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Why did nobody tell me? (Mumsnet) [Kindle Edition]

Justine Roberts (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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‘Mumsnet is the most invaluable resource - a giant repository of wisdom, information, support and jokes' (India Knight )

If Gina Ford makes you want to hurl plates at the wall while downing neat vodka, this book might just be what you're looking for (Evening Standard )

'A huge compendium of tips and anecdote' (Observer )

'An etiquette guide for families in the 21st century world' (Financial Times )

This book is full of non-judgemental golden nuggets to empower us to be better women at the same time as making you smile... a lot (Davina McCall )

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Provocative, funny, indispensable, inimitable, and a triumph of commonsense over hysteria, this is the book parents everywhere have been crying out for.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 785 KB
  • Print Length: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (6 Jun 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0054NPLIY
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #26,018 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The childcare guide for an intelligent mother (or father) seeking a balanced point of view 17 Aug 2011
By Sophie K
Format:Hardcover
This book - a collection of crowd wisdom (and contradictions to that wisdom) from the contributors to the Mumsnet site. A highly recommended read for new (and not so new) parents seeking a balanced, unpatronising summary of parenting 'rules'. In fact it's the opposite of rules most of the time: you tend to see several opinions summarised so that you can see for yourself which of several options might work for you. The writing style is excellent and the tone one of an intelligent friend sharing their knowledge and experience.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Parenthood Bible 21 Nov 2011
By SilentSinger TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I pre-ordered this from Amazon after reading selected extracts featured in the Sunday Times and have just got around to reviewing this essential tome. It sits on the bookshelf and is dusted down on a regular basis to help me cope with my son who started school in September 2011 and the other odd things about being a parent. It's a myriad of condensed common sense and wisdom and I never feel as though I'm being preached at, which is pretty much the case with some of the parenting books out there - in my opinion the American ones are the worst! I hugely prefer flicking through it than going onto the site - not that there's anything wrong with Mumsnet, far from it, but I sometimes feel as though I have to wade through a lot of padding before I get to the nub of the problem.

It's all useful stuff and will continue to be as my son grows. Some bits made me laugh out loud and I'm sure it's a must for the majority of parents who are trying to remain sane in this ever-confusing world!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Best parenting book I've read in a while! 19 Aug 2011
By annabanana
Format:Hardcover
Perfect book for any parent new or not. Can make you realize you're not the only one with a kid who wont put clothes on or who never want to shower! Amusing, easy to read and laugh out loud!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and light hearted
Easy to dip in and out of (wish I had had it when I was pregnant) and done with Mumsnet's useful humour and easy going attitude.
Published 1 month ago by catz_b@hotmail.com
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Had me laughing out loud and cheered me right up, especially after having been traumatised by reading baby manuals. Down to earth and honest. A must have for new mums!
Published 1 month ago by Hayles
5.0 out of 5 stars nice book
delivery's fast.

Nice book, easy to read.
listened to the advice cut my son's hair. everyone say he really look like a boy now.
Published 1 month ago by Lei Yu
5.0 out of 5 stars EVERY MUM SHOULD READ THIS BOOK
I love this fabulous and funny book, every mum should read it. It reminds you others have been through the same thing before.
Published 2 months ago by aygul mustafa
5.0 out of 5 stars Wise words and hysterically funny
I found Mumsnet in 2003, desperately looking for some decent unbiased advice. This book neatly and clearly summarizes with a clear objective voice all the input of thousands of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by R Tinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for young Mums
I'm a 47 year old Dad with a 6 year old son and I think this is a great book. It is full of sensible and practical advice. It is also very, very funny in places. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Brice
5.0 out of 5 stars Many laughs later...
This book is witty and very funny. Just what a geriatric mother of boys 3 and 1 needed...thank you. I love the shared experiences of real mums out there...
Published 5 months ago by Lilia Pegado
5.0 out of 5 stars Had me in fits of laughter
The advice is generally ok but its the tone, the self-irony, the commentary that had me in fits of giggles and made me see the lighter side of this huge task of parenting.
Published 5 months ago by Tenkas10
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and informative - a must-have for new parents.
This book is the product of the combined wit and wisdom of many mumsnetters, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ellie
5.0 out of 5 stars So funny and sensible
I especially love the haiku(s) about small furry animals - the guinea pig one is very funny. Plus lots of sound, sensible advice and common sense (such a rarity). Read more
Published 21 months ago by Pony Girl 2000
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