Author:Carole McKenzie
‘Women should be obscene and not heard’ – John Lennon
‘The only unnatural act is that which you cannot perform' – Alfred Kinsey
‘Fat people are brilliant in bed: if I’m sitting on top of you, who’s going to argue?' – Jo Brand
‘What most women want is not a man who ties you to the bed but one who unstacks the dishes while you watch The Great British Bake Off’ – Harriet Harman
Throughout the centuries, talk of sex has proved irresistible, producing wide-ranging responses, contradictory remarks, denouncements and appraisals; something seen as harmless by one is often condemned as damnable by another.
Whatever your sexual preferences, Talking Dirty is a hugely entertaining treasury of wit on this endlessly entertaining and controversial topic.
Has got not only mothers talking, but fathers too' Helena De Bertodano
—— The Timesher brilliantly argued theories on the state of motherhood today could well be the catalyst for a well-needed mummy (or mommy) backlash
—— Daily TelegraphA book that has caused a stir in the US and looks set to upset a few people in Britain as well.
—— Saturday TelegraphDr Ellie Cannon offers reassuring advice for mums who just want to do the right thing.
—— Gurgle MagazineDr Ellie Cannon offers friendly advice to reassure even the most conerned parent
—— The SunThe aim of the manual is to increase the confidence of new mums…
—— The SunI enjoyed every word.
—— Mary Killen , LadyA book that is unputdownable and…gloriously lavish, something fascinating to gaze at on every page.
—— Rachel Cooke , ObserverThis book is a must-read.
—— Susan Hill , SpectatorIt’s an extraordinary story, well told and illustrated.
—— Choice MagazineThe delicacy of Zinovieff’s perceptions, the abiding redolence of her descriptions and the captivating moods of her subjects make The Mad Boy, Lord Berners, My Grandmother and Me a book of rare pleasure.
—— Richard Davenport-Hines , The Times Literary SupplementSofka…brings to life a vanished world and the almost fantastical people who lived in it.
—— Oxford TimesA dazzling account of the house and the fascinating people who formed its unique character.
—— Cressida Connolly , Town & CountryIt was the story that everyone wanted told, and [Zinovieff] was the person to tell it.
—— SpectatorLook no further, if you have a soft spot for posh people behaving badly.
—— Robbie Millen , The TImesClassy and compelling.
—— Fanny Blake , Woman and HomeZinovieff’s book is witty and full of insight – rather like opening a bottle of Champagne.
—— Mayfair MagazineA compelling read.
—— The EconomistDelivers an entertaining dose of British country life and high-style scandal.
—— Nora Krug , Washington PostLavishly illustrated, beautifully produced.
—— Philip Borg-Wheeler, 5 stars , Classical MusicWonderfully bizarre family memoir.
—— Libby Purves , The TimesAn entertaining and amiable companion.
—— Sara Wheeler , The TimesA witty memoir that provides insight into the aristocratic and arty pre-war circles of England.
—— Olinda Adeane , House and GardenBeautifully written and generously illustrated.
—— Jane Shilling , Daily Mail