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Stairlift to Heaven: Growing Old Disgracefully Kindle Edition

by Terry Ravenscroft (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 616 ratings
The 2012 Paralympic Games are still six years away but already the sixty-five year old Terry Ravenscroft is putting together a team for the Throwing the Zimmer (Walking) Frame competition - should such an event be included. And when he has time to fit it in, of course. For this is a man who has many other diversions to fill his waking hours (of which he has more to fill than most people, thanks to the troublesome prostate gland that wakes him up in urgent need of a pee a least six times every night ). Stairlift to Heaven, the journal of an old age pensioner, is an irreverent, hilarious look at one man’s life after retirement. Although written by an old age pensioner, non-coffin dodgers should not be put off by this. Everyone will be old one day, and there are many valuable lessons in coping with advancing age to be learned within its pages (including the aforementioned prostate gland problem and the countless bladder examinations it brings with it); you will learn how to cope with increasing forgetfulness; how to become adept at dealing with junk mail; how not to go about capturing a Christmas goose; how to deal with the increasing forgetfulness....sorry, I forgot, I already mentioned that; discover why you might be well advised to avoid swimming lessons; why you would do well to give faith healers the widest of wide berths; learn how to deal with neighbours from hell; along with many more tips to help you through the minefield that comes with old age. But most of all you will learn how you can have lots of FUN whilst you’re doing it.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0058NXFVU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Razzamatazz Publications
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 12 Jan. 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 479 KB
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  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Stairlift to Heaven
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Terry Ravenscroft

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The day after Terry Ravenscroft threw in his mundane factory job to become a television comedy scriptwriter he was involved in a car accident that left him unable to turn his head. Since then he has never looked back.

Before they took him away he wrote scripts for Les Dawson,The Two Ronnies, Morecambe and Wise, Alas Smith and Jones, Not the Nine O'Clock News, Ken Dodd, Roy Hudd, and several others. He also wrote the award-winning BBC radio series Star Terk Two. He now writes humorous books, 21 thus far with no signs of letting up.Three of them, Stairlift to Heaven, Dear Coca-Cola and Dear Air 2000 were in the top ten of the Kindle Best Sellers list at the same time. His latest novel is Jerry's; his latest non-fiction book is the autobiographical Stairlift to Heaven 4-Still Hanging On.

Born in New Mills, Derbyshire, England in 1938, he still lives there with his girlfriend, Divine Bottom (in his dreams).

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Customers find the book hilarious, describing it as a glorious celebration of British humor that had them laughing throughout. Moreover, they praise its readability, with one customer noting it gets better as they progress through the pages. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its apt observations of life, and one customer mentions it includes nice little vignettes from real life. However, opinions on value for money are mixed, with some finding it well worth the money while others express disappointment.

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125 customers mention ‘Humor’113 positive12 negative

Customers find the book hilarious, describing it as a glorious celebration of British humor that had them laughing throughout.

"It’s a book which is saturated with humour...." Read more

"...undoubted embellishment of some scenes make for a glorious celebration of British humour at its best - poking fun at self and others in a highly..." Read more

"...be getting put in the nut hut at this rate because this book is laugh out loud funny...." Read more

"The first chapter had me laughing out loud, toilet humour I guess, the remainder of the book was a bit dissappointing by comparison...." Read more

74 customers mention ‘Readability’65 positive9 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a brilliant and joyous read, with one customer noting it improved as they progressed through the pages.

"...The imagery, dexterity of language, undoubted embellishment of some scenes make for a glorious celebration of British humour at its best - poking..." Read more

"...BRILLIANT book" Read more

"...A good light hearted read." Read more

"...Some of his humour is non-p.c. Good! i am sick of P.C. His rich description and set up for punchlines are good, and the punchlines better...." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Observance’8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's astute observations of life, with one customer noting how it captures everyday situations in an entertaining way.

"...humour at its best - poking fun at self and others in a highly enteraining way...." Read more

"...It was everything they said. Extremely funny and perfectly observed...." Read more

"...Terry's take on people, everyday situations and old age in particular are priceless!..." Read more

"...I laughed all the way to Devon whilst enjoying Terry's fantastic observations of life. Just fabulous, I can't wait to read another." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Pacing’7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting its realistic portrayal of real-life situations and another mentioning it brought tears to their eyes.

