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MumLife: What Nobody Ever Tells You About Being A Mum
MumLife; noun: the inescapable swirling vortex of love, guilt, joy, annoyance, laughter and boredom that makes up the life of a mum.
Louise Pentland has been through a lot. From a traumatic birth with her first daughter, to single motherhood, to finding love again and having a second child, Louise's parenting journey has been full of surprises.
Discussing the realities most working mums face, plus the impact of maternal mental health, Louise is on a mission to make other mums feel less alone, and very much heard. She beautifully reveals her own imperfect but perfect route to motherhood, as well as the loss of her mum so early in her life, how it shaped her and the mother she became.
Reflective, uplifting and with her signature hilarious wit, MumLife will share Louise's ups and downs, reflecting on her route to motherhood and what she has learnt along the way. This is the honest truth, from someone who's been there and experienced it all.
Louise Pentland has been through a lot. From a traumatic birth with her first daughter, to single motherhood, to finding love again and having a second child, Louise's parenting journey has been full of surprises.
Discussing the realities most working mums face, plus the impact of maternal mental health, Louise is on a mission to make other mums feel less alone, and very much heard. She beautifully reveals her own imperfect but perfect route to motherhood, as well as the loss of her mum so early in her life, how it shaped her and the mother she became.
Reflective, uplifting and with her signature hilarious wit, MumLife will share Louise's ups and downs, reflecting on her route to motherhood and what she has learnt along the way. This is the honest truth, from someone who's been there and experienced it all.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published August 6, 2020
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About the author
Louise Pentland
14 books635 followersLouise Pentland is a British author, vlogger, blogger and internet personality.
Pentland is best known for her online work, under the title Sprinkleofglitter. She was working in a number of office roles when she began writing a craft and interior DIY blog named "Sprinkle of Glitter". In January 2010, Pentland began her YouTube channel, also named "Sprinkle of Glitter". At first the channel covered beauty, fashion and lifestyle; it has since expanded to include motivational and advice videos. In August 2012, Pentland began a second channel named "Sprinkle of Chatter", where she uploads lifestyle vlogs.
Pentland grew up in Northampton. In 2003, she moved to Liverpool to study Psychology and Biology; she attended Liverpool John Moores University and graduated with honours in 2006.
Pentland has identified as a feminist and interviewed Labour Party leader Ed Miliband during the 2015 United Kingdom general election.
On 2 November 2014 she performed a pilot of her LouiseLIVE stage show in Northampton, her home town, and went on to take it on tour around the UK.
On 2 July 2015 she released her debut book Life with a Sprinkle of Glitter through Simon & Schuster publishing. The following month she published Sprinkle of Glitter 2016 Diary: Have the Best Year of Your Life! through Faber and Faber.
She released her debut novel, Wilde Like Me in 2017.
Pentland is best known for her online work, under the title Sprinkleofglitter. She was working in a number of office roles when she began writing a craft and interior DIY blog named "Sprinkle of Glitter". In January 2010, Pentland began her YouTube channel, also named "Sprinkle of Glitter". At first the channel covered beauty, fashion and lifestyle; it has since expanded to include motivational and advice videos. In August 2012, Pentland began a second channel named "Sprinkle of Chatter", where she uploads lifestyle vlogs.
Pentland grew up in Northampton. In 2003, she moved to Liverpool to study Psychology and Biology; she attended Liverpool John Moores University and graduated with honours in 2006.
Pentland has identified as a feminist and interviewed Labour Party leader Ed Miliband during the 2015 United Kingdom general election.
On 2 November 2014 she performed a pilot of her LouiseLIVE stage show in Northampton, her home town, and went on to take it on tour around the UK.
On 2 July 2015 she released her debut book Life with a Sprinkle of Glitter through Simon & Schuster publishing. The following month she published Sprinkle of Glitter 2016 Diary: Have the Best Year of Your Life! through Faber and Faber.
She released her debut novel, Wilde Like Me in 2017.
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August 7, 2020
I pre-ordered this book on audiobook so Louise Pentland could read it to me as I went about my day and I honestly think I laughed and cried more because of her tone as she was reading and because I could relate her stories back to seeing her on camera and watching her videos over the years.
