Private Parts by Eleanor Thom
'Eleanor writes as fearlessly as she has fought this disease; with heart, honesty and a humour that is rarely afforded to subjects as serious as this. Your head will explode with what you'll learn and your heart will explode with the courage of this author. She's truly extraordinary' Phoebe Waller-Bridge AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4'S WOMAN'S HOUR A STYLIST TOP NON-FICTION BOOK OF 2019 ONE OF DAZED'S 2019 HOT AUTUMN BOOKS If 1 in 10 women, 200 million worldwide are suffering, why aren't we talking about it? A funny, feminist memoir about living with endometriosis from comedian and writer, Eleanor Thom. You are so much more than the sum of your #privateparts Features exclusive interviews with Hilary Mantel, Paulette Edwards and Lena Dunham. Praise for PRIVATE PARTS: 'Inspirational' Observer 'Funny, brave, charming, honest, reassuring and ultimately brilliant' Joe Lycett 'Eleanor demystifies "Women' Problems" with plenty of laughs. Her ability to find light in dark situations shines through' Yorkshire Post What readers have said about PRIVATE PARTS: ***** 'Brilliant! The most frank, honest and ironically humorous account I've read in 25 years with endo' ***** 'A must buy for anyone living with endometriosis and their friends and family!'
Eleanor writes as fearlessly as she has fought this disease; with heart, honesty and a humour that is rarely afforded to subjects as serious as thisYour head will explode with what you'll learn and your heart will explode with the courage of this author. She's truly extraordinary -- Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Private Parts is just like its author: funny, brave, charming, honest, reassuring and ultimately brilliant -- Joe Lycett
Inspirational * Observer *
Eleanor demystifies "Women' Problems" with plenty of laughs. Her ability to find light in dark situations shines through * Yorkshire Post *
Private Parts is just like its author: funny, brave, charming, honest, reassuring and ultimately brilliant -- Joe Lycett
Inspirational * Observer *
Eleanor demystifies "Women' Problems" with plenty of laughs. Her ability to find light in dark situations shines through * Yorkshire Post *
Eleanor Thom was born in Sheffield, England. She graduated from Manchester University with a BA in Film and Theatre. On graduation she created the award winning, all female sketch group Lady Garden who toured the UK circuit extensively, appearing on TV and Radio and were Edinburgh Fringe Festival favourites. In 2013 she wrote and performed the critically acclaimed character stand-up show I am Bev. As an actor she has she has appeared in Absolutely Fabulous (BBC), Live At The Electric (BBC) and Drifters (Channel 4). Eleanor has written for Standard Issue Magazine and for other comedians' on their live and TV work. This is her first book. She lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781473687554 |
| ISBN 10 | 1473687551 |
| Title | Private Parts |
| Author | Eleanor Thom |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2019-07-25 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
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