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M is for Mummy: 'A funny and touching insight into music, autism and motherhood' Dawn French

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I got up from my seat and walked out of the cold hospital room. I grabbed a cup of coffee from the waiting room and took the elevator to the sixth floor. The floor that they held all the newborns in. This book promised to be full of witty humour and sharp observations about life as a working parent but the humour was lost on me. It felt like it was trying too hard to be funny rather than making use of the natural comedy that life with children brings. I also feel increasingly frustrated about the depiction of mothers in so many books who are either stereotypes of a bumbling hot mess or selfish and neglectful. I rarely see the experiences of real mothers I know reflected in books and am quite disappointed this book didn't deliver on this in the way I had hoped. I really enjoyed the strong female friendships portrayed within the story. The times that Lucy spends with her best friends Charlie and Jen are nearly always very funny. They’re loud, a little brash but they sure know how to have fun. They also act as significant support for Lucy. Her relationship with her friends provides a sharp contrast to the isolation and rejection she feels when faced with the Queen Bee mum Marsha. I thought Cox highlighted so well the feelings of inadequacy that can plague mothers when comparing themselves (wrongly) to others. Short, fast-moving chapters keep the story engaging and effortlessly aligned with the author’s blog writing style. Cox has written easy readable, candid and humorous mum fiction with no topic off the table, from relationships to financial worries. The man actually had the presence of mind to drop his gaze for an instant before answering her. “You needed a surgeon of whom there was no doubt.”

Shifting in his seat, John pulled the belt a tad tighter and lost the smirk. Well, that wasn’t good. But he didn’t seem to be headed for a concussion and a Semtex vest either… Don’t fret so, I’m fine,” she grumbled irritably. A state belied by the sheer presence of herself in an operating theatre. A touching yet laugh out loud story of a family that is struggling and on the brink yet also desperately love each other.Having the vague suspicion that his jaw was hanging open; John hadn’t noticed Mycroft joining them. But, yes, there he was leaning casually against the door jamb watching them all as if at the theatre and straightening with the aspect of a naughty schoolboy. “Of course, Mummy,” was the mild reply as Mycroft gestured to the exit. But John only turned when he heard his name spoken by a voice he hadn’t expected to ever hear again. The house has been added onto over the years, of course. The early Holmes were granted the land by the first King William.” You acted like it was beneath you to see something so pedestrian as James Bond, and here you are, with Mycroft, a regular Mystery Science Theater in suits.”

Going into this book I expected a regular "Mummy memoir" about how life is pretty hectic and awful and partners are no help, but ultimately the children and sweet and "worth it". A truthful book that dives headfirst into the realities of motherhood that will make you laugh out loud and touch your heart in equal measure." IZZY JUDD A couple of small caveats: the bug quotient in this film is much higher than I usually tolerate. It puts you right off your Milk Duds. And where in the hell did those camels come from? Stan is a stand-out character, and each of his 'Excuse me' moments as he enters scenes is adorable. Even though I know he is obsessed with numbers and anatomy, I found myself wanting to learn more about him. Lucy and her husband, Ed, are so used to dealing with Stan's needs and required structure that Lucy even writes a point-by-point list for babysitters. One of the heartwrenching moments is when Stan has a 'moment' over a McDonald's happy meal toy, which results in Lucy and Ed's attempts to calm him. It gives an important lesson for all to learn, from the parents to onlookers. Sometimes, simple kindness is undervalued among strangers.

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It sure is, my friend.’ I winked. ‘It may not look that pretty down there, but at least it smells divine.’ Here we find Lucy a stay at home mother, committed to looking after her demanding son while expecting another baby, with being up at 6.30am in the morning to see her husband Ed set off to play his guitar live on TV. Straightening, the Quartermaster continued, “And I can assure you, his actions in combat are well outside of your jurisdiction. Now, you will release Dr. Watson and we shall be leaving immediately.”

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