I really loved this book for a number of reasons. Firstly, I am a huge fan of Dawn French's work: I think I'm not overstating when I say that she truly is one of the best comedians (male and female) Britain has ever seen. Secondly, the narrative of the memoir was constructed in such a way that it felt as though you were engaging in a conversation with French herself. Thirdly, French managed to balance humour and appreciation for those important to her in a really refreshing way. It was funny without becoming overwrought, and touching without leaning too much into sentimentality. 
 (view spoiler)[The sections about her father's suicide and the aftermath and devastation it caused for her family were arguably the most affecting parts of the book. For anyone who has lost someone close to them in an abrupt or unexpected way, it is difficult to read but it stops both the reader and French herself relying on the comedic aspects of the book. She writes about it in a frank way but when questioning the reasons why her father had to leave herself and her family, I was utterly moved to tears. (hide spoiler)] 
 I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a relatively light read but for something with emotionality and great writing, which this has in bucket-loads.