Dawn French Livres

One of the Guardian's TOP TEN READS for Christmas, this fabulous new non-fiction book by Dawn French is an interactive journey through the year. Imagine it as a personalized diary, where you can chronicle your life alongside her reflections. Unlike typical diaries that often start strong but lose momentum, this book encourages you to document your appointments, thoughts, and reminders in a creative way. French shares her insights on age and life, woven through the seasons, while inviting you to participate in the narrative. By the year's end, you’ll have a unique, scruffy book that combines her musings with your personal touches. It features lovely paper, an elastic strap to keep everything secure, and a pocket for treasured mementos. This engaging blend of self-reflection and creativity is a companion piece that helps navigate life’s ups and downs. With elements reminiscent of "Wreck This Journal," this book offers a refreshing approach to journaling, making it a delightful and practical tool for personal growth and enjoyment.

A book which reflects the humour of the television personalities, French and Saunders, including a compilation of some of their sketches.

IF YOU LOVE DAWN, YOU'LL LOVE HEARING ABOUT ALL THE TIMES SHE'S BEEN A COMPLETE TWAT . . . When I was younger I wanted to be an interesting, sophisticated, semi-heroic, multi-layered person. BUT. That kind of perfect is impossible. Being an actual twat is much more the real me. Sorry to boast, but I am a champion twat. In The Twat Files I will tell you about all the times I've been a total and utter twat. The moments where I've misunderstood stuff and messed up. In my life these have been key because: Mistakes tell us about ourselves. Mistakes tell us about others. Mistakes are hilarious. Mistakes expose our flaws. Mistakes show us ourselves honestly. Mistakes are gloriously human. My hope is that these stories might fire up yer engines to remind you of just what a massive twat you also are. Let's celebrate and revel in this most delightful of traits together. That would be perfectly twatty. 'This woman is a national treasure' Mail on Sunday 'Dawn French is a wonderful writer' Daily Mail

'A mellow, gentle read with a lot of words of wisdom' Independent Let Dawn French guide you through the year with her witty and wise seasonal insights. __________ Me You: Not A Diary is a pocket diary without the diary part. Or the pocket. It includes everything you loved about the original but without the calendar pages. To keep a working diary alongside Dawn, we recommend the hardback edition of Me You: A Diary. Me You is a place for me and you to reflect on the patterns and changes of the year. It's full of my thoughts about the seasons, the months and what matters. It's your guide to reflecting on the year you've just had - or the one still to come. Dive in, the paper's lovely . . . _________ 'A witty outlook on life. This will have you laughing about your year' Prima 'It's beautiful, like Dawn, and stuffed full of goodies' Jo Brand

Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock . . . midnight. The old millennium turns into the new. In the same hospital, two very different women give birth to two very similar daughters. Hope leaves with a beautiful baby girl. Anna leaves with empty arms. Seventeen years later, the gods who keep watch over broken-hearted mothers wreak mighty revenge, and the truth starts rolling, terrible and deep, toward them all. The power of mother-love will be tested to its limits. Perhaps beyond..

Dawn French is one of the greatest comedy actresses, encompassing a vast and brilliant array of characters. Loved for her irreverent humour, Dawn has achieved massive mainstream success while continuing to push boundaries and challenge stereotypes. This title chronicles the rise of this complex, dynamic and unstoppable woman.

A Tiny Bit Marvellous is a hilarious pageturner by comedian Dawn French. The story revolves around the dysfunctional Battle family, led by Mo, who is nearing 50 and juggling two teenagers. Her 17-year-old daughter, Dora, blames Mo for everything, while her son, Peter, fancies himself as charming as his idol, Oscar Wilde. Meanwhile, Dad remains in the background, simply being... Dad. Mo faces a personal crisis that prompts her to consider a wild and selfish act, putting the family on the brink of chaos. The question looms: will they fall apart, or will they rally together when it counts? This bestselling novel showcases French's signature humor and insight into family dynamics. Critics have praised the book for its wit and relatability, calling it "funny, really enjoyable" and "beautifully observed." French, a beloved figure in British comedy for over thirty years, has entertained audiences through various shows, including French and Saunders and The Vicar of Dibley. Her previous works, including the memoir Dear Fatty and the successful first novel, have solidified her status as a talented writer. Her second novel, Oh Dear Silvia, is also available, continuing her exploration of life's comedic moments.

Dawn French, number one bestelling author of A Tiny Bit Marvellous returns with Oh Dear Silvia. Everyone knows the real Silvia, don't they? Silvia Shute lies in hospital in a coma. Family and friends gather at her bedside, each thinking they know the real Silvia. But do they? For Silvia hides a secret. One she can never tell. And as her visitors congregate so the truth about Silvia is slowly revealed. Again, and again and again . . . Oh Dear Silvia is the brand new novel from one of Britain's most loved comic writers and the number one bestselling author of A Tiny Bit Marvellous. 'Hilarious. My top book . . .' The Times 'Side-splitting, darkly humorous' Heat 'Written with serious intent, both literary and thematically: Dawn tackles the big ones - love, death, grief, childhood, motherhood, parenthood - head on' Guardian

Een dertigjarige Britse vrouw komt als nanny naar New York om voor een achtjarige tweeling te gaan zorgen en verandert een strikt huishouden in een vrolijke boel, wat niet iedereen kan waarderen.

Alison Oddey's interviews with prominent performing women, span generations, cultures, perspectives, practice and the best part of the 20th century, telling various stories collectively. Stand ups, classic actresses, film and television personalities, experimental and alternative practitioners discuss why they want to perform, what motivates them, and how their personal history has contributed to their desires to perform. Oddey's critical and analytical introductory essay examines themes of performers' identities, displacement, acting as playing, differences between theatre, film and television performance, attitudes towards and relationships with audiences, and working with women directors. In several interviews the additional challenge of motherhood emerges as an important subtext in the performing lives of these women.