"...The imagery, dexterity of language, undoubted embellishment of some scenes make for a glorious celebration of British humour at its best - poking..." Read more

"...Lot's of nice little vignettes from real life and Terry's unique way of handling them give a lot of pleasure. Will be looking for more by this author." Read more

"...health warning - it is so funny, not laughed so much in ages, brought tears to my eyes...." Read more

"Lighthearted, fun and very realistic!" Read more

8 customers mention ‘Value for money’5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value, with some finding it well worth the money, while others express disappointment.

"...All in all a very enjoyable book and well worth the money I paid. I'm sure I will be reading more of Terry Ravenscroft's work." Read more

"...I found that unnecessary and distasteful." Read more

"...Terry's take on people, everyday situations and old age in particular are priceless!..." Read more

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  • nick wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars humour ??!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2024
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    It’s a book which is saturated with humour.
    I am jealous that not only has Terry and Atkins done misdeeds , because I’d would have enjoyed not only thinking them up, but doing them.
    Had tears running down my face reading the vignettes making up this book.
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  • Kindle Bookworm
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rib-ticklingly funny
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2012
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    This is the first of Terry Ravenscroft's books I have read and it won't be the last. I laughed so much my sides ached. I have been forbidden from reading this in bed as my husband claimed that my hysterical wails of laughter woke him up. I shall buy him his own copy and see if he can be 'reserved'..
    Is it fact or fiction as one reviewer questions - who cares. The imagery, dexterity of language, undoubted embellishment of some scenes make for a glorious celebration of British humour at its best - poking fun at self and others in a highly enteraining way.
    The Kindle edition could have been more critically proofread and it is for this reason that I only gave the book 4 stars. Publishers of e-books are going to have to get their act together with proofreading - particulrly as we pay VAT on ebooks!
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  • tracy langsley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Warning empty your bladder before starting!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 November 2014
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    I'm only half way through this but have to review it now. God I haven't laughed so much in ages!! if your feeling sad or down then this book is for you. I'm 42 but have to say I'm writing hints and tips down for my dotage years from this book. I would LOVE to hang out with Terry and his mate Artie as I've a similar sense of humour the antics they have gotten up to so far have had me nearly wetting myself I've been sat in the kitchen reading while my hubby was in the living room and as he had no idea what I'm reading keeps shouting comments saying I will be getting put in the nut hut at this rate because this book is laugh out loud funny. I'm so gonna try the bumf mail trick and as for the victor meldrew sketch omg my jaws were aching. I'm definitely getting the next two instalments and HAVE to award five stars already before I even finish the book. Totally a comic genius. Thank you Terry you have cheered me up soooooooo much after a year and a half of dealing with my hubbys Parkinson's diagnosis. BRILLIANT book
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  • MB
    3.0 out of 5 stars Funny but not hilarous - easy read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2012
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    The first chapter had me laughing out loud, toilet humour I guess, the remainder of the book was a bit dissappointing by comparison. It was funny, I sniggered a few times but it didn't have the same impact. A good light hearted read.
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  • Mole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2012
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    The book is supposed to be a series of anecdotes taken from a diary, with dialogue added from memory. Terry is retired, and going through a "grumpy old man" phase, where he gets away with being bloody minded because of his age, saying and doing just what he wants rather than being held back by the pressure of society. It's bawdy, irreverant, and full of lavatorial humour of the findest tradition of the British seaside postcard. It can be seen as a bit of a mixture of "Last of the summer wine" combined with "One foot in the grave".

    I've not read any other work by Terry Ravenscroft, but I have to say that I found this to be a really funny book. This probably says as much about my own sense of humour as it does about his! I suspect that much is based upon what he would have wanted to do and say rather than what he actually did and said; in that, he probably has achieved what many others would like to do.

