"Why Mummy Drinks" is a hilarious and relatable book that captures the reality of modern motherhood. This book highlights the ups and downs of a stressed-out mother trying to manage her family and personal life. Gill Sim's sharp humor and witty writing make this an entertaining read that will have you laughing out loud and nodding along. Perfect for any mom who needs a break from the chaos of parenthood and wants to feel seen and understood.

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It is Mummy’s 39th birthday. She is staring down the barrel at a future of people asking if she wants to come to their yoga class, and book clubs, where everyone is wearing statement scarves and they are all ‘tiddly’ after a glass of Pinot Grigio. But Mummy does not want to go quietly into that good night of women with sensible haircuts who ‘live for their children’, boasting about Boy Child and Girl Child’s achievements. Instead, she clutches a large glass of wine, muttering FML over and over, and then remembers the gem of an idea she’s had…

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