How Not to Be a Boy
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Robert Webb
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Robert Webb
Rules for Being a Man:
- Don't cry
- Love sport
- Play rough
- Drink beer
- Don't talk about feelings
But Robert Webb has been wondering for some time now: are those rules actually any use? To anyone?
Looking back over his life, from schoolboy crushes (on girls and boys) to discovering the power of making people laugh (in the Cambridge Footlights with David Mitchell), and from losing his beloved mother to becoming a husband and father, Robert Webb considers the absurd expectations boys and men have thrust upon them at every stage of life. Hilarious and heartbreaking, How Not to Be a Boy explores the relationships that made Robert who he is as a man, the lessons we learn as sons and daughters, and the understanding that sometimes you aren't the Luke Skywalker of your life - you're actually Darth Vader.
©2017 Robert Webb (P)2017 Audible, LtdEleştirmen yorumları
"Takes us deftly from hilarity to heart-stopping hurt.... A truly great read." (Dawn French)
"A witty and honest coming-of-age story." (Ian Rankin)
"If you have ever loved, liked or known a man, please read this book." (Katy Brand)
"A brilliant, brave book." (Matt Lucas)
not the best story
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Would you consider the audio edition of How Not to Be a Boy to be better than the print version?
Yes, the narration is capturing and the extra are greatWhat was one of the most memorable moments of How Not to Be a Boy?
What Robert said at his fathers funeral, and how he handled many of the break ups in his lifeWhich character – as performed by Robert Webb – was your favourite?
Robert Webb / when he does an impression of JohnsonDid you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes it made me cry whilst at work!Any additional comments?
Loved it! I want more by the same authorPerfect
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The whole 'how not to be a boy' bit seems to be just a tenuous thread that allows him to describe his childhood experiences; introduce us to his own 'right-on' parenting style, and also provides the opportunity for a poetic ending.
Robert does have the last laugh because the book is funny enough to be worth a read but whilst the first chapters endeared him to me, by the end of the book he had become the tosser I had previously suspected he might be.
Is it cool to recommend it?
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However... Interesting that past girlfriends were dwelled upon and certainly discussed far more than current wife. She (Abbie) sounds like a very interesting person with great insights on gender. Would have liked to hear more about her influence on Webb's life in terms of this quest to understand gender and feminism. Also I feel she was shut down/talked over or disregarded in the final joint studio discussion. This aspect seemed to contradict the key message of the book. Words without actions... But Webb does make very clear that living the words of the book is an ongoing project and he never claims to be perfect.
Many thanks for the listen.
Moreish listening!! Recommend
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Awkwardly funny and relatable.
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