In many ways, the crazed conflict ridden Whitehall family dynamics will feel unnervingly familiar to many of us, the family knows us best, inside and out, are aware of all our weaknesses and will never let us forget our mistakes. In this particular case, listening to Jack, Michael and Hilary, take turns telling stories and commentating on each other’s memories and advice, was well worth the audible credit. Fans of Jack and his family will love this entertaining and utterly comic and witty read, and I think even those that have never encountered him before will enjoy this too.

If you know of Jack Whitehall—comedian, actor, and all-around cheeky Brit—you probably know what kind of tales will be served in this holiday-themed, family-told memoir. They inflame all your existing tensions into a conflagration of logistics and competing desires, all fanned by the impossible pressure of having the most amazing and relaxing time. We are told to approach family holidays with a degree of cynicism, low expectations and if at all possible, not see the family prior to going away, easier if you are at boarding school as a child, and if you have moved home as an adult, whilst airing old family grievances before helps in lessening their impact when they come up on holiday. Let everyone know ahead of time that you take your children to the park after lunch every day or that the planned holiday movie isn’t appropriate for your kids.This is the perfect Christmas present, and I hear the audio is fabulous, with Michael and Hilary relating their parts on it.

Now don’t get me wrong - I love the Whitehalls, especially Hillary, who I love and adore - but I just didn’t take to this autobiographical book, which really disappoints me. Especially the outtakes at the end - I’m so glad they included those outtakes and tangents because they were hilarious! Screamingly funny…a splendidly effervescent and enjoyable book’ Daily MailOne part Lonely Planet, one part tell-all family memoir, this is the definitive and hilarious guide on how to survive family holidays. Here, the three of them collaborate to share their family holiday memories, many sentimental and charming in their telling, and some downright laugh-out-loud funny.I’m sure we all have one of those family members who can easily “put their foot in it” making it relevant for all who listen. If you enjoyed Jack Whitehall’s Netflix show Travels with my Father, this is a spin-off literary version of the show. Comedian Jack Whitehall, along with his parents Hilary and Michael, share some, let's say, interesting insights in this laugh-a-minute guide to travelling with those closest to you: your family. Written by Jack Whitehall, this is a blend of family memoir, travelogue, and advice on how to get through the trauma that are family holidays. In the introduction Jack tells us it was originally going to be just him until his parents, Michael and Hilary, muscled their way in, and in my humble opinion, it wouldn't have been half as brilliant without them.