- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd (27 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0718146832
- ISBN-13: 978-0718146832
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 13.4 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 141,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Being pregnant for the first time changed Jools Oliver's life. Having longed for children since before she can remember, she was suddenly faced with an array of unfamiliar, unexpected and sometimes downright embarrassing emotional and physical reactions. And when Poppy (and a year later Daisy) was born she had to learn a whole new set of skills. From trying to conceive and first positive pregnancy test to Poppy's first birthday, Minus Nine To One takes you through the worries, surprises, excitement, miracles and sheer bloody hard work that Jools and all new mums in their own different ways have to cope with along the way. As Jools writes, This certainly isn't meant to be read as a guidebook, or a medical reference book it is simply my story and I hope that you can relate to it in some way (and maybe even relax with it in the bath!). Down to earth, personal and very very funny, this is the book no aspiring mother will want to be without.
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Jools Oliver lives with her husband and two little girls in London and Essex. This is her first book.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is absolutely brilliant - I read it in about 2 nights. I think this is a book that most mums or mums to be can relate to. Even if you are not a mum or mum to be I think it would make great reading. I read this book when my baby was 7 months - it was great to read about her pregnancy and could relate it back to my pregnancy. I found this book very funny and lighthearted in places. I only hope there is a follow up. I would recomend this book very highly and only wish I could reward it with more than 5 stars!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book at 8 weeks pregnant, when everything seems terrifying and overwhelming. Jules Oliver writes in a candid, warm and refreshingly honest manner. She tells it like it is without leaving you terrified. I also have "The Best Friend's Guide" and that just left me feeling miserable and hopeless; whereas Jules is always careful to balance the gory details with her sheer joy of motherhood, which I think is really important. It's a delightful book which I learned a lot from and will continue to refer to once my baby is born. And what a great idea to include all those lists of items she would recommend, as well as the recipes and the hilarious lists of items she packed in her hospital bag. It's an excellent read in my opinion, and one that is reasonably priced too!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Our little boy is now 4 months old and immersed as I am currently, in that new baby blissful bubble, I just couldnt resist this book. It is funny, warm, candid and hugely enjoyable, simply a must for all news mums! Jools punctuates her book with gorgeous pictures of her little girls and, at all times, comes across as really human and likeable (not at all like one of those precious celebrity mums we see in the tabloids constantly) I thoroughly enjoyed it and Jools, if you're listening, please can you publish a book of childrens recipes!
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gorgeous and funny
I laughed and cried my way through this book. It is very honest and very comforting to know that Jools has the same fears, laughs, and hormonal moments that I am experiencing! Read more
Published 1 month ago by vix2006
Enjoyable read, a trip up memory lane!
After having two kids of my own, I really enjoyed jumping into someone else's experiences and bringing back memories of my own. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mazzy
very good read!!!
I bought this book just after having my baby girl and it is so easy reading and very funny in parts too. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. P. J. Wood
Pleasantly surprised
I bought this book because my sister is currently pregnant for the first time, and, not having kids yet myself, I thought it might help me understand more of what she is going to... Read more
Published 8 months ago by zinnia2529
Totally down-to-earth, fun read
Totally LOVED this - read it in a few days as I couldn't put it down but didn't want it to end! Loved the informal style which made it stand out from other books on this topic. Read more
Published 14 months ago by MrsDanny
Stunning Read
This is a brilliantly written book and I will definetly be reading it again and again! It is presented beautifully, with lovely pictures and recipes at the back! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Chelsy
Brilliant honest book!
This book is excellent and says things exactly how they are from a real persons experience. I would highly recommend this.
Published 15 months ago by S. L. Wilkinson
A lovely, reassuring read - but a caution for Kindle users
I read this book while 3 months pregnant and found it entertaining, reassuring and throughly enjoyable. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Annie33
Amusing....
This books great, very amusing and brought back a lot of memories from having my first baby!! Lots of helpful information and good recipes etc.... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Vix
An easy read
Really easy read and an endearing insight into the Olivers' life. I really enjoyed the way the store was written and laughed out loud several times. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Aishaak
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