The Secret Diary Of A Lockdown Mum

by Angie Bailey

All royalties of 2021 are being donated to the NHS - The Secret Diary of a Lockdown Mum takes you through the rollercoaster of emotions every woman in lockdown has felt. It is the daily account of how lockdown effected our mental and physical health. Until one fateful night where I decided everything needed to change. The ups, the downs, the highs and lows, the bonding, and the murder plots. How I succeeded in some aspects of parenting in lockdown, and how I spectacularly failed in others. This is a warts an all version of my life and the reveal of secret thoughts mums think but never say. Including the impact of panic buying, home schooling, conspiracy theories, marriage, NHS, and Black Lives Matter, how they all affected everyday people. Women around the world will empathize and laugh out loud at my journey, comparing similarities and finding comfort that they are not alone in their secret thoughts. How did this all effect the normal families of the UK? This book shows how I managed to keep my glass always half full, whilst trying not to get liver failure. A memoir with a sprinkling of commercial fiction. Lockdown affected everyone. Everyone has their story, this is mine.

Kindle Edition

Published September 5, 2020

About the author

Angie Bailey is an author from Essex who has previously self-published The Secret Diary of a Lockdown Mum series. Believe is Angie’s first novel and the first in a planned series of books designed to transcend age and to be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. Angie’s passions are her children, writing and fitness.

Reviews

[Simmone burnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read all mums defo need a read

Well what can i say it had me smiling from start to end .its been a great read.Angie what a talent you have.On so many levels i could relate to you. i have 5 kids with extra needs and lockdown as showed me you cant be a mum and teacher.lol .well done cant wait to see if another book comes along.p.s i hope iam not a tracy from the school.lol.xxx

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

2020 has been a year to forget, but you have not been alone and this book proves it.
This book has had me in tears of laughter, it’s made me understand my own frustrations with the world right now and the struggles with family life and that I was not alone.
Excellently written, witty tongue-in-cheek humour, loved it. Recommend

[Angel Heaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

One thing that made sense during these turmoil days is the book of Angie Bailey! Reading this book will lift your spirit, will make you forget the horrible coronavirus stories and news.
Every page is worth your time.
Author Angie is such a brilliant writer, she made ways on how to counter the horrible situation that the whole world is facing!
It is an easy read, relatable, hilarious, practical. A must-read for all but especially to mums out there! so many scenes where mums can relate!!!
I'll share this book with everyone in the family & community. Thanks for writing this amid the pandemic!

[Brandon Ellrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Humorous and relatable

I've always loved British humor and this book did not disappoint. I found it very interesting that although we are in different countries, the handling of COVID-19 was so similar--the government response, hoarding, face mask controversy, etc. The author's wit and sarcasm brought humor to a serious situation and made it realistic and relatable. It was not edited, which I think made the diary aspect that much more approachable.

[Brenda E. Mcdaniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting, humorous book about family life during the Pandemic. She describes the roller coaster emotions and stress of parenting. And teaching her children. But you can tell she loves her family very much. She also described views about the Pandemic. And all the ridiculous conspiracy theories. Good read!!

[Vicky Ball · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Very funny and easy to relate to. Takes you back to lockdown one and reminds us that you don't have to be a perfect mum. Great read. Fully recommend it.

[Author Leticia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly believe that this diary will reveal to posterity an accurate depiction of the lockdown of 2020; moms everywhere will be able to relate. My sister has a 5-year-old and 8-year-old, and throughout this whole period, I've also witnessed much of the frustration, anger, and exhaustion that plagued this UK mom as she fought to keep order in her home, her sanity, and composure.

She talks of the many battles that she fought with her children because they hated homeschooling and being locked in; humorously talks of her secret desire to plot her husband's murder because she wishes that he could help her out more with the chores and kids, instead of adding to her frustrations.

She keeps a diary to help her cope with her struggles and frustrations, and relies on wine and smoking more so than she would like, but through it all, she fights to remain positive and to acknowledge that not all has been lost; she is fairing a lot better than other unfortunate people who've lost family members to the COVID virus.

I couldn't help but laugh at her witty humor, agree with her keen observations, and sympathize with her desperate attempts to remain in control of her household and sanity.

Many years from now, someone will pick up this book, and be deeply impacted by the heartfelt and humorous stories depicted in this diary in the same manner that Anne Frank's diary stirred the emotions and conscience of the generations that ensued.

It truly is a revealing portrait of a woman who is just trying her best to be the best mom and wife that she can be under these very trying times.