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The Woman who Went to Bed for a Year

by Sue Townsend
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Rebellious mum chooses bed over daily routine.

This book would be a good read for those who want to escape the mundanity of their daily lives and question societal norms. The author’s humorous take on Eva’s rebellion is both relatable and engaging. Eva’s journey of self-discovery, from being consumed by family roles to finding her own identity, is a refreshing read. The book highlights the importance of taking a break and introspecting, and how it can lead to unexpected outcomes.

  • Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize Nominee for Comic Fiction (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Woman who Went to Bed for a Year

by Sue Townsend
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ISBN: 9781405941112
Authors: Sue Townsend
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2019-07-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 2.95
(rated by 14465 readers)

Description

'Hilarious and totally Townsend. There were parts where I laughed until I cried' Daily Mail What happens when a duvet day turns into a duvet year? Sue Townsend, the bestselling author of the Adrian Mole series, returns with a funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the person everyone wants them to be. The day her twins leave home, Eva climbs into bed and stays there. For seventeen years she's wanted to yell at the world, 'Stop! I want to get off'. Finally, this is her chance.Brian, her unfaithful husband, is upset. Who will cook his dinner? He says she is attention seeking, but word of Eva's defiance spreads.Legions of fans, believing she is protesting, gather in the street. While Alexander the white van man brings tea, toast and sympathy. And from this odd but comforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very, very differently. . .Bestselling author Sue Townsend has been Britain's favourite comic writer for over three decades.'Laugh-out-loud . . . a teeming world of characters whose foibles and misunderstandings provide glorious amusement. Something deeper and darker than comedy' Sunday Times'She fills the pages with turmoil, anger, passion, love and big helpings of wit. It's full of colour and glows with life' Independent'Touching and hilarious. Bursting with witty social commentary as well as humour' Women's Weekly'A funny, poignant look at modern family life' Daily Express
 

Rebellious mum chooses bed over daily routine.

This book would be a good read for those who want to escape the mundanity of their daily lives and question societal norms. The author’s humorous take on Eva’s rebellion is both relatable and engaging. Eva’s journey of self-discovery, from being consumed by family roles to finding her own identity, is a refreshing read. The book highlights the importance of taking a break and introspecting, and how it can lead to unexpected outcomes.

  • Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize Nominee for Comic Fiction (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.