Advice from Strangers
Everything I know from people I don't know
$33.93
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
27 June 2023
Summary
‘Hilarious and heartbreaking’ Sara Pascoe
‘Sheer bloody joy’ Philippa Perry
Over the course of a year, comedian Rachel Parris asked members of her live audience for advice - and here’s what she learned from a bunch of total strangers…
She takes those random nuggets of wisdom - ‘Be kind’, ‘Never pass up the opportunity for a wee’, ‘When it doubt, wing it’ - and explores them in ways that are entertaining and serious, hilarious and heart-breaking. Full of life guidance o…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529372175 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529372178 |
| Author: | Rachel Parris |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 27 June 2023 |
| Weight: | 208g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
Warm witty and wise
Rachel is one of my favourite comedians. This book is warm, wise and hilarious. It is written in her comic voice - a voice she mainly has used to tell me off, so I am thrilled to see it deployed in this way. – Nish Kumar
Hilarious, wise and heart breaking. Like an all-night over-share with your best friend. – Sara Pascoe
Warm witty and wise – Richard Osman
The most joyful bursts of wisdom from a truly funny soul. I adore this book. – Cariad Lloyd
An essential, hilarious handbook for life. – Athena Kugblenu
Rachel is one of the wisest, funniest people I know. Funny, sad, beautiful and ridiculous, Advice from Strangers has it all. – Pippa Evans
Hilarious, original and wise. This is essential reading. – Ellie Taylor
A hilarious, fiery, reassuring hug of a book. Full of laughter, compassion and feminist wisdom. – Fran Bushe
Funny, sad, joyful, and wise, something everyone should have on their bookshelf * funnywomen.com *
About The Author
Rachel Parris
Rachel Parris
Rachel Parris is a BAFTA-nominated comedian, musician, actor, and author.
Television Credits:
- The Mash Report
- Live at the Apollo
- Have I Got News For You
- Mock the Week
Radio Credits:
- Just A Minute (Regular Guest)
- I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue (Regular Guest)
Other Work:
- Performs award-winning musical comedy to sell-out audiences across the UK.
- Host of The Power Of A Book podcast, supporting the Children’s Book Project charity.
- Founding member of the critically acclaimed comedy group Austentatious, performing improvised Jane Austen-style stories in the West End.
Rachel is a self-proclaimed Janeite, and her ideal Mr. Darcy is always Colin Firth.
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