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.
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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.
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‘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
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(50 b/w line drawings)
• This parenting classic, first published in 1994, has sold over 75,000 copies. The new look jacket and updated text will refresh the book, making it appeal to a whole new generation of mothers and mothers-to-be.• Libby Purves’ profile is fantastic. Previously the presenter of Today, she is currently the presenter of Radio 4’s Midweek and The Learning Curve. She is a major columnist for the Times and is well known as an author of books on childcare and family life.• Libby Purves’ style really differentiates this book from other parenting titles on the market, with a sense of humour that will be a welcome relief to stressed out mothers trying- and failing- to be perfect.• Coronet (Hodder and Stoughton) brought out new jacket editions of her other childcare titles, How Not To Be A Perfect Family and How Not To Raise A Perfect Child, in 1999. Both books advertise …Perfect Mother on the front cover and our fresh new jacket will complete the more modern feel.
Audience:Parenting market, although this book will be bought alongside other more serious parenting titles as a bit if lighthearted relief.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780007163847
Publisert
2004-04-05
Utgiver
Vendor
Thorsons
Vekt
170 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
240
Forfatter
Biographical note
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.