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The British Bloke, Decoded

From Banter to Man-Flu. Everything Finally Explained.

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The British Bloke, Decoded

By: Geoff Norcott
Narrated by: Geoff Norcott
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The British Bloke appears simple and straightforward. He loves football, cricket, beer, sheds, wearing socks and books about the SAS.

But beneath that simple exterior lies a mysterious and complex being.

In The British Bloke Decoded, writer, comedian and regular bloke, Geoff Norcott peels back the layers of blokedom, revealing the truth behind the sometimes inexplicable behaviour of Britain's husbands, dads and brothers.

Based on 46 years of field research and almost scientific insights, Geoff digs deep into subjects as wide as: the value of Banter, the surprising roots of Mansplaining, the near impossibility of getting blokes to send birthday cards, and whether there could be a medal system for Hoovering.

And ultimately, he concludes that whilst the toxic men have been grabbing all the publicity - perhaps now's the time to celebrate the simple British bloke in all his eccentric splendour.

WITH 4 BONUS CHAPTERS EXCLUSIVE TO THE AUDIOBOOK... including Wanna See My Sticker Collection? and How to Give Compliments (Without Arousing Suspicion)

©2023 Geoff Norcott (P)2023 Octopus Publishing Group Social Sciences Funny Witty Thought-Provoking Comedy

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I appreciated the unbiased nature of the book. It explains mens predicament without inherently making men a victim or lessening women. Definitely worth a listen if you like norcott

Extra chapters on audiobook

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Another cracking guide to British men with a wry humour and sharp observation from a voice of sanity in a increasingly crazy world

Another cracker from geoff

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Full of great insights, sage advice and interweaved with funny observations about the challenges, contradictions and expressions of being a modern 21st century bloke.

Looking forward to Jeff’s next book, maybe on how to survive a long marriage ?

Gets to the heart of what makes a bloke tick!

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Very enjoyable, very funny, just nice light hearted fun. Geoff writes about the not-so-modern man without any of the usual unabashed misandry that has become a paradigm of the comedy industry.

Brilliant

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A very enjoyable listen which resonates with most women dealing with the struggles of understanding their beloved. Funny take on how blokes work but also rings true.

Funny and insightful

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This book is a keeper for future reference if required - a 5 star review from me

I won’t delete or return this book

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Great book, laugh out loud, will resonate with all blokes whilst the other half looks in disapprovingly

At last

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I’ve got the physical book & the audiobook & for me, hearing it in Geoff’s voice makes what is a great read anyway even better. His comic timing & the fact he is an actual British Bloke is probably why! If you are a fan of his other writing, stand up or podcast, ‘What Most People Think,’ then you’ll love this.

Sensible stuff from a sensible guy but with plenty of humour & thought proving stuff too!

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Observational comedy as well as self understanding guide using comedy to understand men’s actions and reactions always told with upside look at men’s lives

Light hearted guide to understand blokes for men and women Another great book by Geoff

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Geoff is an underrated comedian and observer of life. You will smile, grin, laugh and possibly grimace as he takes you through a blokes life, and possibly wonder if he may have based a lot of it on you. I like him. He is a nice guy 😁.
The book/audiobook is great.
Give it a go.
I doubt you will be disappointed.

Many a home truth that any bloke will recognise

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