Book description
A fresh new look brings this parenting classic up-to-date for a new
generation of mothers and mothers-to-be. Taking an irreverent and
humorous look at the trials and tribulations of motherhood, Radio 4's
Libby Purves has created an invaluable survival guide so that even the
most unpromising madonna can cope with the baby years.
This is a parenting book with a difference- rather than a serious tome
laying down the law, Libby Purves' lighthearted book shamelessly
describes how to cut the corners and bend the rules that never mattered
much anyway. Forget the other parenting books that hide the real truth-
this is the true battle manual for mothers on the front line!
This timeless guide to coping with motherhood has been revised,
bringing it up-to-date for a whole new generation of mothers and mothers-to-be.
Based on Libby Purves' own experience of domestic havoc with two babies
and on the wit and wisdom of fifty like-minded mothers, this motherhood
companion guide is full of down-to-earth tips and hilarious anecdotes.
Topics covered include pregnancy, preschoolers, sibling fights, fraught
outings, nannies and careers.
This is an invaluable guide to being an imperfect mother- and, more
importantly, enjoying it. 'This book is a great antidote to the
prevailing tendency to make a science of everything, even the most
natural things, like raising children. Libby Purves has faith in people.
As you read her book, your faith in yourself comes flooding back.'
Amazon reader, 2002 Libby Purves is a well-known author of books on
childcare and family life, as well as eight bestselling novels, which
have been translated into many different languages worldwide. With a
background in journalism, she joined Radio 4's Today programme in 1974
and went on to present Today from 1977-81. She now presents Midweek and
The Learning Curve, both also on Radio 4, as well as being a major
columnist for the Times and writing for several other publications. In
1999 she was awarded the OBE for services to journalism and was
Columnist of the Year. She is married with two children.
