The public confessions of a middle-aged woman (aged 55 3/4)

The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman (Aged 553⁄4) is a wonderful collection of non-fiction pieces, giving us an insight into Sue's hilarious world Sue Townsend is the much-loved comic author who brought us the bestselling Adrian Mole series Enter the world of Susan Lilian Townsend - sun-worshippers, work-shy writers, garden centre lovers and those in search of a good time are all welcome ... This sparkling collection of Sue Townsend's hilarious non-fiction covers everything from hosepipe bans to Spanish restaurants, from writer's block to slug warfare, from slob holidays to the banning of beige. These funny, perceptive and touching pieces reveal Sue, ourselves and the nation in an extraordinary new light. Sit back and chortle away as one of Britain's most popular and acclaimed writers takes a feather to your funny bone. The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman (Aged 553⁄4) is Sue Townsend's brilliantly witty collection on non-fiction pieces. Sue Townsend is Britain's favourite comic author. Her hugely successful novels include eight Adrian Mole books, The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman (Aged 553⁄4), Number Ten, Ghost Children, The Queen and I, Queen Camilla and The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year , all of which are highly acclaimed bestsellers. She has also written numerous well-received plays. She lives in Leicester, where she was born and grew up. Review 'Full of homely, hilarious asides on the absurdities of domestic existence...What a fantastic advertisement for middle-age -it can't be bad if it's this funny.' -- Heat Magazine 'Proof, once more, that Townsend is one of the funniest writers around.' -- Times, 'Play' Magazine 'This eclectic mix of comical tales will bring a wry smile and giggle to anyone' -- Time Out 'This is little England seen through the eyes of one of its best-loved satirists, and a welcome addition to any bookshelf' -- Hello! Magazine 'Townsend is every woman's favourite Everywoman.' -- Good Housekeeping Synopsis Enter the world of Susan Lilian Townsend - sun-worshippers, work-shy writers, garden-centre lovers and those in search of a good time all welcome. Over the last decade, Sue Townsend has written a monthly column for Sainsbury's Magazine, which covers everything from hosepipe bans and Spanish restaurants to writer's block and the posh middle-aged woman she once met who'd never heard of Winnie-the-Pooh. Collected together now for the first time, they form a set of pieces from one of Britain's most popular and acclaimed writers that is funny, perceptive and touching. 368 pages Publisher: Penguin (30 Aug. 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 0241961769 ISBN-13: 978-0241961766 The Public Confessions Of A Middle-aged Woman (aged 553⁄4) Is A Wonderful Collection Of Non-fiction Pieces, Giving Us An Insight Into Sue's Hilarious World Sue Townsend Is The Much-loved Comic Author Who Brought Us The Bestselling Adrian Mole Series Enter The World Of Susan Lilian Townsend - Sun-worshippers, Work-shy Writers, Garden Centre Lovers And Those In Search Of A Good Time Are All Welcome ... This Sparkling Collection Of Sue Townsend's Hilarious Non-fiction Covers Everything From Hosepipe Bans To Spanish Restaurants, From Writer's Block To Slug Warfare, From Slob Holidays To The Banning Of Beige. These Funny, Perceptive And Touching Pieces Reveal Sue, Ourselves And The Nation In An Extraordinary New Light. Sit Back And Chortle Away As One Of Britain's Most Popular And Acclaimed Writers Takes A Feather To Your Funny Bone. The Public Confessions Of A Middle-aged Woman (aged 553⁄4) Is Sue Townsend's Brilliantly Witty Collection On Non-fiction Pieces. 'anyone Who Loved The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Will Enjoy This Collection Of Witty And Sharply Observed Jottings From The Inimitable Sue Townsend. Great Stuff' Ok! 'full Of Homely, Hilarious Asides On The Absurdities Of Domestic Existence ... What A Fantastic Advertisement For Middle-age - It Can't Be Bad If It's This Funny' Heat 'a Welcome Addition To Any Bookshelf' Hello! 'it's As If Townsend Has Caught Our Idiosyncrasies On Candid Camera And Is Showing A Rerun Of All The Silly Clips ... The Ideal Dip-in-and-out Book' Time Out Sue Townsend Is Britain's Favourite Comic Author. Her Hugely Successful Novels Include Eight Adrian Mole Books, The Public Confessions Of A Middle-aged Woman (aged 553⁄4), Number Ten, Ghost Children, The Queen And I, Queen Camilla And The Woman Who Went To Bed For A Year, All Of Which Are Highly Acclaimed Bestsellers. She Has Also Written Numerous Well-received Plays. She Lives In Leicester, Where She Was Born And Grew Up. Glimpse into the life of one of Britain's best-loved comic writers - Sue Townsend - with this hilarious collection of her anecdotes and musings. ___________ Enter the world of Susan Lilian Townsend - all our welcome! This sparkling collection of Sue Townsend's hilarious non-fiction covers everything from hosepipe bans to Spanish restaurants, from writer's block to slug warfare, from slob holidays to the banning of beige. These funny, perceptive and touching pieces reveal Sue, ourselves and the nation in an extraordinary new light. Sit back and chortle away as one of Britain's most popular and acclaimed writers takes a feather to your funny bone. Witty, and laugh-out-loud funny, The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman (Aged 553⁄4) is essential reading for any Sue Townsend fan. _____________ 'Anyone who loved The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole will enjoy this collection of witty and sharply observed jottings from the inimitable Sue Townsend. Great stuff' OK! 'Full of homely, hilarious asides on the absurdities of domestic existence . . . What a fantastic advertisement for middle-age - it can't be bad if it's this funny' Heat 'A welcome addition to any bookshelf ' Hello! 'It's as if Townsend has caught our idiosyncrasies on candid camera and is showing a rerun of all the silly clips . . . the ideal dip-in-and-out book' Time Out Contains pieces which cover various things from hosepipe bans and Spanish restaurants to writer's block and a posh middle-aged woman the author met who'd never heard of Winnie-the-Pooh. Columns over het dagelijks leven in Groot-Brittannië in het laatste decennium van de twintigste eeuw en over leven en werk van de auteur. NL-ZmNBD