Quite simply brilliant. I (genuinely) cried. I (genuinely) laughed out loud. It's profound, touching, personal yet universal ... I loved it -- J.K. ROWLING Takes us deftly from hilarity to heart-stopping hurt ... A truly great read, full of heart -- DAWN FRENCH Written with wit and clarity, How Not to Be a Boy is a funny, rueful, truthful book. I enjoyed every page -- STEPHEN FRY A witty, honest coming-of-age story with a subtext that tackles masculinity and manhood. Webb has a storytelling skill many would kill for -- IAN RANKIN Timely and candid, told with great humour, warmth and compassion. A much-needed contribution to the vital conversation about the damage gender can do -- JUNO DAWSON Simply brilliant -- JOANNA LUMLEY