
Published: 25/07/2019
'Eleanor writes as fearlessly as she has fought this disease; with heart, honesty and a humour that is rarely afforded to subjects as serious as this. Your head will explode with what you'll learn and your heart will explode with the courage of this author. She's truly extraordinary' Phoebe Waller-Bridge
AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4'S WOMAN'S HOUR
A STYLIST TOP NON-FICTION BOOK OF 2019
ONE OF DAZED'S 2019 HOT AUTUMN BOOKS
If 1 in 10 women, 200 million worldwide are suffering, why aren't we talking about it?
A funny, feminist memoir about living with endometriosis from comedian and writer, Eleanor Thom.
You are so much more than the sum of your #privateparts
Features exclusive interviews with Hilary Mantel, Paulette Edwards and Lena Dunham.
Praise for PRIVATE PARTS:
'Inspirational' Observer
'Funny, brave, charming, honest, reassuring and ultimately brilliant' Joe Lycett
'Eleanor demystifies "Women' Problems" with plenty of laughs. Her ability to find light in dark situations shines through' Yorkshire Post
What readers have said about PRIVATE PARTS:
***** 'Brilliant! The most frank, honest and ironically humorous account I've read in 25 years with endo'
***** 'A must buy for anyone living with endometriosis and their friends and family!'
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 9781473687554
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 538 g
Dimensions: 223 x 160 x 34 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Private Parts is just like its author: funny, brave, charming, honest, reassuring and ultimately brilliant -- Joe Lycett
Inspirational * Observer *
Eleanor demystifies "Women' Problems" with plenty of laughs. Her ability to find light in dark situations shines through * Yorkshire Post *
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