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‘This book is a great antidote to the prevailing tendency to make a science of everything, even the most natural things, like raising children. Libby Purves has faith in people. As you read her book, your faith in yourself comes flooding back.’ Amazon reader, 2002
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A fresh new look brings this parenting classic up-to-date for a new generation of mothers and mothers-to-be. Taking an irreverent and humorous look at the trials and tribulations of motherhood, Radio 4’s Libby Purves has created an invaluable survival guide so that even the most unpromising madonna can cope with the baby years.
This is a parenting book with a difference- rather than a serious tome laying down the law, Libby Purves’ lighthearted book shamelessly describes how to cut the corners and bend the rules that never mattered much anyway. Forget the other parenting books that hide the real truth- this is the true battle manual for mothers on the front line!
This timeless guide to coping with motherhood has been revised, bringing it up-to-date for a whole new generation of mothers and mothers-to-be.
Based on Libby Purves’ own experience of domestic havoc with two babies and on the wit and wisdom of fifty like-minded mothers, this motherhood companion guide is full of down-to-earth tips and hilarious anecdotes.
Topics covered include pregnancy, preschoolers, sibling fights, fraught outings, nannies and careers.
This is an invaluable guide to being an imperfect mother- and, more importantly, enjoying it.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I borrowed this book from the library and renewed it so many times that I had to buy it in the end. It kept me amused during my pregnancy and reassured during the first year of my baby's life. Now after number 2 child, I enjoy reading it again and smiling knowingly at all the stages of new parenthood. It doesn't preach, just dishes out good sensible advice in bite sized sections. Libby Purves accepts every baby and mother is different and offers several solutions to the age old challenges of trying to survive the first year of motherhood. Well worth the money.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Of all the books on parenting I read when I was pregnant with my first child, this was far and away the most realistic, the most useful and the most entertaining to read. Full of useful tips on real-life parenting - not the textbook claptrap of "perfect mother" books. I would recommend this book to any new parents, old parents, grandparents, carers, next-door-neighbours... anyone who has dealings with babies, toddlers and young children. An essential weapon in the parental armoury!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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You already know how to look after your baby, and Libby Purves has written the only baby-care book I know of that acknowledges this and encourages mothers - and fathers - to rely on their common sense, supplemented with a range of crafty tips that will reduce your stress levels by 100%. Other 'baby manuals', however sympathetic their tone seems, manage to leave parents with a sense of guilt and inadequacy because they aren't keeping the humidity in the baby's room at the right level, or measuring the temperature of baby's milk correctly.
This book is a great antidote to the prevailing tendency to make a science out of everything, even the most natural things, like raising children. Libby Purves has faith in people. As you read her book, your faith in yourself comes flooding back.
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Not perfect - that's why it is!
This book is not perfect, at least the version my sister bought for me in 1999' when I was pregnant with my first son, wasn't. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jennifer Smith
I'm not perfect!
My mother bought me this when my daughter was born - she's now 21 and I've bought copies for friends ever since. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sh50
Proof that the heart of a classic is pure gold
I cannot now remember exactly when I bought my first copy of this funny, informative and very well written book but it must have been in excess of twenty years ago. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. S. J. Powell
A 'must' for all expectant Mums!
Having purchased copies of Libby Purves' book for my daughte and daughter-in-law, both have been enthralled with the author's stye of writing and the plentiful array of practical... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Wallybags
Amusing and helpful
I think this made the bestsellers mainly because of the celebrity author but it is well worth reading. It's amusing, doesn't preach and gives some good advice. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Plum
A must-read for mums
All new parents seem to grow a new library of baby books. You can replace most of them with this common-sense and very amusingly written book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kiki's Mum
Bestbuy!
I read a truly excessive quantity of books during my pregnancy with my daughter, and this is one of the two books I've selected as 'The Best'. Read more
Published 20 months ago by SunsHan
Fab book for parents to be
This book is so much better than all the other guides on bringing up babies. This is more about surviving the first few years and is not about setting unrealistic guidelines. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Cakebaker
you must read this when pregnant and/or at home with newborn
A great book to read during your pregnancy and then read again while nursing your newborn. It'll help you loads and make you feel better. Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by Jen
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Good Show Ms Purves!
Can you do another one on our own parents?
Good Show Ms Purves!
Can you do another one on our own parents?
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by M. Jones
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