"This grittily engaging account of a woman’s rollercoaster experience of bad boyfriends, bad sex and personal tragedy is as emotionally resonant as it is outrageously funny."
Shot-through with the kind of humour suggested by its title, All The Tw*ts I Met Along The Way is an engaging, chatty, no-holds-barred account of a woman’s experience of life’s challenges, to put it mildly. When it comes to suffering bad boyfriends, less-than-satisfactory sex, coercive partners and passionless marriage, Carolyn Hobdey has been there, done that and bought the t-shirt. She’s written the book on it too, and what blast of a book it is. Here she bares her soul with refreshing honesty, much like a witty best friend telling it like it is over a bottle of wine.
While Carolyn has a flair for in-your-face, funny writing, the book is underpinned by a sense of resilience and hope; by a strong and vital thread about never blaming yourself for the flaws, misdemeanours and outright abominable behaviours of others. While this deeply personal memoir will no doubt resonate with the many, many women who’ve experienced similar, many men could learn plenty from it too, for it exposes how not to treat women, with razor-sharp wit to boot.
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I really felt as thought I could relate to this book, it feels refreshing for women to talk about their problems especially when it is regards to their health.
As I started reading this book, I was curious to find out what Twats she was actually talking about, as you get more into the book you realise that there are many Twats she meets along the way.
I really felt as thought I could relate to this book, it feels refreshing for women to talk about their problems especially when it is regards to their health. I sympathise with all the medical side of things as I have been there before many times. I wasn't sure if I would "get" or even like this book, but it really is an eye opener into many different things.
I like the fact that she has opened up about good things but also bad things, there is lots going on but it just makes you want to read quicker.... Read Full Review
An incredibly, hard hitting book which makes you laugh and cry almost simultaneously.
Be warned this is a very hard hitting, raw account of someone’s disastrous relationships. On the back cover, it indicates that the book is for fans of 'Bridget Jones’, I would disagree strongly with this comment. The Bridget Jones books are lightweight and easy to read, you know everything will turn out alright for the central character in the end. ‘All The Tw*ts I Met Along The Way’ is funny at times, but touches on serious issues such as emotional abuse, narcissism and premature menopause.
To write this piece of work after facing life’s and some men’s cruelty shows remarkable resilience. It is incredible that this could be written so humorously after all that pain. It is awful to think of the damage some people, such as Simon, cause throughout their lives.... Read Full Review
An honest account of the highs and lows encountered in relationships and one woman's struggle to overcome adversity.
From the first page I was instantly drawn into the life of Carolyn, so much so that it was difficult to put the book down. It covers a number of relationships with honesty and courage, over a number of years. Although there were periods of disastrous times, with sadness and hurt, the story isn't self pitying or miserable. Her strength of character shines throughout.
I was totally absorbed and eager for things to come good for her. Her trials and tribulations are brought to the fore and in doing so it may resonate with others.... Read Full Review