    OK, not everyone will like this book, but I think that it will appeal to anyone who is approaching their own retirement. You might not want to let children read it as it could give them ideas (but if they do, I'll bet that they will love it.)
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  • Chopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good chuckle.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 November 2012
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    I have read several of Terry's other books and found them all amusing. This keeps the standard as high.

    Terry highlights events in his life over a five year period between his 65th & 70th birthday in the form of several small "sketches".

    Some of his humour is non-p.c. Good! i am sick of P.C.
    His rich description and set up for punchlines are good, and the punchlines better.
    i could easily picture some of the "sketches" as a sit-com.

    I loved the line "the Scots traditionally being very big on throwing things, hammers, cabers, tantrums,uppercuts, sickies and so on................."
    Also describing a sky as "murky & grey as an Afghans underpants....................."

    Or his philosophy on purchasing trousers. "......considering the purchase of new trousers I always ask myself which would i rather have, a brand new pair of trousers or a second hand pair of trousers with lots of wear left in them, plus a couple of bottles of decent wine. The second hand trousers & wine win every time". Absolutely Sir.

    Good value read that will have you chortling into your coffee and guffawing into your "sundowners".
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  • Steve Cowles
    4.0 out of 5 stars Highly entertaining view of the world through older eyes, but are they wiser?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 February 2012
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    I normally read only fiction books and purchased this on impulse but was surprised just how much I enjoyed it. A series of very well written and funny observations and anecdotes from the author as he moves into the retirement age-band. When you bear in mind the background of the author (top comedy scriptwriter for the BBC) it is not surprising after all.

    Highly recommended and presented in short stories or observations so ideal for someone who wants a series of short stories on their daily travel to work.
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  • dbuzzyb
    5.0 out of 5 stars laughed so hard I cried. A gem of a find
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2021
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    It has been a long time since I have read a book that has had me laughing so much I cried. This is an absolute gem of a find. Having recently earned an official "old lady" title with my 60th birthday I saw this book and got it for a laugh and boy it was! I've thoroughly enjoyed the most wicked sense of humour, the swimming lesson was one of the most hilarious things I've read. I intend to put into practice several of the fun things oldies can do and will especially enjoy practicing the "put to rights" goodies. I can't wait for the junk mail now and am so looking forward to the next rush of stair lifts and coin collection letters. Thank you for so much fun. I will definitely be reading more
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  • Ronald A. Peyton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 July 2023
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    A very enjoyable, entertaining, laughable, and easily readable book. Collection of short stories that express a whole book of information in a few short sentences.
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  • Augustina
    2.0 out of 5 stars Humour
    Reviewed in Canada on 23 February 2013
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    This book is very funny, but I didn't finish it. I found the humour to be more like that discussed amongst a group of men having a "pint or two" at the local pub - and it was not for me.
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  • suemac
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh a minute
    Reviewed in Australia on 11 November 2015
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    It really did make me laugh out loud!
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  • retiredandlovinit
    4.0 out of 5 stars Need a good laugh?
    Reviewed in the United States on 30 September 2013
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    Funny, clever and definitely not politically correct, this book will keep you laughing throughout! The author has quite a, um, unique (?) sense of humor and is more than eager to share his observations with his readers. His wife, fondly called The Trouble, must have the patience of a saint for putting up with his silliness and mostly hysterical pranks. Although I had to pause occasionally to figure out the British slang, the wit and sarcasm were loud and clear. An enjoyable, quick read.
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  • Teresa Collins
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED it!
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 August 2019
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    This book has been on my Kindle for years, but I came across it unexpectedly and I'm so glad I did. I needed a lift and this book provided it in spades. I laughed out loud many times and even shed quite a few tears of laughter. I love British humor and sarcasm so this was right up my alley. Another reviewer complained that the British terms and establishments were unfamiliar and therefore spoiled the humor for her. Well luckily for me, my Kindle provides all the information I need when something isn't familiar. And if my Kindle doesn't have it, the internet does. I'm not about to let a little thing like lack of knowledge ruin a good book for me. I will definitely be checking out a few more of Mr. Ravenscroft's books. I have even passed this one on to my husband. I have a feeling he will enjoy it even more than I did!
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