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I want to get off'. Who will cook his dinner?. While Alexander the white van man brings tea, toast and sympathy. It's full of colour and glows with life' Independent'Hilarious and totally Townsend.

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Sue Townsend, the bestselling author of the Adrian Mole series, returns with The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year, a funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the person everyone wants them to be. 'Laugh-out-loud . . . a teeming world of characters whose foibles and misunderstandings provide glorious amusement. Something deeper and darker than comedy' Sunday Times The day her twins leave home, Eva climbs into bed and stays there. For seventeen years she's wanted to yell at the world, 'Stop! I want to get off'. Finally, this is her chance. Her husband Brian, an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair, is upset. Who will cook his dinner? Eva, he complains, is attention seeking. But word of Eva's defiance spreads. Legions of fans, believing she is protesting, gather in the street. While Alexander the white van man brings tea, toast and sympathy. And from this odd but comforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very, very differently. . . Bestselling author Sue Townsend has been Britain's favourite comic writer for over three decades, The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year is her hilarious new novel. 'She fills the pages with turmoil, anger, passion, love and big helpings of wit. It's full of colour and glows with life' Independent 'Hilarious and totally Townsend. There were parts where I laughed until I cried' Daily Mail 'Touching and hilarious. Bursting with witty social commentary as well as humour' Women's Weekly 'A funny, poignant look at modern family life' Daily Express Sue Townsend is one of Britain's favourite comic authors. Her hugely successful novels include eight Adrian Mole books, The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman (Aged 55 ), 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. Sue passed away in 2014 and is survived by her husband, four children, ten grandchildren and millions of avid readers. %%%What happens when a duvet day turns into a duvet year? Sue Townsend, the bestselling author of the Adrian Mole series, returns with The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year, a funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the person everyone wants them to be. The day her twins leave home, Eva climbs into bed and stays there. For seventeen years she's wanted to yell at the world, 'Stop! I want to get off'. Finally, this is her chance. Her husband Brian, an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair, is upset. Who will cook his dinner? Eva, he complains, is attention seeking. But word of Eva's defiance spreads. Legions of fans, believing she is protesting, gather in the street. While Alexander the white van man brings tea, toast and sympathy. And from this odd but comforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very, very differently. . . Bestselling author Sue Townsend has been Britain's favourite comic writer for over three decades, The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year is her hilarious new novel. 'Laugh-out-loud . . . a teeming world of characters whose foibles and misunderstandings provide glorious amusement. Something deeper and darker than comedy' Sunday Times 'She fills the pages with turmoil, anger, passion, love and big helpings of wit. It's full of colour and glows with life' Independent 'Hilarious and totally Townsend. There were parts where I laughed until I cried' Daily Mail 'Touching and hilarious. Bursting with witty social commentary as well as humour' Women's Weekly 'A funny, poignant look at modern family life' Daily Express

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ISBN-139780141399645
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Book TitleThe Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year
AuthorSue Townsend
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicBooks
Publication Year2012
GenreHumor
Number of Pages464 Pages

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Item Height198mm
Item Width130mm
Item Weight322g

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Title_AuthorSue Townsend
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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  • by sold6817
    21 Sep, 2020

    A Very Funny Book

    Not only is this a very funny book but the speech used by the "Royal Family" must have been well researched for its accuracy.I would definitely recommend it.To all passionate royalists I also would say read it, as it could well be history in the making.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by ruddley
    07 Dec, 2019

    Laugh out loud book for women of a certain age.

    Hilarious take on the hum drum of life once the kids have flown the nest. I couldn't put this book down and giggled my way though it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by lorna1993
    22 Aug, 2019

    I Actually Laughed Out Loud!

    I love Sue Townsend's subtle humour that actually makes me laugh out loud. A thoughtful and charming read. Highly recommended.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by kleptocat
    08 Apr, 2022

    Not Adrian Mole!

    Really not as funny as Adrian Mole, and made me feel rather depressed at times, although there are funny bits in it undoubtedly. The humour is dark.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by carcarol.gbiat34tf
    30 Dec, 2020

    A great read

    Funny and compelling

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by valleach
    13 Sep, 2018

    really funny

    great book really funny

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by janewild-8
    06 Jun, 2024

    Looks well loved.

    Looks well loved.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by na55-96
    16 May, 2022

    A good funny story

    I’ve not read it all, but so far I’m enjoying it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by dickymint68richard
    04 Mar, 2020

    The Woman who went to bed for a year

    Sadly miss the amazing Sue Townsend she was genius

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  • by pens-den-of-antiquity
    13 May, 2025

    Good but cover was grubby- needed wiping...

    Good but cover was grubby- needed wiping.

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