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Paperback: 324 pages
Publisher: Pan; New edition edition (17 Feb 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0330438751
ISBN-13: 978-0330438759
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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The Guardian, February 18th 2006

'The non-fiction Helen Simpson'

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‘Entertaining … bites back on behalf of all women who disobey the perfect-mummy manuals and muddle through in their own way’ You Magazine

‘Plenty to make parents laugh out loud with recognition…one to read with a large glass of wine once all the little monsters are tucked up in bed’ Sunday Express

‘A no-holds-barred look at mothering and it’s all the better for it…tells it like it is’ Easy Living

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars we've all been there..., 8 Mar 2008

By	B. "go on, take my advice - you know you want... - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Written in the easy-going, conversational style of girlfriends having a chat; Confessions Of A Bad Mother is an entertaining look at the trials & tribulations of parenthood. And while I'm not sure everyone can identify with a stay-at-home mom who still affords in-home childcare and private schools; we can all relate to long, sleepless nights, nightmarish family holidays and the constant pressure to get it right.

Stephanie Calman does a fantastic job of making us feel better about our parenting foibles. After all, here's an articulate, funny mother of two willingly confessing to faux pas such as neglecting to take her son to the dentist for two years and enjoying a 4-pina-colada evening in her first trimester. We've all had our less than stellar parenting moments - but Calman's not only willing to share hers, she's written an entire book devoted to the subject.

And while at times I felt my attention wandering at points, I believe that any parent could (and should!) find something to relate to here.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, loved it, just loved it!!!, 23 April 2006

By	Mrs. A. J. Nicholls (Wiltshire, England, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Excellent, made me chuckle from start to finish. Anyone who has children will relate to this book and to the author. Not so much the confessions of a "bad mother" but the story of an everyday (albeit talented storyteller) mum, struggling with all the strifes that beseige us all! At the same time, fighting against those present day imposters and enemies of all parents; political correctness and the mummy mafia!!

When I had my first child, 12 years ago now (!!) I fell into the trap of thinking that every body else was coping far better than me. I strived to be the best mum ever; washing the floor with milton twice a day and completely stressing myself out. I wish that I had been able to read this book at that time. Fast forward to 12 years later, and now with my third child, I have finally realised that the most important thing that you can do for your children is to love them. Its that simple. It has nothing to do with star charts and clean floors, but everything to do with enjoying them and giving of yourself, honestly and to the best of your ability, not someone else's idea of parenting. Your instincts are the only set of instrucions that your children come with - ignore them at your peril!!

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13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE FUNNIEST BOOK I HAVE READ FOR YEARS!, 28 Feb 2006

By	D. Horrocks "harobed" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am not generally a laugh-out-loud kind of person when I am reading but this book had me doing exactly that. I started giggling by page 5 and drove family and friends nuts by insisting on reading passages out loud at every possible opportunity. The book is beautifully written by a woman who I know would have been skulking at the back of the playground (with me) whilst all the 'proper mums' chatted about pencil control and reward charts. This is not a book about a bad parent but a book which gives an honest and therefore hilarious account of how terribly wrong our pre-conceptions of motherhood can be. My own children are teenagers now and I can't wait for Ms Calman's take on that subject!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Funny, but made me scared to have kids
This is a funny book. It's truthful, honest and paints a picture of a real experience of Motherhood. Read more

Published 17 months ago by H. Kirk

5.0 out of 5 stars A superbly funny and honest read! LOVED it!!!
Being a first time mum, I was tired of my 'guide books' which were quite dry reading. When I stumbled across this, I thought, well - this was probably going to be easier to read... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Seuss

4.0 out of 5 stars Moral of the tale: you are NOT alone
I agree with all the reviews here - good and bad - at times I found her silly and spoilt and more than a bit batty (and not in a nice way) but I also found her brave (for having... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Emma Parry

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Bored me to tears. Didnt find it particularly funny or comforting, she just seems a bit whiny, self-indulgent and spoiled; not everyone has a childminder/nanny to help them when... Read more

Published 20 months ago by C. L. Alcock

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Book
This is a very funny book, although not to be taken too seriously. Motherhood is hardwork, and the majority of us just get on with it - with no outside help. Read more

Published on 3 April 2007 by Ruby Watts

5.0 out of 5 stars My god I feel normal now!!!!
This has to be the best book I've ever read, Stephanie Calman has done for me what Anti depressants and doctors couldn't!!!!!!!!! Read more

Published on 2 April 2007 by Mrs. E. C. Smith

3.0 out of 5 stars No one is perfect!
As a mother I found the book quite funny, there is so much pressure these days to be the perfect parent, when if we search inside ourselves, all a child really needs is lots of... Read more

Published on 6 Aug 2006 by Jungle Jenny

3.0 out of 5 stars Humourous in places
I bought this book based on snippets heard in the Woman's Hour Drama slot. In that slot the book ended at the end of Chapter 9. Read more

Published on 11 Jun 2006 by Francisco

2.0 out of 5 stars oh please love, get a grip!!!
sorry but Stephanie really comes across as spoilt in this book. if you can't cope with two children then how does she imagine that some of us cope with four or more. Read more

Published on 28 Feb 2006 by jovifan007

5.0 out of 5 stars Confessions of a Bad reviewer
Feeling alone, fed up, losing a sense of what’s reality and what’s not? Then read it!

Reviewer: Trixiebelle from Nottingham, Notts, United Kingdom

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Published on 4 Feb 2006

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