- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd; 2006 First Edition edition (3 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743285336
- ISBN-13: 978-0743285339
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.2 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 151,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Gay Times, March 2006
"Charming, effortless, honest and tinged with sadness. As we imagine Liz is, it's slightly batty but utterly lovely."
Good Housekeeping, March 2006
"Threaded through with her struggles, the book shines with Smith's enthusiasm and idiosyncratic observations."
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is exceptionally well written.Liz Smith tells the tale of her life by weaving us through her story, and what an interesting and packed life she has led.As we meander with her on the trip down memory lane,she paints a vivid picture for us the reader and we are left with a feeling of enormous satisfaction upon finishing the book.There are no scandalous revelations here,no fuss or pomposity-just a life laid down on paper.And that's the appeal.It's not a hefty tome by any stretch of the imagination-most people will read this in a few hours.Highly recommended.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It was that comment on 'Forrest Gump' versus 'Gilbert Grape' that had me nodding furiously in agreement!
I have 'upstairs books' and 'downstairs books' so there's always something to read. But this was one that travelled the stairs with me, as I couldn't bear to put it down. The editors had the good sense to stay true to the author's voice, I think, so the writing adds up to more than its number of words. If this lady does not become a Dame, as they suggest, I might even eat one of Letitia's toothpaste cakes....
I have 'upstairs books' and 'downstairs books' so there's always something to read. But this was one that travelled the stairs with me, as I couldn't bear to put it down. The editors had the good sense to stay true to the author's voice, I think, so the writing adds up to more than its number of words. If this lady does not become a Dame, as they suggest, I might even eat one of Letitia's toothpaste cakes....
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Liz Smith, now well known for her role as Nanna in the Royle family as well as being in a familiar face in The Vicar Of Dibley didn't find fame in the acting world till she was 50. Left on her own after her husband leaves her to bring up 2 young children she does a variety of jobs to try and make ends meet. The most precious thing she has which her grandma told her to always keep was a house, for which her grandma left provision in her will. Liz was brought up by her grandparents and when her grandad died they were left in poverty. Nothing daunted the grandma and Liz do their best by getting little jobs and saving and economising on their food, a lesson which leaves Liz in good stead years later when she becomes a single parent. Even if you're not a big fan of the Royle Family (I'm not) you will stillenjoy this book.
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Like afternoon tea with a wordly aunt at Bettys
This is a terrific read although I felt it tailed off a bit towards the end . The book runs in a style of short self contained chapters with each one very much like going out for... Read more
Published 3 months ago by lart phauson
Great book
Really enjoyed this book and have loved this actor for many years. A very talented lady and it was great to read about her life. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Slack
Delightful - but Kindle edition omits illustrations
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It's a brilliant book. I enjoyed it so much, I bought three for my friends. As usual Amazon had the book in stock and delivered it straight away.Our Betty
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cracking read
I brought this book for my mum. She loved it. It is very well written and with the perfect comic wit that is Liz SMITH. Read more
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A very moving account of her life - surprisingly hard - yet she's been one of our finest comedy actresses.
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