This book is raw and emotion. It is honest and hard to read at times but it is also 100% on brand for this author and really very funny in parts. There was one particular story Louise told about Darcy having a 'tell it like it is' moment that made me spit out the Red Bull I had just taken a sip of. Then the next chapter I cried a bit and that's the emotional roller coaster I went on with this book!
Louise does give some trigger warnings and definitely warns readers before talking about tough subjects. This book does definitely come with care warnings for abuse & trauma in pregnancy and childbirth. I am not a mum and I don't have a #mumlife but I still got so much from this book. I don't think you have to be a subscriber to her channel to appreciate her writing either. There is just something in here for everyone.
This book is raw and emotion. It is honest and hard to read at times but it is also 100% on brand for this author and really very funny in parts. There was one particular story Louise told about Darcy having a 'tell it like it is' moment that made me spit out the Red Bull I had just taken a sip of. Then the next chapter I cried a bit and that's the emotional roller coaster I went on with this book!
Louise does give some trigger warnings and definitely warns readers before talking about tough subjects. This book does definitely come with care warnings for abuse & trauma in pregnancy and childbirth. I am not a mum and I don't have a #mumlife but I still got so much from this book. I don't think you have to be a subscriber to her channel to appreciate her writing either. There is just something in here for everyone.
August 12, 2020
As a non-mum and far from starting my own family I was unsure how I would connect with this book. I’ve been watching Louise since I was a child myself and her videos became a sort of comfort/ grounding method for me through A levels, University and beyond. When I ordered the book I genuinely just wanted to support a good bean.
HOWEVER, I really enjoyed this read. Louise shows how past experiences/ trauma don’t have to define you. I loved her honesty and even though many parts of this book are harrowing. I’ve left the book excited for what’s to come for me. Would recommend for many people, even non-mums and I definitely think some men should read this book..
HOWEVER, I really enjoyed this read. Louise shows how past experiences/ trauma don’t have to define you. I loved her honesty and even though many parts of this book are harrowing. I’ve left the book excited for what’s to come for me. Would recommend for many people, even non-mums and I definitely think some men should read this book..
February 19, 2021
I have been following Louise since the ‘good ol’ days’ of blogs and ‘one take’ YouTube videos, created on blurry web cameras. For all intents and purposes, Louise is the big sister I’ve always dreamt of- her words of wisdom and guidance resonate on a personal level. She inspires women and men of any age or disposition, to authentically be themselves with conviction and without reservation.
Not only is Louise incredibly relatable, she has a realistic and inspirationally positive perspective upon life, despite it’s inevitable ups and downs. Predictably, I laughed (sometimes uncontrollably- see anecdotes of Lizard Man and so on), I cried and moreover I felt liberated to start my mummy journey in whatever earnest I deem necessary. Undoubtedly, Louise is an empowering woman and I am in total awe of her integrity, honesty and hilarity.
A thoroughly uplifting book that lends gentle guidance and shares the rawest, realest times in her life... so far!
Louise truly is the best of all the eggs. A superb, highly anticipated read that did not disappoint.
Not only is Louise incredibly relatable, she has a realistic and inspirationally positive perspective upon life, despite it’s inevitable ups and downs. Predictably, I laughed (sometimes uncontrollably- see anecdotes of Lizard Man and so on), I cried and moreover I felt liberated to start my mummy journey in whatever earnest I deem necessary. Undoubtedly, Louise is an empowering woman and I am in total awe of her integrity, honesty and hilarity.
A thoroughly uplifting book that lends gentle guidance and shares the rawest, realest times in her life... so far!
Louise truly is the best of all the eggs. A superb, highly anticipated read that did not disappoint.
August 24, 2020
I’m sorry to give this book one star. I have followed Louise for years and so I felt a knew most of the stories, which didn’t help. But also, because I think writing a memoir like this would have been extremely difficult, particularly the chapter on the abuse Louise endured during her childhood. It is confronting and horrifying and yet she ends it so positively. This book was just not for me. It felt a little indulgent which I’m not criticizing because I felt that was her point. It was like she was talking directly to you which was also her point, but i don’t think that style of writing is worthy of 5 and 4 star reads given by other readers.
August 11, 2020
Read this book in 4 hours. It completely captivated me. I was taken on a journey with Louise and it was wonderful.
