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The Breakup Monologues

The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak

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The Breakup Monologues

By: Rosie Wilby
Narrated by: Rosie Wilby
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Bloomsbury presents The Breakup Monologues written and read by Rosie Wilby.

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 Thorn

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

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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?

©2021 Rosie Wilby (P)2021 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Love, Dating & Attraction Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Comedy Funny Inspiring Witty Heartfelt

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It's always lovely to listen to a book read by the author and Rosie does a great job here. Funny (of course!), uplifting (yes, really) and full of nuggets anyone can take forward with them whatever their relationship situation....

Great listening ...

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So refreshing to hear and learn from Rosie's insight, research and experience. Her is narration is wonderful, well-paced and full of meaning. I feel like I've been on a valuable journey listening to her read. Massive kudos for an author to be so authentic, warm and real too - and to have written a book that is very relatable, whatever your perspective on relationships.
A bonus is that it's funny too! Found myself chuckling out loud on many an occasion. Who knew that a book about relationships could be so enjoyable! Really valued the chance to reflect on my own past and present experiences and see the positives within it all too. Thank you Rosie for creating a space with which to do that.
Also - great tips on emptying the dishwasher :)

Such a great book!

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I listened to this book ahead of our monthly book club for The Single Girls Book Club and found the stories funny, engaging and warming to hear. Many of those tales were familiar, and relatable, and it gave the sense of knowing you were alone in going through these experiences, as lonely and isolating as breakups can feel.
I know our group will love the lessons to be learned from the book and some wisdom and insight in how to learn from the experience of our past break ups and those still to come.

Wonderfully funny and thought-provoking around our perceptions of break-ups

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This book is a wonderful mix of funny, poignant and relatable. Whether you're single, in the process of a breakup or in a long-term relationship - this book speaks to you.

Rosie has the perfect voice for narrating a book - I got lost in her words.

Highly recommend.

Perfect for anyone who's ever been in love

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The Breakup Monologues have been the soundtrack to a recent road-trip I made (beats the radio any day!). I loved the honesty, humour, narrative style, and insight into the science of relationships. Addictive listening, highly recommended!

Informative, Funny and Entertaining

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