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Why Mummy Swears
- Why Mummy, Book 2
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister
- Length: 11 hrs
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Summary
The hilarious second novel, and Sunday Times No 1 Bestseller, from author of the smash hit Why Mummy Drinks.
Monday, 25 July
The first day of the holidays. I suppose it could’ve been worse. I brightly announced that perhaps it might be a lovely idea to go to a stately home and learn about some history. As soon as we got there I remembered why I don’t use the flipping National Trust membership – because National Trust properties are full of very precious and breakable items, and very precious and breakable items don’t really mix with children, especially not small boys.
Where I had envisaged childish faces glowing with wonder as they took in the treasures of our nation’s illustrious past, we instead had me shouting ‘Don’t touch, DON’T TOUCH, FFS DON’T TOUCH!” while stoutly shod pensioners tutted disapprovingly and drafted angry letters to the Daily Mail in their heads.
How many more days of the holiday are there?
Welcome to Mummy’s world…
The Boy Child Peter is connected to his iPad by an umbilical cord, The Girl Child Jane is desperate to make her fortune as an Instagram lifestyle influencer, while Daddy is constantly off on exotic business trips…
Mummy’s marriage is feeling the strain, her kids are running wild and the house is steadily developing a forest of mould. Only Judgy, the Proud and Noble Terrier, remains loyal as always.
Mummy has also found herself a new challenge, working for a hot new tech start-up. But not only is she worrying if, at forty-two, she could actually get up off a bean bag with dignity, she’s also somehow (accidentally) rebranded herself as a single party girl who works hard, plays hard and doesn’t have to run out when the nanny calls in sick.
Can Mummy keep up the facade while keeping her family afloat? Can she really get away with wearing ‘comfy trousers’ to work? And, more importantly, can she find the time to pour herself a large G+T?
Probably effing not.
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Critic reviews
“God, she’s funny” – Jilly Cooper
“Full of laugh-out-loud moments, it’s a must-read” Hello Magazine
“Honest and very funny – it’s a tale that mums will identify with” – The Sun
“Reading Why Mummy Swears will be to some mummies just like having that 5pm snifter – it makes you feel that little bit better.” Private Eye
“Sim’s latest offering is a hilarious follow-up to her bestselling debut… you’d be forgiven for thinking the blogger behind Peter and Jane couldn’t pull it off twice – but she has” – The Sunday Post
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- Snowdrop
- 10-09-18
Brilliant, wonderful, hilarious!
I thought Why Mummy Drinks was good but this one surpasses it if possible. Absolutely loved it. Going through treatment for breast cancer (in recovery!) at present, and it was just what the doctor should have ordered. made me laugh out loud. I' not sure what else Mummy can write to explain herself away in future, but bring it on!
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- Ms. D. Keogh
- 18-04-19
A must read
Really enjoyed this book. Couldn’t help but laugh out loud on various occasions.
A must read for mums, with children and husbands/ partners 👍
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- LokiDragon
- 18-08-18
Great second book
I absolutely loved the first in this series and this one did not disappoint. I’m currently pregnant and loved the realistic parenting advice that comes through in a comic and delightful way. I really hope we get more adventures from this family.
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- Paula Hetherington
- 20-05-21
must read for mothers
this is the funniest book I've read and so true to struggles of life as a mother
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- Anonymous User
- 27-02-21
Overall 1st Experience of Audio
Was very impressed. Narrating was superb. Story Line honest and on point! Recommend if to see if your thing.
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- MJ
- 24-06-19
Hillariously true!
Abso loved this book, finished today and need to wait 3 long days for the next instalment! Which feel like “eleventy-billion” 😂😂
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- Gillian flynn
- 11-01-21
Funny or what!!
I read tons this is the funniest book ever had me in stitches she tells it as we feel it but never get the chance to express it
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- Sam
- 12-10-20
Excellent excellent and excellent
A relatable, hilariously funny story which mirrors the life of most mums. Read with humour and character.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-01-23
Another great book 2/4 now read.
Wry good book. Definitely recommend on in book 2/4 and can’t wait to read the next one
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- Ursula65
- 01-08-19
perfection
Superbly funny and excellently narrated. She's so amazing that anyone else would feel wrong. I have the book, but her delivery is so much funnier.
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