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by Emma McLaughlin (Author), Nicola Kraus (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (28 Oct 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141011548
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141011547
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,205,372 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Nanny Diaries is an absolutely addictive peek into the utterly weird world of child-rearing in the upper reaches of Manhattan's social strata. Cowritten by two former nannies, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, the novel follows the adventures of the aptly named Nan as she negotiates the Byzantine byways of working for Mrs X, a Park Avenue mommy. Nan's four-year-old charge, the hilariously named Grayer (his pals include Josephina, Christabelle, Brandford, and Darwin) is a genuinely good sort. He can't help it if his mother has scheduled him for every activity known to the Upper East Side, including ice-skating, French lessons, and a Mommy and Me group largely attended by nannies. What makes the book so impossible to put down is the suspense of finding out what the unbelievably inconsiderate Mrs X will demand of Nan next. One pictures the two authors having the last hearty laugh on their former employers. --Claire Dederer --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I've been there and this book is the antidote!, 25 Mar 2002
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If you've ever worked as a nanny or even worked with children this book is an absolute must. Discard anything you are reading now and pick it up. It's a long awaited classic. The co-writers have created a genuine female voice which puts those to shame those who think a woman in her early 20's has little to offer - it's also an absolute scream, an entertaining read from cover to cover. I'm an English woman who worked as a nanny in Westchester County when I was 18 and this book brought it all back home.It's perfect in every way - it shows New Yorks privilaged class up, as the disfunctional fragrant bunch that they are. I only wish I had the strength that the central character "nan" has - I'm sure that the authors have embellished a little, as this nanny manages most situations with apolomb and although we hear her very real reactions to hilariously unacceptable behaviour from the mother of her charge she always keeps her cool. In reality many nannies probably lost their cool as well as smoking far too much and sneaking out to diners at 2 am to bare their souls to equally somnolent counterparts. This is like a glance at the old yearbook for me, a real blast from the past. To the authors: thanks for reminding me that what I learnt back then was worthwhile.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific reading., 12 Mar 2002
This review is from: The Nanny Diaries : A Novel (Paperback)
Don't think of this as a Bridget Jones style book at all, just because it's written as a diary by young women. Not that Bridget isn't great, but this is wonderful and completely different- you'll know if it's your kind of thing by the end of the extremely funny prologue.

It's a great look at the world of the miserable super-rich, and you will definitely find yourself wanting to smack Mrs X for her supercilious little notes, however sorry you may end up feeling for her. The little boy is written with real tenderness, and the story is funny, heartwarming and really painful by turns. This is just solid, popular good reading and incredibly enjoyable. Indulge!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and horrifying!, 14 Mar 2002
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If I didn't know that the two authors had worked for New York families, I wouldn't have believed that such a world could exist. Hopefully, the extremes of behaviour are exaggerated - although sadly, they probably are not. I lurched between laughing and feeling my eyes filling up. How can any parent possibly be so unknowingly nasty to their 'beloved' child? I found myself swearing at the charming Mrs X, unable to believe that Nan could put up with so much. At first I found this lack of retaliation a bit unconvincing, but in reality, if your livelihood depends upon you forever capitulating, then capitulate you will.
A great read, that I finished far too quickly, wishing there was much more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great feel good book!
Firstly this isn't usually the sort of book I would pick up, but having said that I could hardly put it down after the 3rd Chapter. Read more
Published 5 months ago by saggy of London

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
Nan has a tricky relationship with her employer, Mrs X. A non-existant relationship with Mr X. But she loves their little boy to peices. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Kate S-B

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!
Highly recommended to the metropolitan mummies and daddies and the mother/father-soon-to-be. Can't really put it down, funny, yet touching and feel so sorry to little Grayer, he... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars First against the wall. Please.
Good book, definitely enjoyed it, but I'm still feeling a bit disturbed after finishing it. If people as horrific and overpriviledged as those who hire Nanny in the book really... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Commander Primate

4.0 out of 5 stars The ordeals of an exploited nanny
While studying for a major in child development, Nan takes a part time job looking after four year old Grayer, the son of a wealthy Manhattan couple, the Xes. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ralph Blumenau

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read
Like reading Glamour or Cosmo. Good Enough. Also good at showing underemployement of overeducated 20 somethings in general.
Published 19 months ago by H. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Nanny is going to NYU to get her degree in child care, but first she must deal with the X's.

The X's are a typical rich New York family: Dad is a workaholic; Mom... Read more
Published 21 months ago by TeensReadToo

3.0 out of 5 stars A guilty pleasure
I've read this twice now and both times I started out hating it. The prose style leaves a lot to be desired - and I really do mean a lot - but once you get swept up in the sheer... Read more
Published 22 months ago by International Cowgirl

1.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable
I picked up this book after seeing the trailers for the new movie. Having missed it the first time round, I was looking forward to reading it. Read more
Published 23 months ago by sainte-carmen

2.0 out of 5 stars Hated it in the end
Note 2stars is for the sisters effort to get this pile of * published.

Nothing written here we all dont know. Wasnt well written in my opinion. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2007 by Jean4luv

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