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Why Mommy Swears is the much anticipated new novel from Gill Sims, author of the hilarious Why Mommy Drinks and online sensation Peter and Jane.It’s every parents’ nightmare – the start of the school holidays – and instead of sitting in the sun, reading a book over a cold, crisp glass of Pinot Grigio, Mummy has two bored moppets to attend to. After frantically booking sports camps, child minder slots, not to mention time off work, Mummy is exhausted. But this is only the beginning…After being dragged to join the school’s PTA in the new term by an annoyingly kind-spirited neighbour, Mummy is stuck with organising the Christmas Fayre and pleasing all the overly disapproving parents. In combination with getting to know her father’s surprise new glamorous (and much younger) wife, and being forced to spend more time with her narcissistic mother, life isn’t cutting her much of a break. What more could possibly happen?
Mummy faces the daunting prospect of the school holidays and a chaotic social calendar with her usual blend of exasperation and dark humor. The protagonist, a mother of two, finds her attempts at a peaceful summer vacation derailed by the demands of her children and the unexpected complexities of her family life. She must navigate the challenges of organizing a school Christmas fair while dealing with her father's much younger wife and her own narcissistic mother, all while attempting to maintain her sanity.
The novel is positioned as a humorous take on the challenges of modern motherhood, building on the success of the author's previous works. The premise suggests a narrative filled with relatable domestic chaos and witty observations about parenting and social obligations. Readers can expect a lighthearted exploration of the pressures faced by mothers, likely delivered with a sharp, comedic voice. The story appears to focus on the protagonist's attempts to manage her family and social life with a blend of exasperation and resilience.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2019-09-03
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0008352453
ISBN-13:
9780008352455
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