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'For those of us of a certain age, Out of the Woods but not Over the Hill is a wonderfully cheering title. When Gervase Phinn receives his peerage for services to good-heartedness, this will be the motto on his coat of arms: "Ex silvis sed non supra montem."... This entertaining and moving homework earns a good few merit marks. Gervase Phinn is not going downhill yet, by a long chalk on a blackboard' (Independent, Jonathan Sale )
'Packed with hilarious yarns on family, growing up and growing old, this is a marvellous book' (Express )
'Packed with hilarious yarns on family, growing up and growing old, this is a marvellous book' (Express )
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For Gervase Phinn growing old is not about a leisurely walk to the pub for a game of dominoes or snoozing in his favourite armchair. As this sparkling collection of his very best humorous writing shows, he may be 'out of the woods' but he is certainly not 'over the hill'.
Looking back over more than sixty years of family life, teaching, inspecting schools, writing and public speaking, Gervase never fails to unearth humour, character, warmth and wisdom from the most diverse of experiences, whether they be growing up in Rotherham with the most un-Yorkshirelike of names or describing why loud mobile phone users get his goat.
Brimming with nostalgia, gently mocking life's absurdities, never shy of an opinion, this is Gervase Phinn at his wittiest, twinkly-eyed best.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you like Phinn's books and have read his others, then you've read 95% of this one. What a waste of time and money. How about a new book.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read Gervase Phinn's previous books and have to agree that the vast majority of this book has been in previous ones.
I would not recommend buying it as it gives the impression that he is scraping the bottom of the barrel for tales to tell.
What a disappointment.
I would not recommend buying it as it gives the impression that he is scraping the bottom of the barrel for tales to tell.
What a disappointment.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you want witty observation that looks back from the everyman's point of view, then you really have to read Gervase Phinn's books. Told from an Ex-Teacher, School Inspector and public speakers memories, the general observations really do hit the mark with you so much so that you'll find yourself chuckling along on his journey.
It's definitely something unique and whilst we're not talking comedian humour here we are talking about a title that will make you laugh. There is definitely something for everyone within this title with excerpts that everyone of a certain age will identify as well as appreciate. All in a fun novel and one that the odd wedding speech may borrow from with ease.
Finally, if you get the chance to meet Gervase at a signing or a talk, take the opportunity, it's a wonderful night out, you'll laugh and a great night out will have been had. If you're worried, take a friend, they'll find it as funny as you and soon be a fan of the author. A man who can truly talk the birds from the trees.
It's definitely something unique and whilst we're not talking comedian humour here we are talking about a title that will make you laugh. There is definitely something for everyone within this title with excerpts that everyone of a certain age will identify as well as appreciate. All in a fun novel and one that the odd wedding speech may borrow from with ease.
Finally, if you get the chance to meet Gervase at a signing or a talk, take the opportunity, it's a wonderful night out, you'll laugh and a great night out will have been had. If you're worried, take a friend, they'll find it as funny as you and soon be a fan of the author. A man who can truly talk the birds from the trees.
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An easy read
An entertaining book full of short stories, it is easy to pick up and put down. Sadly there is little new material more a rehash of anecdotes from previous books. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Hornet
As always - a delight to read
As always a brilliant read from Gervase Phinn, a master of observation and description. For those who haven't yet read any of Gervase's book DO give them a try, you will not be... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Poppy
Not exactly what I expected, but still an ok read
I found this quite a strange book in some ways. Whilst reading it I felt that it read more like a collection of short articles than a book with a beginning, a middle and an end. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alleycat
Gervase Phinn
I'd not read this guy before, it was recommended as i'd been reading Jack Sheffield. I does what it says in the reviews on back. Has you laughing out loud. Read more
Published 6 months ago by David Blackmore
Gervais Phin
The book was advertised as in first class order.. it was a hard back book. It arrived in good time and was like new. Well done
Published 6 months ago by Cardean
Gervase Phinn - genius
Saw Gervase Phinn on stage in Scotland this year (2011). Superb raconteur and marvellous writer who makes his characters, particularly children, come alive on the page. Read more
Published 6 months ago by old age traveller
Very Funny
Having read the various reviews, I bought this for my brother who had never heard of Gervase Phinn he has since passed it to me to read, wasn't sure what to expect, but it's... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. K. Parsons
excellent reading .!
A Lovely book and look forward to the "next one" .I met Mr. Phinn and he is a very modest man and a pleasure to talk to. about his books.
Published 11 months ago by blodwyn
talking book
bought this on behalf of a friend who's elderly mother has very poor sight. Well pleased cause it was half the price it was in the shops.
Published 16 months ago by muxtonlady
For fans
If you read the early books some years ago and lent or lost them on the way, then this new bundle of reflection and annecdote is a nice return to an old favourite. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Benj R
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