How to Survive Christmas

(Hardback)

Available Formats

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

The irreverent and witty guide to surviving the festive season from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rivals. Christmas is looming. Will your mother-in-law present you with yet another hideous jumper this year How are you going to cope with Granny's dog or the undesirable in-laws Has the row about where to spend the holiday already started, and it's only August Jilly Cooper has the answer to everything. Whether you should seek refuge in the cooking sherry or suggest a wholesome family walk, Jilly offers, in her own irrepressible style, sound but often hilarious advice about how to get through the roller-coaster ride we call Christmas. With the help of the perfect Christmas family - Scarlett O'Aga, the Xmasochistic housewife, her wayward husband Noel, his seductive mistress Ms Stress, their four delightful children Holly, Robin, Carol and Nicholas, and their dog Difficult Patch, we learn how to survive this most demanding of occasions.

Author Bio

Jilly Cooper is a journalist, author and media superstar. The author of many number one bestselling books, she lives in Gloucestershire. She has been awarded honorary doctorates by the Universities of Gloucestershire and Anglia Ruskin, and won the inaugural Comedy Women in Print lifetime achievement award in 2019. She was also appointed DBE in 2024 for services to literature and charity.