Anonymums

by Anonymums

Truth or dare? Bored with their suburban existence, Mum A, Mum B and Mum C - the Anonymums - prove that sometimes a dash of spice, two good friends and ripping all the hair from your body (dare number three) is all you need to get you back on track. Once upon a time, there were three mums - Mum A, Mum B and Mum C. Bored with their suburban existence, they decided to add some spice to their lives. For three months, they would dare each other to do things. Mum B would find herself wearing firecracker red lipstick for a whole week (yes, even to swimming lessons); Mum C would tell her atheist husband she'd found religion; and Mum A would have a secret tryst with Santa in a shopping centre. they also dared each other to tell the truth ... the truth about motherhood. the truth about their lives. the truth about who they'd become, compared to who they wanted to be. By turns jaw-achingly funny, touching, sad and sensible, Anonymums proves that sometimes a dash of spice, two good friends and ripping all the hair from your body (dare number three) is all you need to get you back on track.

Genres: Nonfiction

176 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 27, 2011

Reviews

[Kat at Book Thingo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read my full review at Book Thingo.

A stocking filler for any mum struggling to remember who she was before she had kids or who one day realises she has a brand preference for cleaning sponges. Anonymums reveals some of our unspoken insecurities and fears with charm, wit and honesty.

Who might enjoy it: Mums who sneak in a chocolate bar when the kids aren’t looking and when the kids ask, ‘What are you eating?’ replies, ‘Broccoli. Want some?’

Who might not enjoy it: Cloth nappy advocates

Anonymums doesn’t try to be more than it is, and that’s its charm. Mums A, B and C—they remain anonymous to us—do things that any woman with kids, a husband and a mortgage may be prepared to do. As mid-life crises go, theirs are fairly inexpensive, harmless and non-fattening.

I know this book is supposed to be funny, and it is. But I also found parts of it deeply sad. The emotional journeys these women go through are familiar and heartbreaking.

This book will mean different things to every reader. The underlying ideas behind each mum’s reflections are fairly universal. I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a woman who didn’t sometimes feel invisible in the wake of motherhood, or wonder what life would be like if...

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

The kind of book that makes you feel as though you're having an epiphany as you read it - as in, 'Oh my goodness, I had no idea other mums felt that way!' I loved it and have instructed all the mums that I know to read it too! In a strange way, It made me feel validated as a mother!

[Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting idea of three mums challenging their lives, however the three voices were not distinct enough. Couldn’t tell who was who. Got a bit bored to be honest, too much about reality!

Pop sugar reading challenge 2021- a book that was published anonymously.

[Sandra Ingham · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Three women, the truth and a whole lot of dares"

I cannot remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book! An absolute must for all you mums out there!
I got a lot out of reading this. It's honest, truthful, warm, funny... Brilliant! Reminded me that as mothers, we are entirely too hard on each other, and on ourselves, and we are not alone! While I can't see myself carrying out the dares like these ones, It has made me look at myself and my life differently and set myself some much needed personal tasks and challenges, and more than anything else that it's ok to just be 'me' sometimes, not always 'mum'.

Anonymums, whoever you are, you are my new heroes! (heroines/idols) ahh hell.. You chicks rock!! And if by some chance you happen to come across this one mums words, Thankyou! :) :)

[Rachael · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a lovely book about modern motherhood. I bought this book as it was on sale and the title appealed to me. I didn't know much about the plot or the author. I found I really enjoyed it. A few laughs, but some serious stuff too.

My daughter is now five, so I could relate to the struggle with motherhood, identity and exhaustion!

I loved the following quote:
"... I doubt I will ever have the sparkling sink that the FlyLady's dedicated followers have. Goodness, this is further evidence of my fall that I know who and what the FlyLady is."

I love the quote because *I* know who FlyLady is! :)

I would certainly recommend this to my mum friends. It's a good read.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this. 3 mums team up via email to challenge themselves out of the rut they are in. Over three months they each meet 2 truths and 2 dares set by the other 2, with a final big dare set by themselves. It is a journal of personal challenge -- physical and very emotional. I found it hilarious, a little sad and a lot confronting.
I would recommend it to any mums, especially those feeling a little lost behind the role of mother and wife, and there are a few dads out there who might appreciate it, and learn something about their own wives.

[Charmaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy read about 3 Mums stepping out of their comfort zone and accepting dares from each other. Makes you think that perhaps your own mundane life could use a shake up. Now to find 2 other anonymums....

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here is my review... every mum of young children needs to read this book.
http://peaseexchange.com/2011/05/anon...

[Gailene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome, couldn't put it down. Loved the idea of three mums daring each other to do things that they would never think of doing. Hilariously funny, a must read for any mum.

[Rebecca Roycroft · Rating 3 out of 5]

Charming easy reading book with lots of laughs. A lot of quirky tales experienced by every women / mother / wife at some time . All the things we think and don't say