Stanley Johnson is an author, environmentalist and politician – and father of Boris Johnson, the London mayor. Stanley's career has seen him write successful thrillers, confront seal-clubbers on ice floes and be hailed for his work by Greenpeace. Stanley has always kept his strong links with Exmoor, where he still manages the family farm.

'When asked to review my father's memoir…I was thrilled. My father has had a rip-roaring life, created countless cock-ups on all four continents and writes like a dream…Highly enjoyable reading.' Rachel Johnson, Evening Standard'A hilarious memoir.' Sunday Times'This is a very funny book – Stanley devotes most of his autobiography to telling jokes at his own expense.' Andrew Gimson, Daily Telegraph'Laugh out loud funny – once you've read it you'll understand a lot more about what makes Boris tick.' News of the World'A wonderful jaw-dropping account of a rollercoaster life. Johnson senior does not disappoint…the book is a triumph.' Anne Robinson

Stanley Johnson is an author, environmentalist and politician – and father of Boris Johnson, the London mayor. Stanley's career has seen him write successful thrillers, confront seal-clubbers on ice floes and be hailed for his work by Greenpeace. Stanley has always kept his strong links with Exmoor, where he still manages the family farm.

'When asked to review my father's memoir…I was thrilled. My father has had a rip-roaring life, created countless cock-ups on all four continents and writes like a dream…Highly enjoyable reading.' Rachel Johnson, Evening Standard'A hilarious memoir.' Sunday Times'This is a very funny book – Stanley devotes most of his autobiography to telling jokes at his own expense.' Andrew Gimson, Daily Telegraph'Laugh out loud funny – once you've read it you'll understand a lot more about what makes Boris tick.' News of the World'A wonderful jaw-dropping account of a rollercoaster life. Johnson senior does not disappoint…the book is a triumph.' Anne Robinson

Stanley Johnson is an author, environmentalist and politician – and father of Boris Johnson, the London mayor. Stanley's career has seen him write successful thrillers, confront seal-clubbers on ice floes and be hailed for his work by Greenpeace. Stanley has always kept his strong links with Exmoor, where he still manages the family farm.

'When asked to review my father's memoir…I was thrilled. My father has had a rip-roaring life, created countless cock-ups on all four continents and writes like a dream…Highly enjoyable reading.' Rachel Johnson, Evening Standard'A hilarious memoir.' Sunday Times'This is a very funny book – Stanley devotes most of his autobiography to telling jokes at his own expense.' Andrew Gimson, Daily Telegraph'Laugh out loud funny – once you've read it you'll understand a lot more about what makes Boris tick.' News of the World'A wonderful jaw-dropping account of a rollercoaster life. Johnson senior does not disappoint…the book is a triumph.' Anne Robinson