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Too Much
- Narrated by: Tom Allen
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
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Too Much
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Publisher's Summary
Happily settled in a new relationship and with a dream house of his own, comedian Tom Allen had finally moved on from the arrested development of millennial life and could at last call himself an adult.
But when his father died suddenly in late 2021, Tom's newfound independence was rocked by a fresh set of challenges, and he began to find solace in the past (and his new vegetable patch). Told through snapshots from Tom's busy life—whether reflecting on the campness of funeral customs, muddy lockdown walks in unsuitable footwear or just reminiscing on his childhood obsession with Patricia Routledge—Too Much is a hilarious joyride of stories as well as an emotional ode to Tom's beloved dad, and a touching manifesto on how to navigate the complexities of grief.
With moving honesty and wit, Tom writes beautifully about those days, weeks and months following his family's loss, and about how bewildering the practicalities of life can be in the wake of an upheaval—those moments, really, when everything can start to feel a bit too much....
Critic Reviews
"Tom Allen is one of the funniest comedians in the UK, the best-dressed man I know, and now it turns out he is a superb writer." (Josh Widdicombe)
"An extraordinary portrait of a son navigating his way through grief and loss in real time. Funny, candid, and measured." (Graham Norton)
"Hilarious and poignant." (Jo Brand)
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- Clare Ong
- 13-11-2022
A must listen
This book beautifully narrated by Tom ,it’s an homage to his Dad .It is at once heart warming and jovial. I found it particularly touching as my own Father has recently died .So along with laughter I shed a few tears too
Looking forward to the next book Tom 😍
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- Rachael
- 15-11-2022
More please!
Witty and touching, i listened to it in two days and didn’t want it to end
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- Carla Mercer
- 19-11-2022
What more could you ask for?
Tom, oh Tom. Such an articulate, charming kind man who will entertain you, give you thought to pause and muse on this silly little thing we call life. Relationships with his critical inner self and above all his recently dead father. insight on grief, loss and love. We love you, Tom.
There can never be Too Much Tom Allen.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-02-2023
Loved it! Tom’s storytelling in A++!
I could listen to Tom’s stories all day. A heartwarming nostalgic trip into childhood in England and how your relationship changes with parents over time. What a beautiful tribute to your dad.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-11-2022
Fabulous
Well that was time well spent. What a beautiful and uplifting story. Filled with thoughtfulness, love, laughter and acceptance.
Thank you Tom Allen. Looking forward to your next instalment.
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- DebB
- 03-05-2023
Love love love!
Thank you so much Tom Allen 💕
This book is such a joy, beautifully narrated and written..touching, heartfelt and funny. It’s wonderful!
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- Kirk
- 21-07-2024
A Dear Dad letter for everyone
This is a beautifully written and relatable book regardless of whether you’re a Tom Allen fan or not. Having recently lost my dad, there was a lot in this book I could relate to so it evoked a whole range of feelings! I’m very impressed with Tom’s writing style and stories so I’m going to now buy his first book to learn a bit more about his life.
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