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Old Rage

'One of our best-loved actor's powerful riposte to a world driving her mad’ - DAILY MAIL

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Old Rage

By: Sheila Hancock
Narrated by: Sheila Hancock
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Bloomsbury presents Old Rage written and read by Sheila Hancock.

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER | WITH EXCLUSIVE NEW MATERIAL

'I want to be Sheila Hancock when I grow up' – Lorraine Kelly
'Wise, witty, kind and true' – Sunday Times
'A sparkling memoir as funny and insightful as it’s moving' – Daily Mail
'A captivating memoir' – Mail on Sunday

In 2016, Sheila Hancock sat down to write a book about a serene and fulfilled old age. This is not that book.

In Old Rage, one of Britain’s best-loved actors opens up about her tenth decade. Funny, feisty, honest, she makes for brilliant company as she talks about her life and takes an uncompromising look at a world so different from the one of her wartime childhood. And yet – despite age, despite rage – she finds there are always reasons for joy.

'The much-loved actor candidly shares the fear, joy and frustration she has found in her ninth decade' Guardian, Books of the Year 2022
'Sheila Hancock reflects upon her life and career with all the winning candour and warm-heartedness we have come to expect from the legendary actress' Waterstones©2022 Sheila Hancock (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Entertainment & Celebrities Women Celebrity Rage Funny
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Critic Reviews

The much-loved actor candidly shares the fear, joy and frustration she has found in her ninth decade
This book should be required reading for EVERYONE! I was belly laughing but also reduced to tears. Sheila is the wisest of women ... I want to be Sheila Hancock when I grow up (LORRAINE KELLY)
Sheila Hancock reflects upon her life and career with all the winning candour and warm-heartedness we have come to expect from the legendary actress
Sheila Hancock’s memoir Old Rage promises to be funny, feisty and honest
A warm and thoughtful memoirist ... Hancock discovers many reasons for joy and optimism - and you're quite likely to find yourself nodding in agreement with her.
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Sheila Hancock reflects beautifully on her life and how it has impacted on her recent experience. She thoughtfully and naturally weaves her experiences of both a personal and professional nature with current societal challenges.

Less rage and more carefully considered reflection

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To be honest I had to Google who Sheila Hancock was.
However, after learning a little more about her I thought I'd give it a go and I'm glad I did.
I've always thought older people are such great story tellers and Sheila is no exception.
Sharp, witty, clever. I really enjoyed this, I could easily have listened to another 8 hours worth.

Surprisingly good

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Well written and read. Too political and less entertaining for me. Couple of amusing anecdotes but she’s very into her own ideals

Disappointing

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