A Pocketful of Happiness

A Pocketful of Happiness, penned by the talented Richard E. Grant, is a captivating read that will undoubtedly bring joy to your life. Published in 2023 by Simon & Schuster Ltd, this book serves as a beacon of light in the genre of inspirational literature. The story unfolds in a way that leaves readers feeling uplifted and optimistic, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a dose of happiness. The author's unique writing style combined with the publisher's commitment to quality literature makes this book a treasure to own. So, immerse yourself in the world of A Pocketful of Happiness and let it touch your heart in ways you never expected.

'A gorgeously candid account of acting and show business. And an intimate and heartfelt story of love, loss and a life spent together. It is an honour to be invited in on these diaries. I cannot remember being so moved by a book' Dolly Alderton 'Fascinating, funny and heart wrenching' Dame Julie Walters'An emotional rollercoaster - profoundly moving and wonderfully entertaining. A brilliant memoir about living, loving and losing' Bernardine Evaristo Richard E. Grant emigrated from Swaziland to London in 1982, with dreams of making it as an actor, when he unexpectedly met and fell in love with renowned dialect coach Joan Washington. Their relationship and marriage, navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood, parenthood and loss, lasted almost forty years. When Joan died in 2021, her final challenge to him was to find ‘a pocketful of happiness in every day’. This honest and frequently hilarious memoir is written in honour of that challenge –  Richard has faithfully kept a diary since childhood, and in these entries he shares in raw detail everything he has experienced : both the pain of losing his beloved wife, and the excitement of their life together, from the role that transformed his life overnight in Withnail & I to his thrilling Oscar nomination thirty years later for Can You Ever Forgive Me?  Told with candour in Richard’s utterly unique style, A Pocketful of Happiness is a powerful, funny and moving celebration of life’s unexpected joys.