this isn't like the other books

this isn't like the other books

Book cover with pink and purple background, large white text reading 'private parts', and smaller white text for the title 'How to really live with endometriosis...' with a green leaf graphic near the bottom.
Book cover titled "Private Parts" by Eleanor Thom with a teal background and a small orange maple leaf graphic in the center.

from comedian & writer Eleanor Thom, a funny, feminist memoir about how to really live with endometriosis!

If 1 in 10 women, 200 million worldwide have it, why aren't we talking about it? Well firstly it’s hard to say. (It’s Endo-me-trio-sis BTW).

This book is the friend who knows what it’s like; gives you advice, makes you laugh & reminds you that-

You are so much more than the sum of your #privateparts

+ Exclusive interviews with

Lena Dunham

Paulette Edwards

Emma Barnett

Dame Hilary Mantel

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REVIEWS

  • "Supremely talented writer and comedian Eleanor Thom has written an unapologetically honest book. in writing it she did the impossible in making one nod in agreement, cry and laugh at the same time. Thank you, Eleanor, for being brave enough to say publicly the things that most of us can only say privately"

    PROJECT ENDO GLOBAL

  • “Eleanor writes as fearlessly as she has fought this disease; with heart, honesty and a humour that is rarely afforded to subjects as serious as this. She's truly extraordinary"

    PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE

  • “Private Parts is just like its author: funny, brave, charming, honest, reassuring and ultimately brilliant"

    JOE LYCETT

  • "FUNNY, HONEST & INSPIRATIONAL"

    THE OBSERVER

  • BEST NON- FICTION BOOK 2019

    DAZED MAGAZINE

  • BEST NON- FICTION BOOK 2019

    STYLIST MAGAZINE

  • "Eleanor demystifies ‘Women’s Problems’ with plenty of laughs. Her ability to find light in dark situations shines through"

    YORKSHIRE POST

READER REVIEWS

  • "The best book on endometriosis I have read - and one of the best books I've ever read!"

  • “Fantastically useful, helpful & hopeful”

  • "INCREDIBLY WELL WRITTEN"

  • "Absolutely fabulous!"

  • "I cried a bit, laughed a lot & learnt even more"

  • "A must-read"

  • "This book should be read by every woman with ENDO"

  • "A life-changing book"

  • "A MUST-READ FOR ANYONE WHO KNOWS SOMEONE WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS (WHICH IS EVERYONE)"

  • "THIS AMAZING BOOK COVERS EVERYTHING FROM THE SAD & SCARY TO THE RIDICULOUS & embarassing - IT’S BEEN LIKE HAVING a best friend with me at all times"

  • "Brilliant! The most frank, honest and ironically humorous account I’ve read in 25 years with Endo!"

  • "I really hope they add it to school curriculums, so every young person has to read it!"

  • "This is the most accurate book on Endo i’ve read so far! Eleanor Nails it. written with clarity, humour & compassion"

  • "An essential read for anyone with endometriosis"

  • "So RELATABLE, INFORMATIVE & comforting"

  • "the NHS should give this to you when you’re diagnosed!"

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