Advice from Strangers

'Hilarious and heartbreaking' Sara Pascoe
'Sheer bloody joy' Philippa Perry
Over the course of a year, comedian Rachel Parris asked members of her live audience for advice - and here's what she learned from a bunch of total strangers...
She takes those random nuggets of wisdom - 'Be kind', 'Never pass up the opportunity for a wee', 'When it doubt, wing it' - and explores them in ways that are entertaining and serious, hilarious and heart-breaking. Full of life guidance on how to deal with everything from tampons to Tories, from grief to gaslighting, this book might just change your life.
Funny, fiercely feminist and full of love, this book is a feast; devour it, then pass it to a friend.
'Original and wise. This is essential reading' Ellie Taylor

Rachel Parris is a BAFTA-nominated comedian, musician, actor, and author. Her TV appearances include The Mash Report, Live at the Apollo, Have I Got New For You and Mock the Week, and she is a regular guest on Radio 4's Just A Minute and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. As a touring comedian she has performed her award-winning musical comedy to sell-out audiences across the UK. She hosts The Power Of A Book podcast, which supports the Children's Book Project, a charity tackling book poverty. She is a founding member of the critically acclaimed comedy group Austentatious, who improvise a Jane Austen-style story, currently performing in the West End. She considers herself a paid-up Janeite and her Darcy will always be Firth.