Family Politics

'The funniest book about politics I have ever read' Alistair Campbell A joy to read but it is also highly relevant to the contemporary culture' John Boyne'Blending sharp satire with wit... a comedic reflection on the divided world' The Scotsman'The perfect read for anyone hooked on politics and who enjoys good plot laced with humour' Sunday Express Hilarious O Farrell knows his stuff and, in an election year, his wry take on British politics at its most febrile is terrific value Mail on Sunday_________________All across Britain, a generation of grown-up children are graduating from university, moving back in to their old bedrooms and showing their gratitude by berating their parents for their out-of-date politics.All across Britain, a generation of grown-up children are graduating from university, moving back in to their old bedrooms and showing their gratitude by berating their parents for their out-of-date politics. But for proud and high-profile left-wingers Emma and Eddie Hughes, the return of their only child is a far greater challenge than they ever could have anticipated. Young Dylan had warned them there was something personal he needed to tell them, but nothing could have prepared his right-on parents for the shocking revelation he delivers. Their son is a Conservative.From John O Farrell, author of the bestselling political satire, Things Can Only Get Better, comes Family Politics, an insightful, sharply funny and and warm-hearted antidote to our divided times._________________Praise for John O'Farrell Deft comic moments Independent Brilliant fun I Paper'John O Farrell couldn t be unfunny if he tried Alan Johnson Razor sharp and warm-hearted Sainsbury's Magazine'He writes women so well. He writes funny women even better' Angela Barnes'More laugh-out-loud gags than the Tory Party has had recent leadership campaigns' Big Issue'Britain s greatest comedy writer' Will Gompertz, former BBC Arts and Culture correspondent A touch of self-deprecation and a sense of humour John O Farrell has these qualities in spades Guardian If everyone read this book the country would be a far better place. I laughed, I cried, I loved it Jim Down