Advice from Strangers: Everything I know from people I don't know

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'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

Reviews

Rachel is one of my favourite comedians. This book is warm, wise and hilarious. It is written in her comic voice - a voice she mainly has used to tell me off, so I am thrilled to see it deployed in this way. -- Nish Kumar
Hilarious, wise and heart breaking. Like an all-night over-share with your best friend. -- Sara Pascoe
Warm witty and wise -- Richard Osman
The most joyful bursts of wisdom from a truly funny soul. I adore this book. -- Cariad Lloyd
An essential, hilarious handbook for life. -- Athena Kugblenu
Rachel is one of the wisest, funniest people I know. Funny, sad, beautiful and ridiculous, Advice from Strangers has it all. -- Pippa Evans
Hilarious, original and wise. This is essential reading. -- Ellie Taylor
A hilarious, fiery, reassuring hug of a book. Full of laughter, compassion and feminist wisdom. -- Fran Bushe
Funny, sad, joyful, and wise, something everyone should have on their bookshelf * funnywomen.com *

Author Bio

Rachel Parris is a BAFTA-nominated comedian, musician, actor and improvisor, best known for her viral segments on The Mash Report and Late Night Mash, which have garnered over 100 million views. Her TV appearances include Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You, QI and Mock the Week, and she is a regular guest on Radio 4's The Now Show and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. She is a founding member of the critically acclaimed improv comedy group Austentatious. As a touring comedian she has performed her award-winning musical comedy to sell-out audiences across the UK.