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Too Much

the hilarious, heartfelt memoir

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Too Much

By: Tom Allen
Narrated by: Tom Allen
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 'An extraordinary portrait of a son navigating his way through grief and loss in real time. Funny, candid, and measured' GRAHAM NORTON

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...

'Hilarious and poignant' JO BRAND©2022 Tom Allen Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Funny Witty

Critic Reviews

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)
Hilarious and at times heart-breaking
Tom Allen paints a moving portrait of his father and their relationship . . . Heartfelt, vulnerable and touchingly sincere
Explores the complexity of grief and charts a belated independence
Life-affirming
All stars
Most relevant
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 😍

A must listen

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Witty and touching, i listened to it in two days and didn’t want it to end

More please!

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Gay British comedian Tom Allen has a laundry list of insecurities and anxieties which he outlines in this autobiographical collection of memories. It’s in stark contrast with his father’s attitude of not letting things worry him. When his father passes away, Tom reflects on the different life lessons his father taught him and the care and love his father showed him.

Tom’s story and gentle humour really grew on me over the course of this audiobook. I could relate to the loss of a parent, to the differences and similarities we find ourselves comparing with that parent, and the legacy we’re left with. It’s not a sad book, Tom is at times amusing, at times nostalgic, but always truthful and honest about where he falls short. 🎧 Tom narrates the audiobook himself and imbues it with the perfect amount of humour and solemnity. I’ll definitely revisit this.

Amusing, thoughtful tribute and self-reflection

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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.

What more could you ask for?

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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.

Loved it! Tom’s storytelling in A++!

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