Just Ignore Him
A BBC Two Between the Covers book club pick
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Alan Davies
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Alan Davies
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'This hugely affecting book is brave, insightful and, at times, funny about things it is hard to be funny about' Jo Brand
The story of a life built on sand. In the rain.
In this compelling memoir, comedian and actor Alan Davies recalls his boyhood with vivid insight and devastating humour. Shifting between his 1970s upbringing and his life today, Davies moves poignantly from innocence to experience to the clarity of hindsight, always with a keen sense of the absurd.
From sibling dynamics, to his voiceless, misunderstood progression through school, sexuality and humiliating 'accidents', Davies inhabits his younger mind with spectacular accuracy, sharply evoking an era when Green Shield Stamps, Bob-a-Job week and Whizzer & Chips loomed large, a bus fare was 2p - and children had little power in the face of adult motivation. Here, there are often exquisitely tender recollections of the mother he lost at six years old, of a bereaved family struggling to find its way, and the kicks and confusion of adolescence.
Through even the joyous and innocent memories, the pain of Davies's lifelong grief and profound betrayal is unfiltered, searing and beautifully articulated. Just Ignore Him is not only an autobiography, it is a testament to a survivor's resilience and courage.©2020 Alan Davies (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK
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- ajs4books
- 2021-10-04
Heartwrenching story, beautifully written and read
It was a privilege to hear Alan Davies' read his own words. Sprinkled with dark humour befitting the dark story of his childhood experiences. This is a book worth both reading and hearing, and I recommend both paper and audio versions unreservedly. Carefully crafted prose bristling with emotion. Great insights into the difficulty of accessing memories. Avoids bathos and melodrama while making clear the damage done by a person in a position of trust who could not be trusted. My heart went out to the boy Alan was, and the man he is..
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- Wendy Spence-Lamrock
- 2024-04-19
Undeniably Heartbreaking
Throughout this entire book, I wish I could reach back in time and save this little boy from a monster who was not unlike my own maternal grandfather, from what I’ve been told. This book will rip your heart out. The author’s comedic talents are second to none. He’s one of my favourite comedians, and now I have an entirely new appreciation for his character, his strength, and his perseverance.
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- Sara Hicks
- 2023-03-15
Honest, introspective & raw
Wonderful read. I could listen to his voice for hours… i did! Perhaps next time he can read the phone book So i could get some sleep… I’d pay for that 🤗
Couldn’t put it down! Charming, touching and cathartic… can’t ignore him.
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- skscharf
- 2021-10-28
Heartbreakingly and beautifully written
I could not stop listening, which I guess is the audiobook version of “I could not put it down.”
There is humour, sadness, compassion, and clarity all wrapped up in this story of a little boy who just wanted to be seen and loved. There were times I wished I could reach into the past and give that little boy a hug, and listen to what he had to say.
I enjoy Alan Davies as a comedian/actor and while I had a heads up of what this book is about I was not prepared for his prose - which I now account as some of the best I have read (or heard) in quite awhile. I do hope he considers writing more, and not necessarily autobiographical either. It would be interesting to read fiction written by him too.
All the stars. 11/10 would recommend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-07-14
You cant ignore his story.
I loved this book, especially the audio version. i dont believe this story would have been as powerful without Alan's voice itself. it is very well written, articulate and emotional. Thank you for breaking the silence.
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- Tater-tot
- 2023-07-19
Simply fantastic
A new look on Alan Davies. What a terrible childhood that formed such a wonderful man.
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- 2023-04-19
I couldn’t take anymore
Oh Alan, this is too heartbreaking. I stopped, I had to. The injustice , the cruelty, it explains a lot to me about you, but I cannot listen to anymore. It’s good you told it, you had to finally. But I always hope that people understand children, and what life offers to them in the beginning is everything- the most important time. I cannot listen to anymore abuse. This abuse breaks my heart, takes me down, and makes me feel so so sad, sorry, upset. I had to stop. I wish he had a chance at a new childhood. He deserves better, as do all children. I cannot give stars, even though I know it’s important… but I don’t want to recommend that anyone listens to this abuse. It had to be said, and he said it well, but we need to stop.
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