Let me start by saying that I have been a ‘sprinklearino’ as Louise used to call her followers back in the day, for a very long time. I’ve been there basically since the beginning. I remember the vlog where zoella announced that Darcy was on her way. So I feel like I know Louise well (her online persona anyway) and I learnt so many new things from this.
I’ve never felt so many emotions in one book. I laughed a lot at all the antics that her girls get up to, I cried when she spoke about her own mum, I felt so so angry for what she had been through and I also felt the warm fuzzies radiating from certain chapters. It’s very well written and well organised, one chapter flowed into the next really well and the heavy parts were broken up by lighter moments. I also adored the letters to her girls at the end. I shed a few tears at those.
This isn’t a mum fluff book. I thought in my head this was going to be a little ‘unmumsy mum/why mummy drinks’ like (not that unmumsy mum and other fluffier books are bad- I love them- just that this one is different) but it really isn’t. It’s raw and it’s honest and feels a little like Louise has bared all, so to speak. She speaks of heavy topics such as death and abuse and divorce alongside the lighter topics and she explores these topics with grace and decorum.
And just to top it all off, all the royalties from this book go straight to the NSPCC. What a reason to buy the book eh!
Let me start by saying that I have been a ‘sprinklearino’ as Louise used to call her followers back in the day, for a very long time. I’ve been there basically since the beginning. I remember the vlog where zoella announced that Darcy was on her way. So I feel like I know Louise well (her online persona anyway) and I learnt so many new things from this.
I’ve never felt so many emotions in one book. I laughed a lot at all the antics that her girls get up to, I cried when she spoke about her own mum, I felt so so angry for what she had been through and I also felt the warm fuzzies radiating from certain chapters. It’s very well written and well organised, one chapter flowed into the next really well and the heavy parts were broken up by lighter moments. I also adored the letters to her girls at the end. I shed a few tears at those.
This isn’t a mum fluff book. I thought in my head this was going to be a little ‘unmumsy mum/why mummy drinks’ like (not that unmumsy mum and other fluffier books are bad- I love them- just that this one is different) but it really isn’t. It’s raw and it’s honest and feels a little like Louise has bared all, so to speak. She speaks of heavy topics such as death and abuse and divorce alongside the lighter topics and she explores these topics with grace and decorum.
And just to top it all off, all the royalties from this book go straight to the NSPCC. What a reason to buy the book eh!
August 16, 2020
I’m a non-Mum but long time fan of Louise. I loved the book, it felt like a chat with an old friend. Cannot stop recommending it to people
July 26, 2021
I had never heard of the author before but picked up the book thinking it would be a light read and some funny Mum stories that I could relate to. It didn't actually bother me that she started assuming you knew who she was or that it was more of a heartfelt, therapeutic memoir. I loved that the author read it. I found some really interesting parts and some insightful and comforting parts but overall it was too much. Too self indulgent, to the point that it could be a book just written for and given to your own family/ children. (That is what any editor would have done if it wasn't a 'known personality author'.) It became repetitive and could have been cut in half or made into a series of little interesting articles than a full book.
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August 8, 2020It doesn’t really feel right rating this on a 5-star scale, but wow did I enjoy it so much!
I cried, laughed out loud several times (it’s so rare I do that when reading) and I learned a lot, which is expected considering a book called ‘MumLife’ is not targeted at a 24-year-old man-child.
I’ve been watching Louise on YouTube since 2013, and I’m so proud of and happy for her.
I cried, laughed out loud several times (it’s so rare I do that when reading) and I learned a lot, which is expected considering a book called ‘MumLife’ is not targeted at a 24-year-old man-child.
I’ve been watching Louise on YouTube since 2013, and I’m so proud of and happy for her.
September 22, 2020
It takes great strength to share some of this with the world. Written by a truly inspiring, down to earth, loving mummy.
October 28, 2020
This was so wholesome and I loved listening to Louise talking
March 4, 2022
Away to squeeze Max ❤️ Mum - fair love ee! ❤️
January 15, 2022
Nice and heartwarming, just what I needed while 39 weeks pregnant 🥰
March 28, 2022
I’ve religiously watched Louise’s videos over the years and love her comforting content and sense of humour.
Behind her sparkly, cheery facade is a wry sense of humour and dark wit, which has always made me laugh. She has also experienced tremendous adversity and upheaval throughout her life which makes her so much more authentic than most content creators with 7-figure follower counts.
