Old Rage

Old Rage, an enthralling novel penned by the talented Sheila Hancock, is a must-read for any book enthusiast. Published in 2022 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book has already made waves in the literary world. The genre of the book is a well-kept secret, only adding to the intrigue and allure. Hancock's writing style is engaging and captivating, making it impossible to put the book down. The story unfolds in a manner that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, eager to turn the page and find out what happens next. The author's profound understanding of human emotions is evident in the way the characters are portrayed. Old Rage is a testament to Hancock's prowess as a writer and her ability to create a world that readers can get lost in. If you're looking for a book that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last, Old Rage is the one for you.

**THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER**

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'I want to be Sheila Hancock when I grow up' Lorraine Kelly
'Wise, witty, kind and true' - Sunday Times
'A sparkling memoir as funny and insightful as it's moving' - Daily Mail
'A captivating memoir' - Mail on Sunday
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A gloriously irreverent memoir from the frontline of old age - by the Sunday Times-bestselling author and legendary actor

Sheila Hancock looked like she was managing old age. She had weathered and even thrived in widowhood, taking on acting roles that would have been demanding for a woman half her age. She had energy, friends, a devoted family, a lovely home. She could still remember her lines.

So why, at 89, having sailed past supposedly disturbing milestones - 50, 70 even 80 - without a qualm, did she suddenly feel so furious? Shocking diagnoses, Brexit and bereavement seemed to knock her from every quarter. And that was before lockdown.

Home alone, classified as 'extremely vulnerable', she finds herself yelling at the TV and talking to the pigeons. But she can at least take a good long look at life - her work and family, her beliefs (many of them the legacy of her wartime childhood) and, uncomfortable as it might be to face, her future.

In Old Rage, one of Britain's best loved actors opens up about her ninth decade. Funny, feisty, honest, she makes for brilliant company as she talks about her life as a daughter, a sister, a mother, a widow, an actor, a friend and looks at a world so different from the wartime world of her childhood. And yet - despite age, despite rage - she finds there are always reasons for joy.
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'The much-loved actor candidly shares the fear, joy and frustration she has found in her ninth decade' - Guardian, Books of the Year 2022

'Sheila Hancock reflects upon her life and career with all the winning candour and warm-heartedness we have come to expect from the legendary actress' - Waterstones