Review of Richard E. Grant’s Book ‘A Pocketful of Happiness’

“A Pocketful of Happiness,” written by Richard E. Grant, is a collection of anecdotes and memoir-like stories that offer readers a glimpse into the actor’s life. Grant takes us on a nostalgic journey through his childhood, early acting career, and various encounters with famous personalities, all infused with his trademark wit and charm. The book is a delightful blend of humor, sincerity, and self-reflection that captivates and entertains. Grant’s vivid storytelling and ability to find joy in everyday moments make “A Pocketful of Happiness” a heartwarming read that reminds us of the beauty found in life’s simplest pleasures..

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A POCKETFUL OF HAPPINESS, by Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant is a wonderful actor and, it seems, a rather wonderful (goofy, talented, loving) man. His new memoir, written in diary form, is about his terrific 38-year marriage-of-opposites to Joan Washington (he the eternal adolescent, star-struck optimist and gifted actor, she a sharp-tongued, no-nonsense and equally gifted dialect coach) and her painful death from cancer. (It is she who, while dying, instructs him to seek a “pocketful of happiness” every day after she is gone.)

Grant writes: “Am wondering, at the age of 63, and 11 months, if I am ever going to be a proper grown-up.” It’s not a question I asked myself while reading this book. He is so open, so filled with feelings and giddy with delight when loved, noticed and/or praised. (He not only writes about every exciting detail of being Oscar-nominated for his extraordinary performance in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” he then quotes various journalists and publicists about the charm and disarming candor of his enthusiasm. And then there are a few more quotes from friends who tell him how gifted and wonderful he is, as he ultimately does not win the Academy Award.) But he is too thrilled with all this to hold any of it against him, even as the Hollywood sections take away from the intensity of the book.

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If Richard E. Grant were writing a review of this moving memoir, there would be many, many fond and admiring adjectives used to describe almost everyone who appears in the pages: witty, forthright, feisty, silky-soft, button-bright, hilarious, loving, generous, heartbreaking, warmhearted, inclusive, brilliant, sparky, amazing, charming, gilded, entertaining.

Richard E. Grant’s memoir, “A Pocketful of Happiness,” is a touching account of his 38-year marriage to Joan Washington and her battle with cancer. Grant, known for his acting and eternal optimism, writes in diary form about their contrasting personalities and deep love for each other. The book is filled with Grant’s emotions and his delight in being recognized and praised. Although the Hollywood sections may divert from the book’s intensity, Grant’s open and heartfelt writing captures the essence of the individuals he encounters. Overall, “A Pocketful of Happiness” is a moving and affectionate memoir.

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