Given that Louise’s popularity sky-rocketed as a result of a written blog back in the day, I knew this book would have a fluid, conversational writing style. It’s super easy to read and it’s as if she’s in the room with you.
This is absolutely not a ghost written, cash-cow YouTuber book. Louise covers so many topics, spanning everything from loss to childhood abuse. I found myself welling up at times - particularly when she was talking about her innocent perception of a hospice when she was a child visiting her dying mother.
Despite tough topics, this book was a joy to read. Louise is someone who has experienced a very multifaceted life, with many of her experiences falling outside the ‘norm’ - both in an extremely positive and extremely negative sense.
I will say that some of the advice in the book is only really applicable if you have the luxury of disposable income or a solid support network. However, Louise is very transparent and self aware, so she is sensitive enough to acknowledge her privileges. It never comes across as preachy or ‘yummy mummy’. Just upfront and honest.
All in all, a heartwarming and honest read from someone who has not let adversity hold them back! What’s more, 100% of the royalties go to the NSPCC, which is fantastic.
Behind her sparkly, cheery facade is a wry sense of humour and dark wit, which has always made me laugh. She has also experienced tremendous adversity and upheaval throughout her life which makes her so much more authentic than most content creators with 7-figure follower counts.
Given that Louise’s popularity sky-rocketed as a result of a written blog back in the day, I knew this book would have a fluid, conversational writing style. It’s super easy to read and it’s as if she’s in the room with you.
This is absolutely not a ghost written, cash-cow YouTuber book. Louise covers so many topics, spanning everything from loss to childhood abuse. I found myself welling up at times - particularly when she was talking about her innocent perception of a hospice when she was a child visiting her dying mother.
Despite tough topics, this book was a joy to read. Louise is someone who has experienced a very multifaceted life, with many of her experiences falling outside the ‘norm’ - both in an extremely positive and extremely negative sense.
I will say that some of the advice in the book is only really applicable if you have the luxury of disposable income or a solid support network. However, Louise is very transparent and self aware, so she is sensitive enough to acknowledge her privileges. It never comes across as preachy or ‘yummy mummy’. Just upfront and honest.
All in all, a heartwarming and honest read from someone who has not let adversity hold them back! What’s more, 100% of the royalties go to the NSPCC, which is fantastic.
August 24, 2021
I have followed Louise from very early in her social media climb and I have always been a fan. Her humour, realistic perspective on life, honesty and beautiful family have always been a pleasure and comfort to follow over the years.
Her newest book was exactly what I expected from Louise. It was funny, raw, deep, beautiful, truthful, inspiring and helpful. It was a joy to listen to whilst walking about in the lovely sunshine, especially since it was narrated by Louise herself. Her letters to each of her daughters were incredibly heartwarming and full of pride and was definitely one of my favourite parts of the book. Louise radiates pride for the life she has worked so hard for, pride and love for her family, strength, determination, humour and honestly and it is radiates from this book as well.
Her newest book was exactly what I expected from Louise. It was funny, raw, deep, beautiful, truthful, inspiring and helpful. It was a joy to listen to whilst walking about in the lovely sunshine, especially since it was narrated by Louise herself. Her letters to each of her daughters were incredibly heartwarming and full of pride and was definitely one of my favourite parts of the book. Louise radiates pride for the life she has worked so hard for, pride and love for her family, strength, determination, humour and honestly and it is radiates from this book as well.
March 13, 2021
I’d never heard of Louise Pentland and didn’t seek this book out - it popped up on my Library app so I thought I’d try it. I didn’t think I’d like it at all from the introduction - all those exclamation marks and it felt very needy and “please like me”.
I actually really enjoyed some chapters and it is terrible and heartbreaking what Louise went through as a child. However others I really didn’t enjoy. I think any book that talks about ways to parent is going to have a mixed reception as we all parent differently and personally I find it harder to bond with people whose parenting style differs from mine which Louise’s does in lots of ways.
It was an easy enough read but I don’t think I’ll be recommending it to anyone.
I actually really enjoyed some chapters and it is terrible and heartbreaking what Louise went through as a child. However others I really didn’t enjoy. I think any book that talks about ways to parent is going to have a mixed reception as we all parent differently and personally I find it harder to bond with people whose parenting style differs from mine which Louise’s does in lots of ways.
