The Unmumsy Mum A-Z – An Inexpert Guide to Parenting

by Sarah Turner, Sarah Turner

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From the Sunday Times No 1 Bestselling Author

From bestselling author and massively popular blogger The Unmumsy Mum comes this hilarious, irreverent and searingly candid compendium of parenting experiences. With entries including D is for Desperation, F is for Fish Fingers, S is for Supermum and V is for Vagina, it's safe to say this is not your average A-Z.

This book won't tell you what sort of parent your should (or shouldn't) be; instead, it offers a refreshingly honest account of what being a mum to three young children is really like and the surprising lessons that have been learned along the way.

If you feel as though you're not 'measuring up' or are struggling to #cherisheverymoment, Sarah's tales from the thick of it will reassure and resonate with you. Above all, her commitment to telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth will make you laugh out loud and remind you that you are, in fact, doing a great job.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting, Audiobook

256 pages, Hardcover

Published September 19, 2019

About the author

Sarah Turner lives in Devon with her husband and three sons.

After graduating with first-class honours in Philosophy from The University of Exeter, she dabbled in careers in finance then higher education before a ‘warts and all’ parenting blog she’d started to let off steam gathered unexpected momentum and writing became her full-time job.

She has since written three Sunday Times bestsellers: The Unmumsy Mum, The Unmumsy Mum Diary and The Unmumsy Mum A-Z. The Unmumsy Mum was voted number 4 in Amazon’s Top 10 books of 2016 (as voted by Amazon customers) and was also shortlisted for Book of the Year (non-fiction, lifestyle) at the 2017 British Book Awards.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've now read all of the Unmumsy books, and this one was up there as one of my favourites.

It's incredibly funny, honest as always, and makes for a light hearted end to the day when reading at night.

If you're looking for something fun, not too serious, but finally an honest account of motherhood in all it's glory and messiness, then you'll love this book.

[Maisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A funny, lighthearted and honest account of parenthood. I consumed this in audio form and I’m so glad I did because it was read by the author which meant I connected so much more

[Nicola Justice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t believe how many things I was nodding to when I was reading this so so true every mum should have a read to show that we are not alone and it does happen to other mums and dads thanks Sarah

[loads.of.books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knygą radau bibliotekos lentynoje. Rėkiantis viršelis nebuvo patrauklus, bet labai matytas parduotuvėse,o peržvelgus aprašymą knyga visai sudomino.

Knyga, iš tikrųjų, nustebino ir labai patiko. Autorė man pasirodė labai artima. Mes turime daug bendro: trys maži vaikai, gyvenimas Jungtinėje Karalystėje, panaši dienotvarkė, vargai vargeliai tie patys, todėl buvo lengva su autore susitapatinti. Viskas pažįstama, patirta, labai gerai suprantama.

Knyga šmaikšti, atvira, be jokių tabu. Patiko, kad autorė nieko neslepia, nešlifuoja realybės, o rodo tokią, kokia ji iš tiesų yra. Netobula, užknisanti, jautri. Daug kartų šypsojausi, juokiausi, pritariau.
Knyga neteisianti, padedanti atsipalaiduoti, nuimti 'gazą' ir nuolat persekiojantį mamos kaltės jausmą. Skaitai ir supranti, kad tu esi ne viena tokia, kad visos mamos patiria panašių sunkumų, jaučia ir išgyvena.

Knyga suskirstyta į trumpus skyrelius-pasakojimus abėcėlės tvarka. Skaitosi lengvai, paprastai, greitai.

Kadangi mėgstu skaityti tėvystės, motinystės knygas ir dažniausiai tai būna psichologų patarimai, kaip elgtis, ko daryti, nedaryti, kartais pavargstu nuo 'nurodymų', tai ši knyga puiki priemonė 'praskiesti' informacijai, pailsėti.

[Pippa Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious, emotional, fantastic

Wow, what a book!!!
Laughed the whole way through, got tearful too. I cant relate so Sarah's journey so much but thought I was alone.
I've read the 1st book too so I'm off to get the second one. I love you books. Fantastic

[kimmy pope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny because it's true

Such an honest look at life as a parent. It's nice to know that we all go through the same daily struggles.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny as...

