And if you don't mind swearing (or acronyms for swearing usually used in text messages) then you're probably more likely to enjoy this book. Job dissatisfaction, less than perfect children, extended family problems, money difficulties.are all relatable and laughable topics that can be found in this book. If you feel that you're not one of the 'in gang' and that everyone else's lives are going much more smoothly than yours then you'll find you are not alone. The book group liked the diary format of 'Why Mummy Drinks', comparing it to 'The Diary of Adrian Mole', but this time with a 39 year old (equally irritating and confused) mum. This review from Hunstanworth village Hall Book Group: In fairness, this book was probably too young for me” Tuesday Group Member. Unfortunately I don’t enjoy books in the diary form.

“I liked when Ellen stood up to the Head teacher and Michael (Louisa’s Father) Shouted at her, made me smile. If there was one fault it was for me, the unrealistic use of her one day off spent on Twitter?! Any busy mum knows a day off is too precious to waste on Twitter!!! Seize the day with both hands.!!!” C.A. Particularly, the reaction of Simon, Jane and peter to the danger to all their possessions. “I loved Christmas, with the Sister- In- Law from Hell and her brood. The worst bit was Semen Smoothies! Yes, I would have bought a new blender as well!! Don’t read this book in company, I couldn’t stop laughing. If there was a problem with the book, it was the bad language and too much information about her Sisters children's Toilet habits.' Maureen. I particularly found the Easter Egg hunt and the Fire Work display very memorable. Below are their most memorable and least enjoyable bits of this book. The group when asked would recommend this book to their friends. Our set book for this month was 'Why Mummy Drinks.' by Gill Simms. We like to tackle all sorts of literature, and follow it up with discussions of our likes and dislikes. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month, in the Art Gallery space at Shevington Library. Tuesday Reading Group at Shevington Library.

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