Dear Fatty

Dawn French: Dear Fatty

Autobiography

Published by Century 2008

Dawn French’s comic genius shines through this autobiography. These memoirs are a tribute to her dad as they outline the journey she has taken. The sombre mood instigated by the death of her dad, erupts unexpectedly as Dawn French reminisces. However, it is not all doom and gloom. Her wit helps to make this autobiography fun to read. You would expect nothing less than a laugh a page and she definitely delivers when the time is right. This autobiography is thoroughly insightful into all aspects of her life, both good and bad. The tone is relaxed thanks to French combining the sorrowful, heart wrenching moments about her dad with those comic moments, for example the Harry Potter experience of living in a cupboard while attending college! French’s smiling face seen on the cover and those pictures within conjures up a happy, fun persona which resonates throughout this autobiography. Like so many ordinary people who pack so much into their lives, it is clear that Dawn French is no different. Besides her celebrity status she has achieved many goals. Every letter explains a new, profound experience which has impacted on her life. And all this makes up the Dawn French we see and love!