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"'Deeply fascinating... nakedly honest, witty and eloquent.' Helen Dunmore"
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Rachel Cusk's controversial, funny and moving account of her first few years of motherhood.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a new mother I didn't have time to read anything in the early months of my son's life, but my husband bought me this book for Mother's Day and from the first page I couldn't stop reading. I had no idea there was any controversy over the book until reading the description just now on Amazon. I thought it was one of the most literary and beautifully real expressions of how, at least I, was feeling in those first months as a first-time mother. Reading this book was like talking to a good friend. I am also glad to have discovered such a wonderful writer and look forward to reading more of her books now that I have more time.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read loads of books when coming to terms with the life changing event of having my first child. This was definitely the best and the only one to capture the deep, complex and conflicting emotions of this journey. And be bloody funny too. Excellent.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I eagerly awaited the arrival of this book, having heard of Cusk's work - and the resultant criticisms. I was hoping for a voice which I could relate to as a mum, and the ambivalence of my feelings towards motherhood.
This book made me laugh, not only out loud, but with tears rolling down my face. I got my identification. I would especially recommend it for a mum to be, or someone with little kids/babies - if they can find the time to read it.
This book made me laugh, not only out loud, but with tears rolling down my face. I got my identification. I would especially recommend it for a mum to be, or someone with little kids/babies - if they can find the time to read it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Pretty good
I must admit I did not expect to like a book about motherhood, especially one which is a kind of long self-absorbed complaint about being a mother. Read more
Published 2 months ago by kynz
Wonderful, brave writing - honest, real and true
This book threw me a life-line when I was suffering with post-natal depression. It was the first and only true voice I heard about what it felt like to be a mother. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Marie E.
Thank you thank you thank you
I only got round to reading this close to my son's second birthday because he was so poorly and slept badly until he was around a year old and then pretty patchily after that. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ocelot
Absolutely appalling, insane rants on motherhood
I started the book yesterday and today I have decided to light our BBQ with it. It is not worth the paper it's printed on. Read more
Published 10 months ago by ticos
An honest account of motherhood
This is a beautifully written account of the question of identity and motherhood. Cusk brings to life so many of my experiences, from the puzzling breastfeeding advice centres at... Read more
Published 10 months ago by I. McMahon
Great book, should be required reading for all women.
As someone who doesn't have any children, I am curious as to what motherhood is all about. Is it really as fantastic as those gushing mothers proclaim? Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jessica Harris
The Baby Whisperer
I read Rachel Cusk when I was 10 weeks pregnant. I didn't believe her until my son was born. This book is the only childcare manual you'll need. Read more
Published on 13 July 2009 by Dr. Z. C. Goodman
Fantastic
One of the most moving, profound and hilarious books on motherhood (or, indeed, on any subject) that I've read. Read more
Published on 10 May 2008 by E. Coulter
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