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How to be Champion
- An Autobiography
- Narrated by: Sarah Millican
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Part autobiography, part self-help, part confession, part celebration of being a common-or-garden woman, part collection of synonyms for nunny, Sarah Millican's debut audiobook delves into her super normal life with daft stories, funny tales and proper advice on how to get past life's blips - like being good at school but not good at friends, the excitement of IBS and how to blossom postdivorce.
If you've ever worn glasses at the age of six, worn an off-the-shoulder gown with no confidence, been contacted by an old school bully, lived in your childhood bedroom in your 30s, been gloriously dumped in a Frankie and Benny's, cried so much you felt great, been for a romantic walk with a dog or worn leggings two days in a row even though they smelt of wee from a distance, then this is your audiobook. If you haven't done those things but wish you had, this is your audiobook. If you just want to laugh on a train/sofa/toilet or under your desk at work, this is your audiobook.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- Katherine R.
- 2022-11-26
Hilarious
This was full of fun and laughter. Thank you for making me smile. Love you💜
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- Nicole M.
- 2019-08-28
I couldn’t stop smiling.
Loved this! My family is from the Northeast and listening to Sarah’s accent and slang and above all humor was like being wrapped in a warm blanket of home.
Thank you Sarah Millican for being every woman. For being totally honest and open and giving all of us 40 somethings the ability to laugh at ourselves and be kind to ourselves.
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- FJW
- 2019-03-05
a beautiful autobiography
Loved ever minute of the book, couldn't stop listening once I got started.
Happy with my purchase, and happy to have gotten to know more about one of my favorite comedians.
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- EnaGaile Sagert
- 2020-04-02
Awesome book
I love Sarah, this book was wonderful. I loved every minute of it, she made me laugh and I totally connect with her only a older version (ok much older version). Thank you Sarah ❤️❤️
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-11-16
Very enjoyable
Great book. I'm a big fan and really enjoyed hearing her stories. She's so funny, and comes across as a really nice person too. Thanks for all the laughs!
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- Andrea Stenberg
- 2022-10-22
Just what I needed
Got this book while in bed with Covid. I laughed out loud in several places and smiled through the rest. If you need something light, pleasant and funny this book is for you.
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- NTaherian
- 2020-05-10
Honest, funny and inspiring
I needed this book in my life. A wonderful journey, filled with laughs, occasional cries and inspiration.
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- Theresa
- 2023-11-11
Easy listening
She made me smile and her voice is easy to listen to. I would love to she her live.
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- Alan
- 2021-03-09
A clearly lovely genuine person writes a smashing book
If you like humour, honesty, niceness, cake, cats, dogs and great honest writing, then read Sarah’s book.
Thank you Sarah, my dad was from Manchester so hearing your lovely accent, regardless of it not being mancunian, made this even better. You’re fab!
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- Sarah
- 2022-10-27
Genuine and hilarious!
What a lovely listen! Highly recommend this collection of relatable stories and advice. What a strong, funny, intelligent woman. Makes me feel like it’s okay to be me! 10/10!
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