A review by notablebird
Sunny Side Up: a story of kindness and joy by Susan Calman

2.0

I did not know anything about Susan Calman when I picked up this book, which would seemingly be a terrific shock to her given how she goes on about her world renown for many, many pages. Those who know and love her might well deepen those feelings in reading it. For me, finding out more about her through reading this book was fairly painful as there is a fair bit of moaning and righteousness under the guise of enlightenment that I found unappealing. Her description of acting as an anti death penalty advocate was interesting, but I cannot imagine wanting to go to one of her comedy shows. I googled her shortly after I started reading and discovered she is worth £54m. Umm, yes I imagine she’s managed to find a way to some joy; her pretentions towards working class camaraderie only rankled from there on out. I don’t really know why I finished the book though I am predisposed to do so. Had I not, however, I would have missed the one funny part about what she named her cats. DCI Jane Tennison is a brilliant moniker for a feline and insisting on recognition of her cat’s rank is excellent. I hope surfacing that lone highlight saves readers slogging through 300 pgs of vanity publishing.