It is a searingly honest memoir covering the author's bleak childhood through to her tough adulthood. She was repeated abused as a minor by an evil uncle, who in adulthood, she brought to justice. And although it can be described as a misery memoir, that would be too simple a description. There is dark humour in this tale of a dysfunctional life in the author's Glasgow's east end. The book is as honest as it is well written. I hope she writes more, especially with the fight she is now going through with cancer. If anyone can Janey can! Godley is a supporter of Scottish independence. [37] She describes herself as "anti-Tory". [8] She formerly supported the Conservatives in her youth and once met Margaret Thatcher at a Scottish Conservative Party Conference in Perth. [38] It was at times a difficult listen - upsetting to hear about the extreme poverty that Janet grew up in, the violence she experienced at the hands of her dysfunctional family and the sexual abuse experienced from her Mum’s brother [very difficult to listen to what happened to her at such a young age, which she read in an almost detached monotone manner compared to her usual tone and intonation]. I think this is an example of when an audio book pays off - thought that Janey reading her own story brought it all to life really well (the good and bad). She details her life story in the underbelly of East End Glasgow from the 1970s to 1990s and the book does not pull any punches.

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brands, products in thousands of categories from hundreds of retailers to give you reliable purchasing advice. Solutions, Powder Blue Internet Business. "Janey Godley, comedian: Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk . Retrieved 19 February 2017. {{ cite web}}: |first= has generic name ( help) Playlists containing HANDSTANDS IN THE DARK, by Janey Godley, read by Janey Godley - audiobook extract I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting, entertaining, horrifying, tragic, and full of hope. Such an insight to life in the Gorbals during this time; the challenges and impossibility of it all. Props to Janey for coming out the other end and doing so well. I throughly enjoy your humor and that of your daughter Janey :) The most funny and tear jerking true story of survival! Amazing lady and comedienne and the story of her life is truly Amazing. Couldn't put it down. RecommendedInterview: Ashley Storrie – 'I have been known to go a bit Tonto' ". The List. 8 June 2016 . Retrieved 19 February 2017.

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On 31 December 2010, her brother Mij Currie died from a drug-related illness. [15] [16] Career [ edit ] Petrol bomb pensioner shows old gang hatreds die hard". The Scotsman. 6 January 2008 . Retrieved 30 September 2017.

English, Paul (27 December 2020). "Janey Godley is an artist at the peak of her vocal powers". The TImes . Retrieved 25 August 2021. A vivid, intimate and darkly funny account of a life less ordinary, Handstands in the Dark tells the story of how one girl escaped a chaotic family and became one of the UK’s most popular comedic talents. Godley will play Nina in the lead role of Dinosaur, an upcoming six-part BBC comedy. [36] Political activism [ edit ]

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Born in the tough East End of Glasgow and married into one of the city’s most notorious criminal families, Janey Godley’s young life was far from ordinary. From the grim and far-from-swinging 60s, to the discos of the 70s, to the tidal wave of heroin addiction which engulfed Glasgow's East End during the 1980s, Janey was witness to an extraordinary underworld - as well as religious sectarianism, abject poverty and a frightening family of in-laws. Throughout it all, her indomitable spirit – and her vivid sense of humour – kept her alive. Forgotten the title or the author of a book? Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Visit BookSleuthThis is the 2nd time I've read this book. I read it when it was first published 9/10 years ago....I wasn't on Goodreads and therefore didn't leave a review. I first came across Janey years ago and have since followed her on social media. She’s a great comic and it’s just obvious she’s such a caring loving soul and that her family means the world to her.