East of Croydon

Travels through India and South East Asia inspired by her BBC 1 series 'The Ganges'
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East of Croydon by Sue Perkins is a humorous travel memoir recounting her adventures across Asia. Alongside her wit and charm, she shares personal reflections and amusing experiences, offering a captivating glimpse into destinations such as India, Thailand, and beyond. The book combines cultural observations with the author's own engaging storytelling style, making for an entertaining read.
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You might enjoy this travel memoir if you love humorous tales of adventure and personal growth. Join the author as she embarks on a delightful and often hilarious journey through Asia, sharing insights that blend cultural discoveries with her distinctive wit. Perfect for those who appreciate a blend of comedy, wanderlust, and heartfelt storytelling.

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East of Croydon

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A brand-new travel-inspired memoir from the fabulously funny Sue Perkins.

A few years ago, I was asked if I'd like to make a documentary on the Mekong River, travelling from the vast delta in Vietnam to the remote and snowy peaks of Tibet.

Up until that point, the farthest East I'd been was Torremolinos, in the Costa Del Sol.

Here's the thing:

I am scared of flying.
I have zero practical skills.
I can't survive if I am more than a three-minute walk from a supermarket.
For the last seven years, I have suffered from crippling anxiety.
I bolt when panicked.
I cannot bear to witness humans or animals in distress.
I have no ability to learn languages.
I am a terrible hypochondriac.

And I am no good with boats.

So I said yes.

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Reviewers praise East of Croydon for its blend of humour and heartfelt reflection. Sue Perkins shares entertaining travel anecdotes while also touching on the poignant theme of coming to terms with her father's death. Her engaging storytelling and unvarnished honesty make it both funny and moving, offering both a personal memoir and a vivid travel narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405938143

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 279g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Sue Perkins is perhaps best known for being one half of double act Mel and Sue, where she plays the part of Mel. Together, the pair have bounced, shouted and gurned their way through countless hours of television, most memorably Light Lunch and its later counterpart, the imaginatively titled Late Lunch. Over the years, Sue has worked on a wide range of solo projects, including documentaries on art, popular fiction and history. In 2008 she appeared on the BBC show Maestro, culminating in her conducting at the Last Night of the Proms. She has also collaborated with food-critic Giles Coren on the Supersizers series, where the duo power-ate their way through five centuries of lungs, livers and testicles whilst half-cut on sherry. Sue hosts the panel show, Insert Name Here, as well as being a regular contributor to Just A Minute, QI and The Last Leg. She is also the presenter of the Game of Thrones companion show, Thronecast. East of Croydon is Sue's second book. Her first, Spectacles, was a Sunday Times bestseller. Oh, and she used to do a cake show on BBC1 @sueperkins

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