Look Back in Hunger

Another highly original and interesting comedy biography… Jo Brand writes mostly about her early pre-comedy life with some really evocative and often funny stuff about working as a psychiatric nurse, her student days and her childhood. And I just couldn't help but read it in Jo Brand's stage tone an......more

I'm a fan of Jo Brand, with particular respect for the way she handles off the cuff conversation in panel games and suchlike. She's also got a lovely aura - always seeming on the verge of laughter. Regrettably I didn't enjoy most of the book though, finding most of her life rather mundane, plus I fo......more

I don’t often read non-fiction books and its even more rare for me to read an autobiography. A couple have caught my eye and I’ve thought ‘yes, I’d like to read that’ but not gone any further. I’m not sure why I find them so hard to get in to but then everyone’s interests are different and my taste......more

First book of the year and predictably, during the purgatory that is New Years Day, binge read in (mostly) one sitting in between trips to the fridge. I found this in my dads office, sitting on the side of the desk weathered and yellowing and it almost called to me; being one to always listen to int......more

I have had a lot of respect for Jo Brand for an awfully long time. Anyone who can be a psychiatric nurse immediately has my undying respect and admiration for ever! After having read her autobiography, I have even more respect for her. She's a funny lady. Jo Brand can make me laugh whether I am read......more