- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Headline Review (1 Oct 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755355245
- ISBN-13: 978-0755355242
- Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 2.5 x 23.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,417,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Jo Brand is undoubtedly one of the best female comics in Britain and her rise to fame has been monumental... Jo's story is honest and very funny'--The Sun
'Jo Brand’s Look Back in Hunger is one of the very best. This is mainly down to the fact that Jo has had a genuinely fascinating life (from psychiatric nurse to one of the country’s most loved stand-ups) and her style is engaging, candid and amusing, even when she’s talking about some pretty grim stuff. *****--Heat
'Larger-than-life, coarse but often very funny, the comedienne has produced a biography very much in her own image… provides lots of belly-laughs and, surprisingly, plenty of food for thought'--Telegraph
'As odd things always happen around Jo--ghosts materialise, coat hangers fly out of the wardrobe, pet tortoises attempt suicide--it was a short step for her to decide to train as a psychiatric nurse… her world-weary soothing baritone was to be her fortune; she’s rightful heir to the comic mantle of Beryl Reid, Joan Sims and Hattie Jacques. Though chunky, what’s largest about Jo is her heart, her humanity. I love her.'--Daily Express
'She comes across as robust, wise, amiable and pragmatic. Brand resists self-pity… her humane, sardonic intelligence shines through'--Daily Mail
'A terrific, uplifting read. South London-born Brand’s laconic voice shines through--indeed, you can hear her laid-back delivery in every sentence. The biggest thing about Brand is her heart and her generosity of spirit. She’s engagingly light-hearted and excellent company'--Scotsman
'A romp through Jo’s formative years… Her dry wit shines through.'--Now --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'Jo Brand’s Look Back in Hunger is one of the very best. This is mainly down to the fact that Jo has had a genuinely fascinating life (from psychiatric nurse to one of the country’s most loved stand-ups) and her style is engaging, candid and amusing, even when she’s talking about some pretty grim stuff. *****--Heat
'Larger-than-life, coarse but often very funny, the comedienne has produced a biography very much in her own image… provides lots of belly-laughs and, surprisingly, plenty of food for thought'--Telegraph
'As odd things always happen around Jo--ghosts materialise, coat hangers fly out of the wardrobe, pet tortoises attempt suicide--it was a short step for her to decide to train as a psychiatric nurse… her world-weary soothing baritone was to be her fortune; she’s rightful heir to the comic mantle of Beryl Reid, Joan Sims and Hattie Jacques. Though chunky, what’s largest about Jo is her heart, her humanity. I love her.'--Daily Express
'She comes across as robust, wise, amiable and pragmatic. Brand resists self-pity… her humane, sardonic intelligence shines through'--Daily Mail
'A terrific, uplifting read. South London-born Brand’s laconic voice shines through--indeed, you can hear her laid-back delivery in every sentence. The biggest thing about Brand is her heart and her generosity of spirit. She’s engagingly light-hearted and excellent company'--Scotsman
'A romp through Jo’s formative years… Her dry wit shines through.'--Now --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Jo Brand is one of Britain's funniest and best-loved comedians. With a sharp eye for the absurd and in her own unique voice she tells her story for the first time. What possessed her to become a professional comedian in the cut-throat world of stand-up comedy after ten years as a psychiatric nurse? How did she deal with late night drunken audiences? Raised in middle class comfort, she left home in her teens to live with someone entirely inappropriate. Her parents were aghast at her behaviour and attempted to rein in her excesses, finally giving up when she demonstrated that she was not headed for the life of a nun. From her early years growing up in a small south coast town with two brothers who toughened her up, to emerging on stage as 'The Sea Monster', Jo Brand tells it like it is with wit and candour.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Ok folks, this book is good, it's fine, it's an enjoyable read and it made me laugh out loud in places (not that I bought it hoping for or expecting that, but it was a bonus). BUT - it left me feeling as though I'd had the first course of a meal and then been ushered out of the restaurant before I'd even sniffed the entree, never mind looked hopefully towards the dessert trolley. I wanted MORE! I just can't shake the feeling that she didn't really want to write this book, because it is so superficial. I believe she is a private person, and fair enough for that - but as this is an autobiography I had hoped for a deeper insight into the mind of a very talented woman. It seemed to me that all the defenses were still up and there was little really shared. A shame, and ultimately unsatisfying...Jo, you're so much more succulent than this!
136 of 144 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am a big fan of Jo Brand and couldn't wait to read this. Having bought it yesterday I have to say that I wasn't disappointed - it is totally brilliant. I didn't know much about Jo's upbringing and her personal life before I read this, but it's all here and I can't believe what an interesting life she's led. From her teenage rebellion, to her first love who led her astray, to her 10 years as a psychiatric nurse to the abuse she got when she started out as a stand up comic - there is nothing this woman hasn't been through! What I loved in particular is the way that she can talk about all this personal stuff in detail without ever sounding like she's feeling sorry for herself or losing her comic touch - parts of book made me double up with laughter. Anyone who likes Jo Brand should buy this - it's a fantastic insight into a brilliant comic.
87 of 93 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There are so many celebrity autobiographies around these days I was wary of buying one, but I really like Jo Brand so I thought I'd take a punt on this. Well, I bought it yesterday and I've already finished it cos I couldn't put it down. This makes such a refreshing change from a lot of the other celeb books out there. Why? Well, for the first thing she wrote it herself - it wasn't ghost written - and that really comes across. The book is warm, funny, sad, shocking and uplifting - like spending a few hours chatting in the pub with someone who's really interesting and funny. I won't spoil it, but there's a bit where she's playing hide-and-seek with some co-workers that made me laugh so loudly I nearly cried. I am so pleased that Jo Brand has written such a good autobiography. I loved it.
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Very Disappointing
This was a book club choice which everyone was looking forward to reading - maybe that was a mistake. We were all fans of Jo and were expecting it to be funny. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Glynn
what a woman
one word, fantastic. i have to admit i do love jo brand as an artist, so reading her book was a must and i was not dissapointed. what a life! Read more
Published 4 months ago by libby_black
Fun, candid and loveable - just like the lady herself!
I love Jo Brand. She's down-to-earth, feisty, and always calls a spade a spade. Happily, unlike the autobiographies of some comics who come across completely differently on the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Miss E. Potten
Good Read from Jo
I read her next one before this and loved it. I'm still part way through this one and love it too.
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Published 7 months ago by Eleanora
she can't be *rsed
I saw Jo Brand live, once. She was quite funny, but she kept looking at her watch. I got the impression the audience was boring her, and I remember thinking, "hang on, aren't you... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Philip Morgan
brilliant!
This was one of the funniest comedy related books I read in a long time!
I always thought that Jo Brand was one of the best comedians (and I do not only mean female comedians)... Read more
I always thought that Jo Brand was one of the best comedians (and I do not only mean female comedians)... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nicole Watson
Jo Brand
Really enjoyed this book which focuses mainly on the time before Jo Brand became famous. Far more interesting than most autobiographies and made me chuckle throughout. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Catmar
i love it
i absolutely love this book...when i bought it; it only took me two days to read it. unfortunately i just cudnt put it down. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ella
Interesting read
I read this book as I like Jo Brand. The book was interesting with lots of anecdotes of student life and early worklife before comedy life. Read more
Published 16 months ago by mandymw
Very Disappointing
This book is for me a total let down! Not one laugh out loud moment, not even a snigger. A tedious account of Jo's early life, interspersed with some cod socio-political points and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Easily Mislead
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