The Breakup Monologues

Name: The Breakup Monologues
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SKU: 9781472982285
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The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak

By Rosie Wilby

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Comedian and podcaster Rosie Wilby turns heartbreak into a heartfelt and humorous exploration in The Breakup Monologues. After being dumped by email in 2011, Rosie embarks on a quest to understand the psychology of breakups, weaving together personal anecdotes, interviews with therapists, scientists, and sociologists, and reflections on modern separation phenomena like ghosting and breadcrumbing. This witty and insightful book is both a celebration of the lessons learnt through love lost and an attempt to apply these to her current relationship, making it a smart blend of humour, memoir, and science.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in personal memoirs, those navigating breakups, and anyone curious about the psychology and sociology of modern relationships. Its accessible mix of humour and insight makes it appealing to adults seeking a thoughtful yet entertaining take on love and separation.

'My favourite way to learn is when a funny, clever, honest person is teaching me - that's why I love Rosie Wilby!' - Sara Pascoe

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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 Thorne

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

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.

The Breakup Monologues 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?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Helen Thorn praises it as a "hilarious, honest and brilliant book" full of brilliant stories and facts about what can be gained from breakups. The Observer calls it "piercingly honest, witty, and wonderful." Abigail Tarttelin notes Rosie "unearths the hope and hilarity that can come from heartbreak." Sara Pascoe loves Rosie’s funny and clever teaching style, while Viv Groskop describes the book as "funny, sweet, entertaining, insightful, life-affirming" and "balm for the soul." Red Magazine calls it a "gem". Overall, critics celebrate its honesty, humour, and heartfelt wisdom.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472982285

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Green Tree

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 208

Collections

Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Health & Wellness Humour Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Rosie Wilby Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Rosie Wilby is an award-winning comedian who has appeared many times on BBC Radio 4 programmes including Woman's Hour, Loose Ends, Midweek, The Human Zoo and Four Thought. Her first book Is Monogamy Dead? followed her TEDx talk of the same name and a trilogy of internationally-acclaimed solo shows investigating the psychology of love and relationships.

Rosie also presents The Breakup Monologues podcast, which was nominated for a British Podcast Award and has been recommended by Chortle, BBC Radio 4, The Observer, Metro and Time Out. She writes for publications including the Guardian, Cosmo, The Sunday Times and New Statesman and regularly appears as a commentator on sexuality, dating and love on radio and TV programmes including Good Morning Britain.