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‘An unputdownable book that, extraordinarily, made me yearn for a dozen more children, a menagerie of household pets and a perpetual case of builders. Essential comfort reading for any mother. Please can we have a sequel, soon’ Frances Osborne, author of Lilla’s Feast and mother of two
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'the writing is witty, entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny...I...miss[ed] them like two real friends when I’d finished.’
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anyone who has regular email contact with a female friend will LOVE this book. It is absolutely hilarious. Don't be put off by the title as au pairs are not the main subject, but there is alot of detail about families in general and especially kids, husbands and animals. I just loved the format - it's written entirely as a series of emails between two sisters with the odd one from friends chucked in to give background. It's so easy to read and I really did laugh out loud practically all the way through(which is exhausting). There is plenty to relate to if you have one (or two, three, four) children but even if you don't, you can still enjoy what is extremely entertaining discourse between two sisters living on different sides of the atlantic. I advise you to go buy this book now!!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read a few of their columns in The Times, I bought the book to see if it would be as good - in fact it was better! I am not a child fan (by any means!) and was therefore dubious about a book where life revolves around a lot of them!! but it had me laughing out loud the whole way through (would have been louder except for disapproving looks from boyfriend!) Very well written and everyone will be able to relate to it one way or another. Made me realise why my sister has 4 children but reinforced why I don't plan on having any soon! An excellent read.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can't recommend this book enough. I read this on the beach in Egypt and at times my husband feared for my life ! I have never laughed out loud so much reading the book. I don't have children - so PLEASE dont be put off by the title. I did read bits out to my husband when I could compose myself enough to do so - but he really didn't get it. It's the ultimate girlie read. I am now reading it again and am still finding it hysterical. GO AND BUY IT !
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I have read this book five times, bought it twice after I lost the first one - that's how much I love it. Read more
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An ok book but not great
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Published on 13 Aug 2009 by Ms. Bonnie Mansfield
The funniest book I have ever read - so I read it twice!
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Published on 18 Nov 2008 by Sarah Greenfield
Funny, yummy mummy tells us as it it - if you're chattering class
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Published on 21 Oct 2007 by H. Sichert
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I have read this book with my mum, i am 19 and she is 47 and we both laughed so hard we were crying and unable to breath! Read more
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I can't recommend this enough if you're after an entertaining read which you won't want to put down. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2005
Even better than I expected ...
I thought this book looked quite amusing when I decided to buy it. What an understatement! It's simply hilarious and had me sniggering and laughing out loud most of the way... Read more
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A must read- to make you cry with laughter.
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