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love her style of writing and this book made me laugh out loud like the other books. Sad it's her last one but have very much enjoyed them all.

[A Red Headed Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of the unmumsy mum books are a must read for new or soon to be mums! Laughed all the way to the end!

[Amy Blaskett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious! Couldn't put it down. So true!

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have previously read the other 2 Unmumsy Mum books, so I had to read this final installment!

I really enjoyed the first Unmumsy Mum book and this one.

This hird installment is a lovely, honest, funny, relatable quick read.

I liked the fact this book is written as an A-Z guide covering the key topics/phases all parents can relate to. It is written well and just so, so relatable. Sarah never sugar coats things and details the highs and lows of parenting in such a relatable style.

I laughed out loud many times whilst reading this book, recognizing so many shared experiences and conversations I have had with my own son.

In a world full of uncertainty and scary times, reading this book was an absolute joy, and an ideal way of escapism. It also genuinely makes you realise how hard we as parents are on ourselves at times.

Highly recommend any parents to read this as it is so relatable to the everyday lives of parents.

I am gutted this book is the last in the series!!!

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have enjoyed every unmumsy book Sarah has written. It’s refreshing to read other mums struggles and being able to relate to the not so positive side of parenting and the guilt us mums feel. Parenting is tough at times and it’s nice to read a book that highlights that and read from another parent that it doesn’t make you a bad parent if you take some much needed me time. I’m glad for these books it’s honest and relatable and I’m glad I’m not alone in feeling that parenting is tough but it is rewarding at the same time.

[Therese · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read all of Sarah's books and enjoyed them, but I thought this one was really fun and enjoyable to read. As usual, I found myself nodding and laughing along to nearly everything. As a fellow parent of three, it feels so good to be seen and to be reassured that I'm doing ok after all. Also, it's laugh out loud funny, so if you're looking for a reassuring, light and fun book about being a parent, look no further!

[Kasthuri BV · Rating 4 out of 5]

A mum's natural rant! Although I felt it was a bit insensitive at places and hilarious at most where you are vigorously nodding your head (of course, only for mums who have gone through the phase).

Just don't think I can recommend to anyone who isn't a mum yet 😉 (lest you aim to scare them away)

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely and heartwarming book about everything relating to childcare, A-Z, as it says. It is full of funny stories and how having children is not all glorious as the idea of it may be portrayed. An easy and enjoyable read.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

My children are teenagers now so wasn't as relevant, bit like reminiscing

[Sarah Bird · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laugh out loud funny! ♥️♥️

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like all of The Unmumsy Mum books, such a fun, funny, quick read.

[Meagen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gave me a good laugh while nursing my newborn

[Karina · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fab book to finish on Sarah :) brilliantly funny and relatable all the way through. I’ve put your three books away for my daughter for when (and if) she decides to have children :)

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny in places but probably more appealing to mums of babies and toddlers

[Ipshita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sheer brilliance and wit! Kept us giggling out every few minutes as first time parents. Unpacking the romance of parenting one alphabet at a time!

[Naomi Pathak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now having read all 3 of her books, i think this is my favourite, very laugh out loud and so relatable. Highly recommend. I really do hope its not her last book!

[Ruth Singfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Kerri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and a true depiction of exactly how motherhood looks!

[Kimberley Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny

[Jo Fountain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another laugh a minute from the unmumsy mum! All 3 books are brilliant and real life parenting, with all the good, the bad and the ugly bits. Told with love, excellent comedic humour and a tiny bit of terror 🤣🤣
I know the unmumsy books are done (for now) but I can't wait to see what Sarah's amazing writing skills bring us in the fiction department!

[Whenimnotreadingharrypotter · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read at the beginning that it is the last unmumsy mum book, felt so sad! Love how honest and relevant she is, and makes you feel like you are completely normal!
Not as funny as the other 2 books but still an enjoyable read!
Love unmumsy mum - my idol!

[Lauren MacLaren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious! Exactly the type of book any mother needs to read, especially those with young children. It helps you realise it is totally normal to feel like being a mum is hard work sometimes and have a laugh along the way.

[Jodie Vivienna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Unmumsy Mum is brilliant. Love this book, soo good!