It was an easy enough read but I don’t think I’ll be recommending it to anyone.
March 27, 2021
I used to watch Louise Pentland's videos back in the 2014 YouTube days and when I was at uni I used to watch her weekly vlogs (I got into a kind of routine of watching them on the weekend – there was something quite comforting about them that felt like having a catch up with a friend). When I came across this book, at first I wasn't particularly interested in reading it as I I'm not, nor have any interest in becoming, a parent. However, after reading the description and discovering that this book is more of a memoir than a full-fledged guide to parenthood, I thought I'd check it out. I wasn't expecting to rate this any higher than 3 stars, to be honest, as I rarely find celebrity memoirs anything more than average, but Louise's story was really quite moving (particularly as I read it in audio form, which is read by Louise herself). As mentioned, I have no connection or personal interest in the topic of parenthood so it's probably no surprise that I personally found the sections where Louise talks about her childhood and relationships/friendships much more interesting than when she was talking about specific experiences and tips related to being a parent. Nevertheless, I appreciated the fact that she talks really frankly about parenthood and things that are often not talked about or have a lot of stigma or shame attached to it, which I'm sure so many people who are parents or parents-to-be will greatly appreciate or find really useful. It has to be noted that this book has a very narrow cishet non-disabled white woman focus – granted, Louise does emphasise throughout that she is only expressing comments and tips based on her own experiences (as a cishet non-disabled white woman) but there definitely were areas where the experiences of non-white, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled people could at least have been acknowledged (quite often Louise notes her privilege as somebody who is well-off enough to afford things such as a nanny and that others may not find themselves in the same position; there were multiple instances where a similar acknowledgment about her privilege due to being white, non-disabled, and cishet could have been made too, for example). There's a section where Louise lists inspirational women and it's a very white cishet list. But, to be honest, I didn't go into this book expecting a deep and intersectional discussion so I didn't really mind the very white-feministy vibes it gave off (and I'd probably recommend you going into the book with the same expectations!). Overall, this was a surprisingly good read. I really enjoyed Louise's sense of humour and listening in audio form definitely felt like it added to the experience and reminded me of why I used to enjoy Louise's vlogs. I can imagine it took a lot of courage and strength for her to write some parts of this book as they're very personal and I really applaud her for that as I can see them really resonating with and helping out people who have had or are having similar experiences.
August 25, 2020
If I'm being honest I wasn't sure about buying this book originally as I'm not a mum but as an avid watcher of Louise's YouTube channel I thought I'd give it a go.
OMG! Let me tell you for starters, you do not need to me a mum in order to read this. I was hooked from the start. This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, I laughed, I cried, I smiled and I got angry amongst the rest. It was so well written and I can only imagine how hard parts of it were to write for Louise.
She takes you on a total journey, from telling you about child birth, to losing her mum at such a young age, mental and physical abuse, to the polar opposite of comical stories of dates that she has been on, hilarious stories of Darcy and Pearl and the joys of motherhood. Also, an added bonus is Louise's dark humour that most of us know (and love) I personally vibe with this and think it adds to it coming from the heart and being totally genuine.
It definitely felt like an open hearted convo with a best friend and I for sure would recommend this to anyone (well maybe over a certain age, young adult at the youngest perhaps) to read.
OMG! Let me tell you for starters, you do not need to me a mum in order to read this. I was hooked from the start. This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, I laughed, I cried, I smiled and I got angry amongst the rest. It was so well written and I can only imagine how hard parts of it were to write for Louise.
She takes you on a total journey, from telling you about child birth, to losing her mum at such a young age, mental and physical abuse, to the polar opposite of comical stories of dates that she has been on, hilarious stories of Darcy and Pearl and the joys of motherhood. Also, an added bonus is Louise's dark humour that most of us know (and love) I personally vibe with this and think it adds to it coming from the heart and being totally genuine.
It definitely felt like an open hearted convo with a best friend and I for sure would recommend this to anyone (well maybe over a certain age, young adult at the youngest perhaps) to read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 8, 2020
I am speechless about this book.
An absolute rollercoaster of emotions, I laughed out loud at parts and also cried at others. Louise is such a strong woman, and I think it’s incredible how she has decided to share her story to help others.
