Is it Just Me? – Miranda Hart
I had high hopes for Miranda Hart’s book. I wanted something light hearted and funny to read on my daily commute to my work experience placement (this blog post is rather delayed, soz). I am happy to report that I was not disappointed.
Speaking just how she acts in her television programme, Miranda covers subjects such as diets, men and work with zest. Now, I’m never one to express a hearty laugh on my lonesome but I struggled to contain chuckling at Hart’s book whilst reading it on the tube (probably the only place in the world where is it illegal to even attempt a smile.)
It is hard to believe that one human being can be so socially inept. However as I read on I realised that Miranda is just thinking and saying what we are all often too scared to admit. I mean yes I always used to think when I was little that water would seep into my belly button and I would drown – who hasn’t thought that? (I am still worried this may happen).
I also found that I had ticked off a lot of things on the check lists she had included at the end of each chapter; Yep, I have spun childishly in a swivel chair and yes I have managed not to punch a family member in the face whilst playing Trivial Pursuit. However I can’t say I have made David Hasselhoff out of chocolate buttons.
It was refreshing to read a celebrity title which was not intended to be taken seriously. I feel, the world of autobiographies has been saturated with sob stories and pointless drivel – yep I’m looking at you Katie Price and your 49469401 autobiographies. Miranda and Hodder have found the perfect balance between describing life anecdotes and imparting ‘wisdom’; the latter of which she does to her mortified teenage self throughout the book with hilarity.
If anyone is having a down day I encourage you to read Is it Just Me? It will quickly put a smile back on your face.