.png){kind=logo}
14%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
A Portrait of an Idiot as a Young Man: Part memoir, part explanation as to why men are so rubbish
Jon Holmes
€ 11.99
€ 10.30
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for A Portrait of an Idiot as a Young Man: Part memoir, part explanation as to why men are so rubbish
Paperback. Part memoir, part explanation as to why men are so rubbish. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: APW; ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 26. Weight in Grams: 290.
When Jon Holmes became a father (twice), he was asked to fill in a form detailing his family medical history. Except he couldn't, because he has no idea who his family are. Born to an unnamed, unmarried mother and an unknown father and given up for adoption at four weeks old, Jon decided to document his own history, so that one day he could pass it on to his children. It's a story of how boys grow up to become (stupid) men, of sexual misadventure, of being accidentally ... Read more
When Jon Holmes became a father (twice), he was asked to fill in a form detailing his family medical history. Except he couldn't, because he has no idea who his family are. Born to an unnamed, unmarried mother and an unknown father and given up for adoption at four weeks old, Jon decided to document his own history, so that one day he could pass it on to his children. It's a story of how boys grow up to become (stupid) men, of sexual misadventure, of being accidentally ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781409129783
SKU
V9781409129783
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Jon Holmes
Jon Holmes is an eight time Sony Award-winning and double BAFTA-winning British writer, comedian and broadcaster. He has also fronted his own BBC Radio 1 show and is a regular presenter on BBC Radio 2. He is now host of The XFM London Breakfast Show. His website can be found at http://jonholmes.net/ and is Twitter ... Read more
Reviews for A Portrait of an Idiot as a Young Man: Part memoir, part explanation as to why men are so rubbish
...a masterclass in comedy writing....it's an instantly charming and engaging read, which will endear you to the author, as much as it will revolt and amuse you.
Press Association
Jon Holmes is as funny as he is short, which is very.
Josh Widdicombe
Laugh-out-loud funny
Hugh Dennis
An honest, hilarious must-read, it's like Caitlin ... Read more
Press Association
Jon Holmes is as funny as he is short, which is very.
Josh Widdicombe
Laugh-out-loud funny
Hugh Dennis
An honest, hilarious must-read, it's like Caitlin ... Read more