The Little Book Of Complete Bollocks by Alistair Beaton - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780671037673
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Age Range: Adult

Overview
The Little Book Of Complete Bollocks by Alistair Beaton is a pocket paperback packed with 144 sharp, funny insights that gently poke fun at self-help culture while quietly making a lot of sense. It's a perfect stocking filler, secret Santa gift, or bit of light relief for anyone who enjoys clever, irreverent humour. Small enough for a coat pocket or handbag, it delivers a quick laugh and a nugget of wisdom on almost every page, making it an easy read for commutes or lazy afternoons.

About the Book
Alistair Beaton takes the cheerfully rude word "bollocks" and turns it into the title of a wickedly funny celebration of common sense dressed up as self-improvement. Across 144 short, punchy entries, the book skewers the earnest tone of typical self-help guides, offering deadpan one-liners and gentle life advice ranging from absurd to oddly profound. Readers are told to be kind to themselves, to leave surprise notes for themselves around the house, and, memorably, that size is not everything. It's satire with a warm heart rather than a cynical edge, poking fun at self-improvement culture without feeling mean-spirited. Each entry is brief enough to read in seconds, yet many linger in the mind long after the page is turned, which is why this slim paperback has remained a favourite gift book since it was first published by Simon & Schuster UK. It sits alongside other quick-wit humour titles but has a style entirely its own: playful, British, and unmistakably tongue-in-cheek. Whether dipped into a few pages at a time or read cover to cover, it delivers smiles, occasional laughs, and the odd moment of genuine reflection. It's the sort of book that gets passed around an office or left on a coffee table, rewarding repeat readers who forget which lines made them laugh the first time.

• 144 short, witty insights perfect for quick reads anytime, anywhere
• Compact paperback format, ideal for pockets, bags, and stocking fillers
• Clever, satirical humour that gently mocks self-help culture
• Great gift for fans of British wit and dry comedy
• Easy to dip in and out of, no need to read start to finish
• A long-standing bestselling humour title from Simon & Schuster UK

About the Author
Alistair Beaton is a Scottish playwright, satirist, journalist, radio presenter, novelist and television writer, born in Glasgow in 1947 and educated at the universities of Edinburgh, Moscow and Bochum. He is best known for his political comedies and television films, including The Trial of Tony Blair, and his career has also included a spell as a speechwriter for Gordon Brown, where he brought his trademark humour to political speech-writing. His sharp eye for satire and everyday absurdity runs throughout this book, cementing his reputation as one of Britain's wittiest social commentators.

Why You'll Love This Little Book
Funny, fast, and refreshingly honest, this pocket paperback is the perfect antidote to overly earnest self-help books, offering plenty of laughs and just enough wisdom to feel worthwhile.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK paperback edition with ISBN 9780671037673 as stated above.