I would love to listen to the audiobook of this one day - how Louise recorded it herself I will never know, I had to put the book down at points as I couldn’t see through my tears. I can’t even begin to imagine how hard it was for Louise to relive some of these moments.
I’m not a mum, and while I would absolutely love to be one day, I am not planning on for a good few years yet. Despite not being able to relate to many of the topics, I felt a very close bond to Louise while reading this book. Her lovely personality shone through and I know her girls will really treasure having this to read when they are grown with children of their own.
Definitely put a couple of hours aside if you are planning on reading this book as I couldn’t put it down!
An absolute rollercoaster of emotions, I laughed out loud at parts and also cried at others. Louise is such a strong woman, and I think it’s incredible how she has decided to share her story to help others.
I would love to listen to the audiobook of this one day - how Louise recorded it herself I will never know, I had to put the book down at points as I couldn’t see through my tears. I can’t even begin to imagine how hard it was for Louise to relive some of these moments.
I’m not a mum, and while I would absolutely love to be one day, I am not planning on for a good few years yet. Despite not being able to relate to many of the topics, I felt a very close bond to Louise while reading this book. Her lovely personality shone through and I know her girls will really treasure having this to read when they are grown with children of their own.
Definitely put a couple of hours aside if you are planning on reading this book as I couldn’t put it down!
December 6, 2020
✨MumLife - Louise Pentland✨
I’ve watched Louise’s YouTube channel for years, ever since she was ‘Sprinkle of Glitter’ and Darcy couldn’t even talk. Whilst I absolutely adored her content, I never bought/read her books as I just never tend to read YouTuber’s books - however when she released this, I was drawn in. I don’t have children (nor do I ever want to after hearing Louises pregnancy/birth story!) but I felt intrigued to understand more about Louise, her life when she got pregnant, and most importantly - her childhood which she had mentioned over the years wasn’t the happiest, but never really went into detail. This book is delightful. It’s witty, it’s heartbreaking, it’s a bit gross if you’re squeamish - but that’s only a small part of the story. Not only is this book interesting, amazing and highly courageous of Louise, she is also donating 100% of her royalties to the NSPCC - so it’s definitely worth the purchase💚✨
Additionally, this book and her creation of the “Wilde Readers” Facebook group is what inspired me to begin my bookstagram!
⭐️4/5
I’ve watched Louise’s YouTube channel for years, ever since she was ‘Sprinkle of Glitter’ and Darcy couldn’t even talk. Whilst I absolutely adored her content, I never bought/read her books as I just never tend to read YouTuber’s books - however when she released this, I was drawn in. I don’t have children (nor do I ever want to after hearing Louises pregnancy/birth story!) but I felt intrigued to understand more about Louise, her life when she got pregnant, and most importantly - her childhood which she had mentioned over the years wasn’t the happiest, but never really went into detail. This book is delightful. It’s witty, it’s heartbreaking, it’s a bit gross if you’re squeamish - but that’s only a small part of the story. Not only is this book interesting, amazing and highly courageous of Louise, she is also donating 100% of her royalties to the NSPCC - so it’s definitely worth the purchase💚✨
Additionally, this book and her creation of the “Wilde Readers” Facebook group is what inspired me to begin my bookstagram!
⭐️4/5
August 8, 2020
This book has felt like a true privilege to read. Never before reading ‘Mumlife’ have I laughed, cried, and felt so much love in the same book. Although I am not a mum, and have not been through the traumatic childhood that Louise went through, I felt so connected to her - any reader can tell this is a true outpouring of her emotions and love for her own mum, as well as Darcy and Pearl. Unfortunately of course I do not have the pleasure of knowing her in real life, but as an oldie but goldie, I found it so much easier to connect with the author behind these powerful words, as well as laugh at her brilliant sense of humour! I think every woman should be given the opportunity to read this book because of that important, simple message that no woman should feel alone and there is no shame in seeking help if you need it. Plus all the royalties being donated to the NSPCC!!Louise is truly a good egg. ❤️
January 7, 2021
⭐⭐⭐⭐ REVIEW
I have just finished reading #mumlife
"What nobody tells you about being a mum" by @louisepentland
Wow, this was such an emotional read for me. Like Louise, the birth of my first child was horrendous and traumatic and my second was the complete opposite. There was so much I could relate to.
