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How Not to Be a Boy

By Robert Webb

Canongate Books, 2017.

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How Not to Be a Boy

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The inspiring and honest autobiography of comedian Robert Webb, who explores themes of masculinity, gender dynamics, and unmet expectations through a touching account of his violent, disjointed childhood in rural England and his later success as an actor and writer.

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Who should read How Not to Be a Boy

Teachers and parents • anyone who questions gender norms • artists • mental health experts and psychologists • Peep Show fans

About the author of How Not to Be a Boy

Robert Webb is a Cambridge-educated, award-winning actor known for his work in the comedy duo Mitchell & Webb and his starring role in Peep Show. He is also known for his work on gender equality and has written for publications such as the Daily Telegraph.

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