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Delicacy

A Memoir About Cake and Death

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From award-winning comedian and writer Katy Wix comes Delicacy - a different kind of memoir from an astonishing new voice.

Twenty-one snapshots of a life - some staccato, raw and shocking, some expansive, meditative and profound, underpinned with moments of startling humour that shatter the darkness - all beginning with a single memory. A memory of cake.

The sickly royal icing marked the moment Katy found her voice. The madeira cake was the sun her group therapy sessions orbited. The 'missing cake' from a lost holiday has never let go. The Bara brith eaten in hospital after a life-altering car crash was as tough as the metal that hit her. The supermarket rock cake was where she 'practised wanting'.

Shocking, raw, darkly funny and deeply humane, Katy Wix's exploration of trauma, grief, addiction, love, loss, memory and hope is truly unforgettable.

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Critic reviews

"Painfully raw and incredibly funny." (Simon Amstell)

"Katy sees the world like no one else and deciphers it with extraordinary beauty. Delicacy took my breath away." (Lolly Adefope)

"Fabulous story-telling and completely delicious writing." (Cariad Lloyd, host of Griefcast)
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Yes I woke up at 3 am just to listen to this fantastic audiobook. I have always loved Katy so when I saw she had written a book I pre-ordered it straight away along with the audiobook. I truly was not disappointed this is a really honest and heartfelt book I’m currently grieving someone that I personally feel like I have to grieve in secret. this book has really helped me it has however made go out today and buy loads of cake.
Thank you Katy xx

Loved this book so much!!!

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A stunning read/listen
I’ve been waiting for this, since Katy said she’d finished writing it last year. A creative and at times funny way to tell a heartbreaking story of love, grief and mental health. Bryony Gordon has had 3 or 4 attempts at this, a perfect book by an amazing woman
Thanks Katy

Thanks Katy

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Funny, but mostly moving and painful. Touched many nerves with me, a woman of the same generation. Highly recommended.

Remarkable

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Huge thanks to an open heart. So appreciate the honesty and love that permeates. And loved the thread of cakes.

Really well read and comforting.

Huge thanks

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Katy was a joy to listen to. I found I could identify with so many of her feelings and emotions. I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend this book.

A lovely mix of humour and sadness.

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