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Praise for THE YUMMY MUMMY’S SURVIVAL GUIDE:
‘Must-have reading from the maternity ward and beyond.’ Heat
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Praise for THE YUMMY MUMMY'S SURVIVAL GUIDE: 'Must-have reading from the maternity ward and beyond.' Heat
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Liz Fraser's books have an uncanny way of coming out just as I need them. The first one coincided with our first arrival and this one has come out just in time to prepare me for all hell breaking loose with number two.
This is more than a sequel but a comprehensive guide to all aspects of family life. If you're thinking of embarking on kids or are already on that rollercoaster and can't get off then Liz Fraser will have all manner of ideas to make it seem that bit smoother. Even if you keep screaming and it just keeps getting faster then you will find plenty of plain old commiseration for the stomach-churning side of things.
The jokes are never far away and though the book runs to over 400 pages it is an extremely easy read, with well defined sections on every aspect of family life based around the different rooms of the house. If, like me, you have never even heard of 'playdates' or thought about what the current rate is for what to put in a 'going home' bag after a party, then this will be your reference book for the answers.
Moreover, the book will also prepare you for the day when little Johnny comes home with reports of little Jimmy who has his own TV, computer, video, car, bachelor pad and can stay up as late as he wants every day eating crisps and chocolate, snorting cocaine, etc.
In my experience mums rarely feel remotely yummy but this book has given me some good ideas about how to be mummy without getting glummy. Roll on number two, now I'm ready to handle anything you can throw at me.
This is more than a sequel but a comprehensive guide to all aspects of family life. If you're thinking of embarking on kids or are already on that rollercoaster and can't get off then Liz Fraser will have all manner of ideas to make it seem that bit smoother. Even if you keep screaming and it just keeps getting faster then you will find plenty of plain old commiseration for the stomach-churning side of things.
The jokes are never far away and though the book runs to over 400 pages it is an extremely easy read, with well defined sections on every aspect of family life based around the different rooms of the house. If, like me, you have never even heard of 'playdates' or thought about what the current rate is for what to put in a 'going home' bag after a party, then this will be your reference book for the answers.
Moreover, the book will also prepare you for the day when little Johnny comes home with reports of little Jimmy who has his own TV, computer, video, car, bachelor pad and can stay up as late as he wants every day eating crisps and chocolate, snorting cocaine, etc.
In my experience mums rarely feel remotely yummy but this book has given me some good ideas about how to be mummy without getting glummy. Roll on number two, now I'm ready to handle anything you can throw at me.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I mostly loved this book.I really did.I totally related to much of what Liz said, particularly the section on marriage which I found reassuringly honest.
And it was great to know that I'm not the only mother who forgets to give her kids pocket money.
However I just found that a slightly patronising "if you don't do it my way then you're a bad parent" tone crept into the text at times. She does set the bar very high in terms of her parenting standards and it would be easy for someone to read this and come away feeling like a wee bit of a failure in comparison to Liz. I found her assertion that those who use the TV as a babysitter so they can go and phone their best mate in peace are being neglectful slightly over the top - but in the main I enjoyed the book and found many parts of it very helpful and motivating.
And it was great to know that I'm not the only mother who forgets to give her kids pocket money.
However I just found that a slightly patronising "if you don't do it my way then you're a bad parent" tone crept into the text at times. She does set the bar very high in terms of her parenting standards and it would be easy for someone to read this and come away feeling like a wee bit of a failure in comparison to Liz. I found her assertion that those who use the TV as a babysitter so they can go and phone their best mate in peace are being neglectful slightly over the top - but in the main I enjoyed the book and found many parts of it very helpful and motivating.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having read the "Yummy Mummy's Handbook" and found it very funny, I was looking forward to reading the sequel. Informative in places with good tips for those starting out on the family voyage, it is entertaining and well laid out (book is a house and chapters are relevant rooms). Recommended for the labour ward when waiting on Child No. 2 to appear!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Get the other one
Don't bother with this book, instead read her first (which was great!) This book has no "new" information, has very little, if anything to do with being a true Yummy Mummy (as... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2008 by Jersey Girl
Just Read It!
Loved the Ultimate Survival Guide and I'm still here so it must have worked!
Couldn't read it in one go as it's a tome, but is great as a Family style Encyclopedia of... Read more
Couldn't read it in one go as it's a tome, but is great as a Family style Encyclopedia of... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2008 by Dr. Gerard F. Lambe
The best book on family life ever!
In spite of the huge overload of Yummy Mummy's books in store at the moment - this is absolutely the true thing! Liz Fraser portrayal of family life is hilarious and so true. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2007 by Livia Giuggioli
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