M is for Mummy: 'A funny and touching insight into music, autism and motherhood' Dawn French

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When the car finally jerked to a stop, John was thoroughly lost. The driver took the keys, stepped out of the car, and let the door slam. A sound which seemed to echo in the not nearly well enough lit cavern. She’ll live,” he answered the unspoken question. “The spleen isn’t quite necessary, but her GP will need to know… or the ward doctor if she’s headed for prison.” She is at breaking point and needs help and answers to the questions on how to deal with a spectrum child and to adapt to society judging them as a "little different" as they view it.

And as to Oded Fehr, who plays the mysterious desert guardian of the mummy's tomb (a role traditionally assayed by Welsh character actors) -- I and the rest of the ladies in my party indicated, through a series of incoherent grunts and some unattractive drooling, a strong desire to see much, much more of him. And we mean that both literally and figuratively. Powers that be, please take note. Cheeky, impossible, stubborn, grumpy woman. John liked her, his lips quirking just slightly as he answered. “As long as you weren’t too attached to having a spleen, you likely won’t notice much difference after the healing is done.” It sure is, my friend.’ I winked. ‘It may not look that pretty down there, but at least it smells divine.’ My face still hurts from laughing. There are so many hilarious and might I add very detailed scenes in this book that will have you in hysterics. But there are also a lot of heartwarming moments that will have you in tears at the beauty of Lucy’s relationships with her little family. John’s door opened just abruptly. And this time the driver had a gun in his hand, the silencer probably not necessary this far from any observers.This book is really funny and full of lots of laugh out loud moments, I enjoyed it so much I found it really hard to put down. It is not just a funny book, though as it is also the story of a mother's love for her family and how much she cares for them. The children in the story are delightful and very endearing. Have you ever felt like you have nothing to be grateful for? That your circumstances are too miserable to bear and that any attempt at thankfulness would be faking it? I did feel quite sympathetic towards Lucy as she found it hard to loose the weight after her second baby. After both of my daughters were born I immediately lost the weight, but I know a few mothers don’t, this one of the reasons why this story is so relatable.

Short, fast-moving chapters keep the story engaging and effortlessly aligned with the Author's blog writing style. Cox has written easy readable, candid and humourous mum fiction with no topic off the table, from relationships to financial worries. Cox has given us a relatable family story that is endearing and one that you can't help but root for, and one you would enjoy spending the company of a few hours in. Excuse me, but where is W?’ he said as he walked in clutching a letter V in one hand and a Y in the other. ‘I need it. I need it. Need it. Need it,’ he chanted four times because he was four years old and, in his mind, every demand had to be made exactly four times. Both men leaned forward for the next line. On screen, Judi delivered it perfectly: “If I wanted sarcasm, I would talk to my children.” Stan is due to go to primary school next year and may be autistic, or possibly a genius. Lucy is always "failing" at something but she knows how to handle Stan, she just wants the rest of the world to know as well. The sharp series of raps on the exterior door had him falling into silence. With a serious air of frustration, the man exited the room. But when he opened the exterior door, John truly relaxed.

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This is one rather special family that has wormed its way into my heart, and I really want more from them, A very entertaining debut novel, from an author I will certainly be keen to read more from. There is a lot of humour to be had with this book, as well as a heart meltingly perfect finale that was unexpected in its nature but just worked for the characters.

M Is For Mummy is a terrific book readers will want to tell all their friends and family about. 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. In a culture that assures us that the only way to be an “authentic” mom is to focus almost exclusively on the challenges and negative aspects of motherhood, it’s easy to fall into the trap of being afraid to speak out about the flip side of the coin: the truth that the joys and benefits of motherhood abound if only we have eyes to see them and the courage to proclaim them. John Watson, enjoying a rare bit of London sunshine, sighed as the BMW swung a U-turn and pulled to the curb next to him. He glanced down at the Tesco bag hanging from his hand and shrugged. Nothing perishable, just the random requests of his mad flatmate. At least there was no milk to go off. For now, it’ll be a bit before she comes out from under the sedation. You’ve got a good team here. Don’t quite know why you needed me.” Brendan Fraser looks good, has a fabulous voice, and a whole boatload of goofy charm. Hey! Call me shallow, but that's pretty much all I'm looking for in a screen idol. John Hannah was acceptable, if not inspired, as the wastrel brother. Rachel Weisz is gorgeous, and acquits herself well in the role of "Heroine in an Adventure Film;" i.e., she screams and gets rescued a lot.For an instant, the Superintendent lost his confidence. Then, scoffing, he replied, “Watson? You must be joking.” Hardly at all – I’d say it’s only a two right now. But when it hits a ten and I’m begging to be put down, you’ve got to promise me that you’ll do whatever it takes to get me all of the drugs.’