Advice from Strangers

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 *

Rachel Parris is a BAFTA-nominated comedian, musician, actor, and author. Her television appearances include The Mash Report, Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and Mock the Week, and she is a regular guest on Radio 4’s Just A Minute and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.

As a touring comedian, she has performed her award-winning musical comedy to sell-out audiences across the UK. She hosts The Power Of A Book podcast, which supports the Children’s Book Project, a charity tackling book poverty.

Rachel is a founding member of the critically acclaimed comedy group Austentatious, who improvise a Jane Austen-style story and are currently performing in the West End. She considers herself a paid-up Janeite and her Darcy will always be Firth.

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