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How Not to Be a Boy
- Narrated by: Robert Webb
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
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How Not to Be a Boy
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Publisher's Summary
Rules for Being a Man:
- Don't cry
- Love sport
- Play rough
- Drink beer
- Don't talk about feelings
But Robert Webb has been wondering for some time now: are those rules actually any use? To anyone?
Looking back over his life, from schoolboy crushes (on girls and boys) to discovering the power of making people laugh (in the Cambridge Footlights with David Mitchell), and from losing his beloved mother to becoming a husband and father, Robert Webb considers the absurd expectations boys and men have thrust upon them at every stage of life. Hilarious and heartbreaking, How Not to Be a Boy explores the relationships that made Robert who he is as a man, the lessons we learn as sons and daughters, and the understanding that sometimes you aren't the Luke Skywalker of your life - you're actually Darth Vader.
What the critics say
"Takes us deftly from hilarity to heart-stopping hurt.... A truly great read." (Dawn French)
"A witty and honest coming-of-age story." (Ian Rankin)
"If you have ever loved, liked or known a man, please read this book." (Katy Brand)
"A brilliant, brave book." (Matt Lucas)
What listeners say about How Not to Be a Boy
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-05-02
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Jez is a funny man-boy. He seems like he's probably a nice guy in real life.probably.
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- Frybowski
- 2018-09-19
Fun, brilliant, witty commentary
A strikingly relevant perspective on gender roles and conditioning delivered with charm and wit. Highly recommended
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- Cheryl
- 2018-09-18
Funny and endearing
Loved this book. Well narrated and written story that made me laugh out loud. Great story telling.
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- Alan
- 2020-02-28
Moving affirming and funny
Loved Robert Webb's frank, intelligent telling of a story. The fact that it's his life makes it feel like an honour to hear. Brilliant.
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- Brad Lockey
- 2018-10-18
Solid listen from someone funny
I love Peep Show so I thought I'd give this a go...and I'm happy I did.
I do not have a boy, but i reflect on the way that we're raised now and how I was raised. Being in touch with your feelings from a young age will help build a stronger man in the future. Ditch the macho BS and just be human and interact in a manner that makes you feel good and adequate always.
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- sarah hannah
- 2018-09-17
Great listen
it was very interesting to get that point of growing up, the struggle of keeping emotions in can do. I did love the book. And the Story. However I found it a little confusing jumping around time frames and he spoke just a little to fast. But I highly sugest this read. its been awhile since I've laughed so loud from a book.
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