Never Kiss a Man in a Canoe: Words of Wisdom from the Golden Age of Agony Aunts - Hardcover

Carey, Tanith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0752226827 ISBN 13: 9780752226828

Publisher: Pan Macmillan, 2009

Synopsis

Never Kiss a Man in a Canoe is a fascinating glimpse into our social past and harks back to a time when agony aunts played a pivotal role in society, advising men and women on love, sex, relationships and other taboo subjects. From advice on the immorality of reading a crime novel or riding a bicycle to Sunday school, to tips on beauty, etiquette and how to make a boy into a man, this wonderful book is a slap in the face for everyone accustomed to the politically correct advice of today, and is a tribute to the manners of the past that will make you grateful times have moved on.

About this title

About the Author:

Tanith Carey first became fascinated by the curious world of agony aunts when she was working as Woman's Editor for the Daily Mirror. She now writes regularly for a huge range of women's magazines and national newspapers, including the Daily Mail and the Independent. Tanith was named Consumer Journalist of the Year in 2003 and was also nominated for the UKPG Scoop of the Year for her investigative journalism. Never Kiss a Man in a Canoe is her fourth book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pan Macmillan
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0752226827
• ISBN 13: 9780752226828
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240