As a big Dawn French fan, this book was a real gem for me. You can just imagine her say the words she wrote, and I had to laugh many, many times.

From the back of the book:

"Dear Dad,
So, you're still dead. It's been 31 years and every day I have to remind myself of that fact, and every day I am shocked. I'm not 19 any more and so many things have happened that you haven't known, so I have decided to write this book for you. I want to remember our time together and I want to tell you about lots of stuff since. So far, it's been better than expected..."
With a sharp eye for comic detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, Dawn French shows just how an RAF girl from the West Country with dreams of becoming a ballerina/air hostess/bridesmaid/thief rose to become one of the best-loved comedy actresses of our time.
Here Dawn French invites us into her most personal relationships with, among others, her mum and dad, her husband, her daughter and her friend Jennifer.
Dawn reveals the people, experiences and obsessions that have influenced her and that helped her shape her comedy creations - including kisses, dogs, grandmas, David Cassidy, teenage angst, school, stealing and Madonna. She is as open about her fears and sorrows as she is about her delights and joys, and for the first time shares the experience of losing her beloved dad and later finding a tip-topmost chap in Lenny Henry.
From raging about class, celebrity and bullying describing the highs and lows of motherhood and friendship, 'Dear Fatty' reveals the surprising life behind the smile.

CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:

sent to OnlyLiana as a surprise RABCK

Sorry for the delay in journaling this book, it arrived safe and sound a while back. I absolutely adore Dawn French and can't wait to read her book!

Thanks to madnad for generously offering the book to me! It's much appreciated.

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

On the shelves.