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'Piercingly honest. witty. wonderful' - The Observer

'My favourite way to learn is when a funny, clever, honest person is teaching me - that's why I love Rosie Wilby!' - Sara Pascoe

'Funny, sweet, entertaining, insightful, life-affirming...' - Viv Groskop

'Hilarious, honest and brilliant' - Helen Thorne

'Rosie Wilby unearths the hope and hilarity that can come from heartbreak' - Abigail Tarttelin

In 2011, comedian and podcaster Rosie Wilby was dumped by email... though she did feel a little better about it after correcting her ex's spelling and punctuation. Obsessing about breakups ever since, she embarked on a quest to investigate, understand and conquer the psychology of heartbreak.

This book is a love letter to her breakups, a celebration of what they have taught her peppered with anecdotes from illustrious friends and interviews with relationship therapists, scientists and sociologists about separating in the modern age of ghosting, breadcrumbing and conscious uncoupling.

Mixing humour, memoir and science, she attempts to assimilate their advice and ideas in order to not break up with Girlfriend, her partner of nearly three years. Will this self-confessed serial monogamist, and breakup addict, finally settle down?

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19 Jan. 2023
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12.9 x 2.54 x 19.79 cm
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1472982282
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978-1472982285
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We all know about the joys of love and relationships, but there's so much more to discover about the glorious benefits of breakups. Rosie reassures and entertains you through brilliant stories and fabulous facts, about what can be gained from the end of a relationship. This is a hilarious, honest and brilliant book! ― Helen Thorn, Scummy Mummies podcaster

Piercingly honest. witty. wonderful ― The Observer

For anyone who has ever been disenchanted by idealised romantic fairytales, this book will make you feel less alone. Rosie Wilby unearths the hope and hilarity that can come from heartbreak. ― Abigail Tarttelin

My favourite way to learn is when a funny, clever, honest person is teaching me - that's why I love Rosie Wilby! ― Sara Pascoe

Funny, sweet, entertaining, insightful, life-affirming... this book is all the things a breakup is not. Rosie's wisdom is balm for the soul for anyone who has ever been in love. ― Viv Groskop

[A] gem of a book ― Red Magazine

Comedian Rosie Wilby deftly blends her own experiences with insights from therapists, sociologists and scientists to explore why heartbreak can be so devastating. -- Therapy Today

If you've ever been heartbroken, this will help you heal. Plus it's FUNNY -- Nichi Hodgson

wise, funny and clever -- Lucy-Anne Holmes

I unexpectedly found this really brilliant. It's about how heartbreak can be a real turning point and the creativity that comes with the depths of depression. It's a really new take on it. -- Lorraine Candy

The smartest and most thought-provoking book about breakups in recent memory. expertly blends comedy, personal memoir and science to create the most essential book of the season ― The Maritime Edit

The Breakup Monologues is a book to go back to, again and again. It's smart, funny, and wise. Buy it for all your friends, single, coupled, or otherwise. ― Liza Delfouli, Arts Hub

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'My favourite way to learn is when a funny, clever, honest person is teaching me - that's why I love Rosie Wilby!' - Sara Pascoe

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Green Tree (19 Jan. 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472982282
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472982285
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 2.54 x 19.79 cm

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Rosie Wilby is an award-winning comedian who has appeared on BBC Radio 4 programmes including Woman’s Hour, Saturday Live, Four Thought and Loose Ends, TV shows including Good Morning Britain, podcasts including The Guilty Feminist and in the finals of several major comedy competitions. She has performed at Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Green Man, Wilderness, Port Eliot festival, How The Light Gets In and Latitude and has had articles published in The Sunday Times, the Guardian, New Statesman, Cosmo and more. Her first book Is Monogamy Dead? was longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize and followed her TEDx talk of the same name. In 2018, Rosie created The Breakup Monologues podcast, which is available on iTunes, Spotify and all good podcast platforms. The Breakup Monologues will also be the title of her second book, to be published by Bloomsbury in June 2021. Follow her on twitter @rosiewilby

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Hannah Gregory

Witty, funny, compassionate, and relatable. An addictive read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 9 January 2023

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I could not put the book down once I started and devoured it within a few days. A definite must-read for anyone struggling with a breakup. Rosie has written beautifully and honestly about the light and the dark of relationships. She has managed to blend science with the very human, vulnerable side of living through a breakup whilst creating space for optimism. Funny, relatable, and comforting. I look forward to her next work.

