M is for Mummy

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This started out as a laugh out loud mummy memoir which had me chuckling along as the realities of birth really resonated with me but then it explored what it is to have a child that does not fit in with societal norms. Totally recommend for anyone who is more interested in talking about parenting for what it really is than living up to the Instagram hype of "modern parenting".

I have two daughters, that are fully grown up now, but I remember how difficult it was to run baths, washing and ironing, cooking and cleaning with not much time for myself. However, the book did begin to improve as it delved more into Lucy's eldest son, Stanley, aged 4, who has suspected autism. Her husband Ed is often off touring and playing his guitar behind the likes of Josh Groban on TV while she is at home making sure she serves Stanley his dinner correctly, otherwise all hell will break loose.

I get it, the "mummyhood is hard so let's have a laugh about it" genre sells well and why mess with a winning formula? Lucy is a Celloist, her husband also a musician, now with two young children to bring up she is finding it hard to follow her career and hard to find time for herself. However, the book is written in a laugh out loud, lighthearted and easy way, making it a really enjoyable read too. I always enjoy reading books featuring young families and seeing how they cope and within the first few pages I was laughing with that opening, and then as we meet Stan, I found him incredibly endearing to start and very loveable.

The main character, Lucy, complains about everything to do with being a mother, and a wife, some of which resonated with me as a toddler mum, but much of which seemed like it was trying too hard to be funny. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. With a little help from her friends, Lucy comes up with a plan to get her life on track, claw back her career and help her son find his place in the world. From the first chapter Cox has captured your attention with a fast-paced comedy that will have you laughing out loud, just like I was. Funny, feel-good and fabulous, M Is For Mummy is a charming tale full of moments that will have readers roaring with laughter and others that will have them reaching for the tissues.

The story was so realistic, believable and relatable that at some points I literally thought I’d written a book myself without realising! Cox has done an excellent job making it feel that it's alright to say, 'The mental load is so overwhelming that I fail to articulate a response. There are times that it feels that Lucy is getting it wrong handling Stanley’s behaviour; this adds to the overall realness of the storyline - what mother doesn’t get it wrong sometimes with their children never mind before she has an education in neurodiversity and what mother at times questions her gut when it is telling her that something is wrong which ultimately leads Lucy to the answers. But rather the small moments that add up to you losing yourself whilst caring for others, trying to make your way back to work at the same time as learning all about the new you that was born when your child was, keeping your relationship alive when knee deep in nappies.

NOTE: other restrictions can be a result of our security platform detecting potential malicious activity. The author did an excellent job of describing how difficult life can be as a mother to an autistic child and she did it with good humour and a lot of patience. Then there's the mummy lit with the funny plot lines about the clueless mummy trying to compete against the neighbourhood yummy mummies. Royal Mail will aim to deliver your parcel the following working day but it can sometimes take longer. Lucy is about to learn that mums are the true superheroes in this world who can achieve anything – providing they believe in themselves.Since giving birth to her second child, Lucy’s life is totally unrecognisable: the romance in her marriage is officially dead and so is the career it took her years to build. Lucy has also had to more or less give up her own career as a musician to be able to look after her children while they are still young. So many mothers will relate to this book and I commend Katy Cox for highlighting the true emotional cost of parenthood, using her own genuine experience raising two autistic children.

I found the story full of humour with a diet plan, that left me feeling heartbroken for Lucy, when her diet plan leaves her frustrated. I want to thank Readers First, Atlantic Books and Katy Cox for allowing me to read this book and give my personal thoughts.I read this incredibly quickly as I just wanted to keep reading which is always the sign of a good book. M is for Mummy is a wonderful book that made me laugh out loud, and also made me cry so be warned if listening to this on the tube! There's no denying she had a lot on her plate, but she gave off the vibe that she hated her life and moaned about EVERYTHING, so wasn't a pleasant or escapist read. One of the heartwrenching moments is when Stan has a 'moment' over a McDonald's happy meal toy, which results in Lucy and Ed's attempts to calm him.