moments.’ Publishers Weekly

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