In this book, Clarkson has free reign to expose absurdity, celebrate eccentricity and entertain richly in the process From the chronic unsuitability of men to look after children for long periods or as operators of 'white goods', Nimbyism, cricket and PlayStations, to astronomy, David Beckham, 70's rock, the demise of Concorde, the burden of an Eton education and the shocking failure of Tom Clancy to make it on to the Booker shortlist, this is a snapshot of life in the 21st century