- Hardcover: 119 pages
- Publisher: Fourth Estate; 1st edition (1 Oct 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007338414
- ISBN-13: 978-0007338412
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 185,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘ I just sat down and read it straight through and cried. Dreadfully funny anod incredibly touching.’ Joanna Lumley
‘Moving, funny, enchanting. A beautiful, original portrayal of family life.’ Sheila Hancock
‘Something quite splendid, new and unforgettable.’ Stephen Fry
‘Wonderful, warm, witty and wise. Just like the author.’ Ben Elton
'The book is as extraordinary as the woman who wrote it. The correspondence started with the odd note on the kitchen table reminding Granny Annie of a doctor's appointment or that there was ham in the fridge, but built into more. 'What happened was that she was getting increasingly deaf, and one day I realised that although she was sitting through all the shrieking of family lunch, she couldn't actually hear any of it. So, I started to write her summaries at the end of the day and leave them by her bed. It became quite therapeutic. I used to scribble for hours.' The result is quite extraordinary. On one level, it's a humorous work about hearing aids and incontinent dogs. On another, it's an uplifting story of family love and duty, and generational conflict.' Daily Mail
'One of the most pleasurably giddy reads I've had for ages, it's laugh-out-loud funny as well as deeply poignant' Scotsman
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"I thought the book was blissful. Hearing only one side of the conversation between her and Gran makes it as compulsive as eavesdropping on a train, and fifty times funnier. She has an unerring ear for detail, which makes the small ridiculous chaos that families inhabit jewel-bright and touching. I think it's better than a diary; this glimpse of family life will be familiar and inspiring to those caring for the elderly, and a reminder to us all that kindness and humour are the best companions in the world."
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In a world where It's A Wonderful Life represents the 'perfect' Christmas, this remarkable book combines whimsy, wit and charm in equal measure. For everyone who admires their elders as wiser, madder and possessing an admirable eccentricity, this book is a wonderful journey through relationships and reminiscence.
With the lightest of touches, this is a beautiful book that will resonate with anyone with a heart made of anything more malleable than tungsten. There is not a better gift for us 'old people' - eg around about 40 and above!
With the lightest of touches, this is a beautiful book that will resonate with anyone with a heart made of anything more malleable than tungsten. There is not a better gift for us 'old people' - eg around about 40 and above!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I treated myself to this book last week, after having read a glowing review in one of the broadsheets. I'm really glad I did. It was worth every penny. I loved it, every last little bit of it. It was funny, sad, touching and delicious. I've just finished it, and I'm torn between reading it again and sending it to everyone I know.
Law has a wonderful eye for the absurd and a knack of telling the most fascinatingly funny anecdotes that literally had me crying with laughter. It truly is the best thing I've read all year. A total treasure.
Law has a wonderful eye for the absurd and a knack of telling the most fascinatingly funny anecdotes that literally had me crying with laughter. It truly is the best thing I've read all year. A total treasure.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Excellent book to pick up for short reads and then come back to time and time again. If you have elderly parents/parents in law you will be get an instant mental picture of the same things happening to you.
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Delighted with my book ordered to take on holiday for a friend in USA - I loved it and so did she.It will doubtless go the rounds for all her friends to read. Read more
Published 13 months ago by B. J. Hulme
Charming book
What a lovely book. The author writes giving you a one-sided insight into a world between her and her extremely deaf mother-in-law and all the gossip, advice and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Nettie T
Notes to My Mother in Law
Delightful, sensitive, poignant, gentle and amusing view of a situation that can be all too often dark and grim. Read more
Published 16 months ago by emilysgranny
Book
Not as good as expected, after seeing her promote the book on the Alan Titchmarsh show, I thought this was going to be a howler, but it wasnt, such a shame
Published 21 months ago by Ms. Dawn A. Smith
notes to my mother in law
I loved this book it was funny and a reminder of happy family life. Its beautifully written and well worth reading
Published 24 months ago by J. Winthrope
Tender and Funny
This is a wonderful little book, made up of notes left by Phylldia to her Mother In Law who has become hard of hearing. Beautifully illustrated throughout too. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Lincs Reader
a must read
What a lovely read, a book that finishes far to quickly and one that you want to pass on for other people to see. Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by K. G. Jennings
Don't buy this book!
You know those films that have top-notch actors, a catchy title and a one-joke premise that then simply don't live up to their hype? This is the book to match. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by A. T. Dema
Disappointed, but my mother-in-law seemed to like it
Decided to buy this as a stocking filler for my mother-in-law after seeing an interview about the book with the author. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by Mrs. Gail Hughes
Dissappointing
Overpriced and lacking in any real humour or insight -best given to the family of Ms Law .Deeply dissappointed as I bought it as a Christmas gift for somebody far funnier and... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Mr. I. A. GOULD
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