I loved how much the book touched on Louise's relationship with her own mum. Again, I could relate to this as I have so much love for my own mother- she is literally the best person I know. This book was a Christmas gift from my mum, she even included an Amazon gift note and made herself "LOL".....bless her. 😂
This book put everything into perspective whilst being hilarious at times. Its so honest and heartwarming. A refreshing read to know that all the motherhood feels you experience are validated and that lots of other mums feel the same way.
Highly reccommend to all my mummy pals
I have just finished reading #mumlife
"What nobody tells you about being a mum" by @louisepentland
Wow, this was such an emotional read for me. Like Louise, the birth of my first child was horrendous and traumatic and my second was the complete opposite. There was so much I could relate to.
I loved how much the book touched on Louise's relationship with her own mum. Again, I could relate to this as I have so much love for my own mother- she is literally the best person I know. This book was a Christmas gift from my mum, she even included an Amazon gift note and made herself "LOL".....bless her. 😂
This book put everything into perspective whilst being hilarious at times. Its so honest and heartwarming. A refreshing read to know that all the motherhood feels you experience are validated and that lots of other mums feel the same way.
Highly reccommend to all my mummy pals
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 20, 2022
I have been watching Louise on YouTube for probably nearly a decade since her ‘Sprinkle of Glitter Days’. I don’t know if I’ll ever have children so it was partly curiosity and also as I want to be a social worker I want to read about as many life experiences as possible. This books is an autobiography telling Louise’s journey of motherhood both in terms of her life leading up to becoming a mum and after the birth of her children. The book is written in a very casual and chatty style (it got a bit too unstructured and informal for me) but it does make the book very approachable. This is particularly helpful when dealing with some of the more challenging issues like child abuse, birth trauma etc. I admire Louise hugely for speaking open only about those issues and helping break taboos. There is quite a bit of jumping around in terms of the timeline as the book is by theme and I got a little confused in places.
August 30, 2020
I've been a fan of Louise's videos for some time, so I was excited to pick up this book. The book focuses on Louise's life, from her childhood (which very sadly featured the loss of her mother and then an abusive stepmother), to the birth of her daughters, the first of which Louise later suffered from PTSD. Amongst these more serious topics were also funny dating stories, and advice and tips on mothering and life. Having been a fan of Louise's Youtube videos, I had heard a few of the stories before, but I still found them amusing to read about.
I'm not a mother, but I think anyone will enjoy this book, for Louise makes it personal, funny, sympathetic and relatable. Louise is such a strong, thoughtful and caring person. I'm sure her children and her mother would be extremely proud of her.
I'm not a mother, but I think anyone will enjoy this book, for Louise makes it personal, funny, sympathetic and relatable. Louise is such a strong, thoughtful and caring person. I'm sure her children and her mother would be extremely proud of her.
April 14, 2022
I follow Louise Pentland on social media but this wasn't really on my radar until it came up as a suggestion on another book on Amazon. I saw it was in the Audible Plus library so decided to have a listen.
I did think it was going to be a sort of "manual" for parenting, and Louise's experiences, but that was only part of it. It covered a few topics including her upbringing, pregnancies, birth stories, and being a business owner (and well known influencer!).
Being a follower of Louise, there were some parts of the book I already knew. But some of it, especially her upbringing, was new to me and heartbreaking to hear. Parts of it I identified with, such as her birth experiences.
For the most part I did enjoy it, but there was a bit too much casual/text talk like "LOL", and I just found the constant repetition of "Mummy" (rather than interchanging it with "Mum") a bit cringe!
I did think it was going to be a sort of "manual" for parenting, and Louise's experiences, but that was only part of it. It covered a few topics including her upbringing, pregnancies, birth stories, and being a business owner (and well known influencer!).
Being a follower of Louise, there were some parts of the book I already knew. But some of it, especially her upbringing, was new to me and heartbreaking to hear. Parts of it I identified with, such as her birth experiences.
For the most part I did enjoy it, but there was a bit too much casual/text talk like "LOL", and I just found the constant repetition of "Mummy" (rather than interchanging it with "Mum") a bit cringe!
