From the creator of viral Tiktok sensation, Mammy Banter, comes a hilarious warts-and-all novel about modern motherhood – and how having it all sometimes isn’t what you think it might be. I will say that this book had one huge trigger warning that I wish I would have known about, and that was ageism. And when I say ageism, I mean it goes both ways. The young are down on anyone over 25, and the over 35 crowd isn't looking with a lot of love at the under 25 crowd. Funny- it took my generation a lot more years in between ages to be so snarky about each other. If you are looking for a light, entertaining, and comical read/listen, this is definitely for you. If you are a fan of Gill Sims, you will adore Serena Terry. I think the author deserves some kind of award for the high level of entertainment that the park scene brought and would recommend it for this part alone (if you know, you know - no spoilers here!) This may be the easiest 5 star rating I have ever given - an absolute hoot! The husband. I just loved how supportive he was. And I could also understand that he was confused by Tara’s change. I mean, if my husband suddenly started doing things with his hair or would start to wear other stuff and also react differently than normal, I would also worry/be confused. So yeah, at points I could understand, at other points I was like, boo, just let her do her thing. You can also see that she is getting a bit happier. It would definitely help if you would not just say she is fine, or nice, but instead gave a bigger compliment. But I did love that he was there for her and made sure that she had her own time to just do her thing. Just to blow some steam off. Having successfully completed level 16 of parenthood and managed to keep my child alive for that long - I could not relate to this book any more! I also got such a nostalgic feeling while reading it, with all the 90s music references (I am also a survivor of the over concealed lips era) and who doesn’t love a Friday night on the settee with your husband in front of gogglebox? 🤣

The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum by Serena Terry | Waterstones The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum by Serena Terry | Waterstones

I enjoyed this read-no I didn't love it, and it won't become a comfort read, but I very well will most likely pull this out one more time and give it a re-read. The perfect summer beach read. Tara has realized that between motherhood and her office job she has all but lost herself some where in between. Can Tara juggle, a teen, two kids under six, her husband, a full-time job and find herself ? But most of all, she's going to prove to herself that she can still be a mum, still work full time, and still be Beyonce... But most of all, she's going to prove to herself that she can still be a mum, still work full time, and still be Beyoncé… Life changed, you know. That’s part of the deal when we become parents. You put your own needs to one side and focus on what’s important,which is putting those wains of yours front and centre”Thanks goes to net galley, the publishers and the author for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. Tara Gallagher has had it, permanently tired, a shell of her former self. She once fantasised about becoming Beyoncé. Now that she's 36 with three children, a wonderful husband, and a mundane job, she spends Friday nights in her PJs watching Gogglebox instead of headlining Glastonbury. It’s time for a mammy makeover. She’s going to show her teenage daughter she’s still cool. Show her husband she’s still an absolute ride. And show her colleagues she’s still a Boss Bish.

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A hilarious warts-and-all novel about modern motherhood – and how having it all sometimes isn’t what you think it might be. I love books like this and this was no expectation. I laughed out loud at some of the antics and the things that Tara’s oldest would come out with and her oldest boy was hilarious. I had a few omg did they just say moments. I hope Serena writes more as I can’t wait to hear what happens next. This story like the narrator was hilarious. Some of the things to come out of Tara's mouth I've said myself (on a weekly basis I tell my husband Im going to punch him in thd balls because of our children 😆) so listening to this was Iike sitting down and having a vent with my best friends. This was a hilarious and remarkably honest look at being not just a Mammy but also about whether you can be yourself too. The chapter titles are also brilliant, for example, ‘That’s not Nutella [on the sofa]!’, ‘I’m not cursing, I’m Praying’ and ‘shove your organic parenting up your hole, Janice’.

This was a 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘯 and 𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 read, and you really shouldn’t go in to it taking it too seriously. I listened along with the audio book while I read it and it was narrated by the author brilliantly. I would recommend for the audio alone, certain parts had me in absolute stitches. Anti-feminist views, Ageism, Hypocrisy, Double standards, Victim blaming, Pedophilic implication, Misogyny/ Sexism. The plot flows beautifully, the narrator, Serena Terry herself, has an awesome Irish accent that’s so delightful to listen to. I couldn’t turn it off if I wanted to! Laughed out loud at work listening to this! If you like the Aisling books, I'd recommend this one and vice versa. I love Mammy Banter on TikTok and I love this book. Listening to Serena reading her own book with her Derry accent added a little something special to add. Really enjoyed this one. I suppose I found it more hilarious because it was all relevant to me - I too have 3 children, including a 13 year old and a two toddlers and my god this book just captures what real life is like perfectly. Brilliantly written, very very funny and so relatable!