'A splendid book, to be cherished by anyone with a funny bone. I loved it.' Daily Mail 'I love everything about these essays, from Adam's willingness to be open about life, love, family and his nether regions, to his innate ability as a storyteller. Broken Biscuits made me laugh out loud and then properly cry.' Jennie Godfrey 'Adam writes like he knows me, the tiniest things he recalls uncover huge truths that resonate even now. I loved it.' Justin Moorhouse 'A bold new voice in nonfiction writing.' Jenn Ashworth 'Writing with such intimacy and ease, Farrer has crafted a brilliant collection of essays, by turns tender, disarmingly honest and achingly funny.

' Tawseef Khan 'It will make you cry with laughter.' Miranda France 'Farrer's distinctive voice is once again on display in this entertaining collection of autobiographical essays.' Bookseller Editor's Choice 'Brilliant, funny, occasionally wince-inducing, and incredibly moving. I loved Adam's honesty and generosity.' Sarah Brooks 'Adam's eye for the absurd is a delight, his candour about his own struggles utterly endearing. Threaded with his customary blend of melancholy and self-deprecating humour, these essays are a deep and courageous dive into what it feels like to be a man.' Karen Powell 'Adam is a fantastic writer and you're going to want to get this book.' Steven Kedie 'A touching, searching, and warm memoir .

funny and generous.' The Manchester Review 'A genuinely fabulous, funny and real account of Adam's life, and I highly recommend it.' Jules Swain Praise for Adam Farrer's work. 'A nuanced, well-structured and memorable memoir; it deservedly won the Northbound Book Award.' Times Literary Supplement 'A truly wonderful and ingenious writer . funny, warm.' Emma Jane Unsworth 'Witty and introspective . Echoing the canny writing of David Sedaris, Farrer has a knack for wringing hilarity from life's grim moments.

' Publishers Weekly.