Bonkers

Name: Bonkers
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241967263
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My Life in Laughs

By Jennifer Saunders

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In Bonkers by Jennifer Saunders, readers are treated to a witty and entertaining memoir that dives into the life of this beloved British comedian. Saunders shares her journey from her early days as a young performer to rising fame alongside her comedic partner Dawn French. Filled with humorous anecdotes and personal reflections, the book provides an intimate look at her career, friendships, and family life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of British comedy and are interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of one of its most iconic figures. The memoir offers humorous anecdotes, personal insights, and entertaining stories from the author's experiences in the world of entertainment, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate wit and charm.

Bonkers

A young Dawn French, bluffing her way to each BBC series, shooting Lulu, trading wild faxes with Joanna Lumley, touring India with Ruby Wax and Goldie Hawn. There's cancer, too, when she becomes 'Brave Jen'. But her biggest battle is with the bane of her life: the Laws of Procrastination.

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The riotous, touching life story of the iconic comedian, national treasure and creator of Ab Fab.

Jennifer Saunders' comic creations have brought joy to millions. From Comic Strip to Comic Relief, from Bolly-swilling Edina in Ab Fab to her takes on Madonna or Mamma Mia, her characters are household names.

But it's Jennifer herself who has a place in all our hearts. This is her funny, moving and frankly bonkers memoir, filled with laughter, friends and occasional heartache - but never misery.

Bonkers is full of riotous adventures—accidentally enrolling on a teacher training course with a young Dawn French, bluffing her way to each BBC series, shooting Lulu, trading wild faxes with Joanna Lumley, touring India with Ruby Wax and Goldie Hawn.

There's cancer, too, when she becomes 'Brave Jen'. But her biggest battle is with the bane of her life—the Laws of Procrastination. As she admits, 'There has never been a Plan. Everything has been fairly random, happened by accident or just fallen into place. I'm off now, to do some sweeping...'

Prepare to chuckle, whoop, and go Bonkers.

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Bonkers by Jennifer Saunders is praised for its humour and charm, with reviewers highlighting its entertaining and witty storytelling. The Guardian appreciates its frequent hilarity, while Hello! notes Saunders’ moving honesty. Both the Daily Mail and BBC Radio 4 commend its uplifting and honest recounting of her life experiences, including her battle with breast cancer. The Telegraph and Mail on Sunday echo the sentiment of it being a delightful and endearing read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241967263

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 April 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 304

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Jennifer Saunders Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Jennifer Saunders is a comedian, writer and actress. She has won three BAFTAs, an International Emmy, a British Comedy Award, a Rose d'Or, two Writers' Guild Awards and a People's Choice Award. She first found widespread attention in the 1980s when she formed The Comic Strip after graduating from the Central School of Speech and Drama. With Dawn French, she wrote and starred in French & Saunders, the long-running hit sketch show. She won worldwide acclaim in the 1990s for writing Absolutely Fabulous, playing Edina Monsoon.