August 30, 2020
Wow! I’ve just finished this! I can’t say it has been an easy read. I have cried so much through these pages. It is a special book that I have and will cherish forever, this novel cut me deep. Deeper than I have ever gone with any words on a page within a book. It has held such a high place in my heart and will always be there. Louise I thank you for sharing your story with me and with thousands of other readers! I am glad I got to have a glimpse into your life and your journey as the years have gone by! Louise. I have the up most respect for you, to share such a story and it has been a blessing to be with you on this journey and I can honestly say I am here for you, always.
September 2, 2021
Wow, wow, wow!
This book, I just couldn’t put it down!
After I had put my 2 daughters to bed last night I sat down and started this book and before I knew it, it was 11.30 at night!
As soon as I woke up this morning the book was all that was on my mind.
It’s now 5pm the day after starting it and I’ve already finished it!
The way Louise words it and the style it was just so addicting as well as feeling ALL the emotions whilst reading her book! Also can I just say how much of a strong person she is, to have the life she was dealt and still kept it all together whilst raising two amazing little girls.
Highly recommend!
This book, I just couldn’t put it down!
After I had put my 2 daughters to bed last night I sat down and started this book and before I knew it, it was 11.30 at night!
As soon as I woke up this morning the book was all that was on my mind.
It’s now 5pm the day after starting it and I’ve already finished it!
The way Louise words it and the style it was just so addicting as well as feeling ALL the emotions whilst reading her book! Also can I just say how much of a strong person she is, to have the life she was dealt and still kept it all together whilst raising two amazing little girls.
Highly recommend!
February 9, 2025
Mumlife is a feel good book about parenting.
Louise has written her life about becoming a mum, what she has gone through, such as losing her own Mum at a very young age.
I can relate to some parts of this book. Having had a horrible experience with a step Mother myself, who used to say hurtful things to me then try passing me off with gifts. My Dad passed away last year and I finally broke away from having a step monster. I like Louise love writing lists ( maybe it's a Louise thing?). I loved the letters to her daughters, this is something I may do. I did find parts of this book repetitive but thinking about that now, it's what helps make those parts of the book stick in your memory.
Louise has written her life about becoming a mum, what she has gone through, such as losing her own Mum at a very young age.
I can relate to some parts of this book. Having had a horrible experience with a step Mother myself, who used to say hurtful things to me then try passing me off with gifts. My Dad passed away last year and I finally broke away from having a step monster. I like Louise love writing lists ( maybe it's a Louise thing?). I loved the letters to her daughters, this is something I may do. I did find parts of this book repetitive but thinking about that now, it's what helps make those parts of the book stick in your memory.
August 12, 2020
I've watched Louise on YT for years so felt like I needed to read this book (even though I'm not a mum myself). It's a real easy read, and something that I'd finished within 24hrs. It was so easy to just keep wanting to read more! It covers her childhood, child birth and trauma, as well as her current life. She gives an honest account and is really down to earth (unlike a lot of other influencers!). I can relate to her in a lot of ways which is why, even though I'm not a mum (yet), I felt like I could bond with the book and her story.
August 25, 2020
* Synopsis: Louise Pentlands tells us about her experiences in motherhood. Including her fragmented family, her abusive childhood and her relationship with other women.
* Pros: this book raised all sorts of emotions in me from anger to sadness to laughter, the writing style made you feel as though you were engaging in a conversation, incredibly written and engaging. So sensitive to all different opinions on different topics, an all round great book.
* Cons: could not think of any
* Would I recommend: yes, if you were going to read any book this year let this be it.
* Pros: this book raised all sorts of emotions in me from anger to sadness to laughter, the writing style made you feel as though you were engaging in a conversation, incredibly written and engaging. So sensitive to all different opinions on different topics, an all round great book.
* Cons: could not think of any
* Would I recommend: yes, if you were going to read any book this year let this be it.
September 16, 2020
Jeez Louise, that was a rollercoaster! As an ‘oldie but goldie’, woman, daughter, social worker, feminist and hopefully future mama, I laughed and cried my way through this. Thank you for your sincerity and integrity, it was lovely to get a glimpse into motherhood from your eyes and about precious moments; like Darcy wishing Pearl into existence, your heartfelt letters to your daughters and finding happiness with Liam. It was especially poignant to read about your childhood and how you have worked through this. You’ve done your mum proud, you’re a very good egg! 5/5
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