Jess and Norma

Hi! I'm Jess, and if you follow us on social media, you'll already know my Nan, Norma. We've had so much fun writing this book together. As well as plenty of personal stories we've never shared before - about our childhoods, our relationships and the moments that have shaped our lives together - this book is filled with Norma's brilliant one-liners and hilarious views on the world. You'll hear her thoughts on a huge range of topics, including me ('a tiresome little monkey'), my partner Jake ('Somebody must be paying him'), sex and dating ('Can't we get through a blurb without you bringing the tone down?'), self care ('Astral cream, you can't beat it') and more. This book is for everyone who has laughed, cried and found comfort in our videos. It's been a joy to write it together. With it, we promise to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. With love, Jess and Norma xx

Jessica Asquith (Author) Jessica Asquith graduated with a first from Sheffield Hallam University in 2020. She supported adults in the local community as a social worker until she became her grandmother Norma's full-time carer in 2023. In 2022, Jess started documenting her life with Norma on social media; the heartwarming content they share has inspired millions around the world. Norma Burton (Author) Norma Burton was born in Nottinghamshire in 1934 and grew up in war time Britain. She trained as a telephonist and worked at the General Post Office exchange in Retford until she was married in 1962. From the early 1970s, Norma worked as dinner lady where she remained for 20 years. She planned to have a long retirement, day-tripping with her husband Michael, until her granddaughter Jessica arrived in 1996 and shattered the peace...