'Walters's book . . . has moments of Alan Bennett warmth' SUNDAY TIMES

'Humorous and . . . moving' WOMAN AND HOME

'I was enthralled by her memoirs' A. N. Wilson, READER'S DIGEST

Her mum wanted her to be a nurse so that is what Julie did.

But in her heart she had always wanted to be an actress and soon she was on stage at the local theatre in Liverpool. Her career snowballed with highlights that includeEducating Rita,Billy Elliot,Harry Potter,Acorn Antiques,Dinner LadiesandMamma Mia!She has been nominated for two Oscars, been awarded multiple BAFTAs and a Golden Globe, plus been honoured with a DBE. This is the heart-warming and funny story of that journey.

'Funny, evocative . . . and underpinned throughout by an appealing sense of humanity' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Readers love this:

'Sometimes I would try and tell my husband some of the really funny moments in the book. But I was in stitches of laughter I just could not get the words out'

'The warmest, most personal autobiography I have read'

'Julie Walters is as talented an author as she is a comic actress'

'I was so sad to finish this! Feels like a good chat with your mate over a brew'

'You can just imagine that you're sitting down with Julie and she's telling you her story'

'I laughed out loud and then shed tears at some of the tales'

'This book is one giant hug'

'If you need a mum-friend then go to Julie. She's funny and tells her story with personality'