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caroline

Say What You See..It works for Rosie Wilby a Funny & addictive Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 12 December 2022

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You realise you are not alone reading this book . It Will make you feel normal ( whatever normal is ) there's many parts you can relate to that will make you think & Laugh , actually so many Laughs .
A good read you can pick back up at anytime , anywhere , although you won't want to put it down .
I'll certainly have a few ideas now for Christmas presents for certain friends , This book ✓

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Funny, relatable, feel-good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 21 December 2022

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Rosie has such a way of bringing words to life. Throughout reading this book I’ve laughed, reflected & resonated. The content is so relatable and a must-read if you’re struggling with a breakup or generally need to see the brighter side of breaking up with someone. Thank you for writing this masterpiece of joy!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 30 December 2022

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Rosie is an accomplished writer and her experience as a comedian shines through and brings some levity to the sorrows, pains and horrors of break ups. Break ups can lead to better futures! Fab read.

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Pranav

A Funny Yet Deeply Vulnerable Exploration of Being Human

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 7 September 2022

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I didn't know what to expect when I picked this book up. Rosie has a wonderful podcast, but I wasn't sure what I'd be coming across with this book. Was this an origin story of how the podcast came about? Was it a research-focused exploration of love? Was this a deep dive into her own journey? Well, it's all those things and then some and is perhaps one of the strongest things about this book!

On one level it's a story about what love really does look like through different lenses. Through another, its a deeply personal story about our fantastic writer who takes us on her journey of making sense of it all (through some brilliant footnotes and fourth-wall-breaking moments!). It's equally a story about a creative finding their voice through every subsequent gig, experience and the sum total of the journey.

I could say so much and yet still fall short of capturing what this book truly is, so do yourself a favour and just click buy. It will leave you laughing, holding yourself and the bundle of emotions, and leave you feeling better every time you put it down. This book deserves to be in the 'special reads' shelf of every book nerd, and you can bet it'll be on mine.

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Shannon Moore

An amazing read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 28 November 2022

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This book is an amazing read! With countless funny stories and antidotes, as well as finding the good out of breakups. What I love most about this book, is that it doesn't only focus on romantics relationships but also looks at different relationships ending such as friendships. While being a hilarious read, this book is packed with wisdom and interesting research into relationships. Couldn't recommend this book enough!

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Witty, engaging and ridiculously spot on!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 5 August 2022

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I have re-read sections of this book as they are so amusing, but also because it is so easy to read. Quite apart from the curiously well covered page (extra points for use of sheets provided), the prose reads like a conversation with a friend. The anecdotes are a blast and the conversations with partners alarmingly familiar.
Historical Law is a very useful addition as is the other research which clearly went into this book.
I’d say if you have a friend who’s just broken up, get the book, give it 6 months and drop it on their coffee table when they’ve gone to make the coffee (unless it’s instant, in which case send them the link). Meanwhile buy it for yourself, but warn your partner first.
If Rosie were to try her hand at fiction, I think there’s plenty here … or maybe screenplay. Having now seen her talk about the book, I can recommend the book and author for entertainment.

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An thoroughly entertaining read - hilarious travelogue

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 26 August 2022

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This is a great book. Written with true wit and charm. It’s like a travelogue through the journey of relationships and breakups. All the highs and lows captured. The Hidden Planet guide to relationships.

Love the various lists and guides that appear. The list of Ghosting spin offs that now appear in general language are explained. Hilarious summary that I wont spoil.

The fact that Rosie broke up with the Edinburgh Fringe is classic. ‘The mother of all abusive relationships’ - so true.

As another reviewer commented Rosie has a true gift for writing and could easily turn her hand to a fictional novel or screenplay.

Read and really enjoy this book as a guide and as a lesson in life.

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