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I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You

By: Miranda Hart
Narrated by: Miranda Hart
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The #1 bestseller

Packed with hard-won wisdoms and gentle revelations, this is Miranda's honest exploration of the lessons that have helped her.


Hello to you, I am with news. I have a new book: I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You. I know – what an intriguing title!

Basically, I have had an unexpectedly difficult decade – there have been surprising joys but also deep revelations and challenging lows. I shall be honest about those, because what I discovered in the difficult times were my, what I call, treasures. Treasures – practical tools, values, ways, answers researched from some great scientists, neuroscientists, therapists, sociologists (all the ‘ists’) out there – that have genuinely led to a sense of freedom, joy, peace and physical recovery I never would have thought possible. Life now, amazingly, with what I will share is – SUCH FUN! (Always important to quote your own catch phrases…)

If you fancy having a read, then I hope my story might help your story. After all, we are in this beautiful, mysterious, challenging life together. Rest assured there are funny stories along the way – we will have a laugh too, my dear reader chum. Oh, and I couldn’t possibly say if there is a love story in it . . . (There is – shush.) Exciting!

'A bombshell, moving, inspirational. Hart passes on the tips that helped her emerge from psychological as much as physical doldrums. No comedian, female or male, has been so taken to the nation’s bosom since Victoria Wood' Independent

'A raw and poignant account. Miranda is more of an everywoman than ever before' The Times

'Miranda's account of slowly letting her guard down and being vulnerable is sweet and moving, and proof that happiness is possible even in the most trying times' Guardian

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Editorial Review

Finding freedom, joy, peace, and fun with Miranda Hart
It was a few years ago that I binge-watched several seasons of the long-running British TV series Call the Midwife, and Camilla “Chummy” Noakes (played my Miranda Hart) quickly became a character who felt like a friend. Hampered by acute shyness, Chummy was nonetheless an adept midwife (if I were to have a baby in a London tenement, I’d want her by my side). Similarly, I welcome the sage advice offered by Hart in this revealing, informative, and very funny memoir. It’s prescriptive in the most useful of ways. She shares the “treasures” she’s collected—practical tools learned from scientists, neuroscientists, therapists, and sociologists that have helped her to heal physically and emotionally. She’s done the work and is here to help us, her fans, navigate our own journeys to health. — Tricia F., Audible Editor

Critic Reviews

A raw and poignant account. Miranda is more of an everywoman than ever before
A bombshell, moving, inspirational. Hart passes on the tips that helped her emerge from psychological as much as physical doldrums. No comedian, female or male, has been so taken to the nation’s bosom since Victoria Wood
A wonderful book, filled with treasure
The wisest, kindest, bravest, most forgiving and generous book. A manual for gentleness
Wonderfully optimistic
Irrepressible and joyous. Taking us affectionately by the hand, Miranda takes us through her ten-year journey to deep self-knowledge. Along the way she picks up treasures, smashes old patterns of behaviour, and works out a code for how to live and what life's priorities should be. She describes memorable escapades from her past and can't repress her inner funniest girl in the dorm self
Packed with optimism and wisdom
Miranda's account of slowly letting her guard down and being vulnerable is sweet and moving, and proof that happiness is possible even in the most trying times
A memoir and a guide for those in a similar scenario, or indeed anyone feeling crushed and exhausted by modern life
This book is a real gem for therapists to recommend to clients. A rich introduction to some of the best self-help strategies from a trusted and much-loved icon. All the more powerful to read how Miranda discovered them via her own health crises; a painful read were it not softened by her comedic take on life's trials.
All stars
Most relevant
Loved it resonated with my life and health struggles. Have recommended it to my friends and family.

Honesty and humour

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I loved this journey of self discovery. From the fault finding of perceived flaws and her perseverance to find her wild self. I will certainly be listening to this again as I too learn to love myself and deal with the experiences that hold me back in my life. You’re an inspiration Miranda

She hasn’t been entirely honest with us

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I loved her messaging - her style - her honesty - her humour - her beautiful honesty

I felt I could connect and relate - this book has been very timely

Miranda has given me hope !!

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Miranda is wonderful. I really loved this.
Really enjoyed having her read it to us especially with all her wee puns and Miranda-isms

Love!

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Miranda’s warm and comedic voice is like a friendly hug and the story she weaves is one that I feel like I needed to hear. Chronic illness, medical gaslighting, issues with self esteem, and a calling as an artist all weave together to make a really great tale of how to find wellbeing when the odds are really against you. I will related and possibly also buy a hard copy. I have recommended far and wide.

I giggled, learned useful things, and thoroughly enjoyed

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Perfect book. Thank you for writing it. Love your work. For sharing your life, challenges and positives. Most importantly thank you for sharing how you got there. Love your humour in serious topics.

Thank you!

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Miranda’s voice as she read her own story so bravely and with such generosity. Her treasures are a gift to those who struggle with feeling good enough to stand up for their wild selves.

Treasures for Living a Life

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Right from the start, I knew I was going to love love love this book. She who can’t read a whole book from start to finish. This book had my attention and was completely relatable, honest and beautifully written. Congratulations Miranda to you 💜

Honestly, Beautiful

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This book has reached me at the perfect time. It has helped me in a time of pain and sadness. I now have a greater understanding of why and some tools to help me through. Thank you Miranda.

Thank you

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Such a wonderful, honest, and authentic book. So much to take away and I feel I have learnt so much to apply to my own life and where I am at the moment. I cannot recommend this book more. Such fun.

Loved, loved, loved this book.

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