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Drinking Custard
- The Diary of a Confused Mum
- Narrated by: Lucy Beaumont
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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From TV's award-winning comedy mum and the writer of Hullraisers, Lucy Beaumont, comes her hilarious debut on the trials and tribulations of motherhood.
Known for her sharp, witty and surreal view on everyday life, Lucy shares the unpredictable craziness of being a mum in this brilliant and laugh-out-loud 'mumoir'. Mums everywhere will recognise the madness of it all. Like when Lucy was hospitalised during her third trimester with chest pains but it turned out to be a burrito. Or when she was so tired at the park she forgot her own child's name.
Heart-warming and laugh-out-loud funny, Drinking Custard also captures Lucy's marriage to comedian Jon Richardson, as they navigate Lucy's raging pregnancy hormones and balk at pram prices together.
Get ready to make room on mum's bookshelf for Drinking Custard to sit alongside other mum classics such as Why Mummy Drinks, Hurrah for Gin! and The Unmumsy Mum.
Critic reviews
"A very funny, honest look at the ups and downs of parenting. I absolutely loved it." (Emily Dean, host of Walking the Dog)
"As a mum of two girls, I was nodding, laughing and emotional. I recognised so much of Lucy's journey in my own.... I really loved it." (YolanDa Brown, BBC Loose Ends)
"Warning: so funny, even the strongest pelvic floors will be tested." (Net Mums)
"Lucy, a favourite comic of mine, manages to shed new light on something so universal. Her reaction to parenting is ridiculously refreshing and loaded with guilty laugh out loud honesty. After the school run, I implore you to pick a page, any page, then realise you're not alone. A gentle funny stroke of parenting genius." (Johnny Vegas)
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By: Louise Allen
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The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir
- By: Lesley Allen
- Narrated by: Bríd Brennan
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 24
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Biddy Weir is a quirky girl. Abandoned by her mother as a baby, and with a father who's not quite equipped for the challenges of modern parenting, Biddy lives in her own little world, happy to pass her time painting by the sea and watching the birds go by. That is, until she meets Alison Flemming. Because there are a few things about Biddy that aren't normal, you see. And Alison isn't afraid to point them out to the world. All of a sudden, Biddy's quiet life is thrown into turmoil. If only there was someone to convince her that, actually, everyone's a little bit weird....
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Lonely Life Of Biddy Weir
- By George Criticos on 08-10-20
By: Lesley Allen
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Queen of the Mersey
- By: Maureen Lee
- Narrated by: Maggie Ollerenshaw
- Length: 17 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Queenie is only 14 and has been deserted by her mother. Set in Liverpool and Wales at the outbreak of World War II, this story explores themes of female friendship and betrayal from the perspective of a group of women of widely different ages.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining
- By W on 05-27-08
By: Maureen Lee
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Tressa
- The 12-Year-Old Mum
- By: Tressa Middleton
- Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 181
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 157
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 156
Tressa Middleton made UK history when she became Britain's youngest mum in 2006 aged just 12 years and eight months. Her case provoked shock and outrage - but the truth behind the headlines was far sadder than anyone could ever have imagined. Born into a life of poverty and neglect, Tressa was forced to grow up fast when was she taken into care at just four years old. She was returned to her mother's chaotic world, but by the age of seven, she was being abused by her own brother and at 11 years old she fell pregnant with his child. For years she kept his dark secret in an attempt to hold her family together until the truth threatened to destroy her completely.
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5 out of 5 stars
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truly amazing such a beautiful n strong Young wome
- By kelly on 12-22-18
By: Tressa Middleton
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The Other Son
- By: Nick Alexander
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 96
Alice has been lying to herself for years, holding fast to the belief that the needs of her family far outweigh her own. But her outwardly successful marriage hides dark secrets, and for much of her life the children were the only reason she stuck around. These days, though her successful banker son lives nearby, his young wife seems to do everything she can to keep Alice at bay. As for Alice's other son, he has always been something of a stranger and has been traveling for so long that Alice isn't even sure what continent he is on anymore.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderfully Done!
- By Ann on 11-06-16
By: Nick Alexander
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- Anonymous User
- 01-09-24
Lucy is so unapologetically herself!
This book was such a delight! The ending made me tear up because I knew exactly what that feeling was. I love Lucy’s northern/Hull accent. I also love the way Lucy is so authentic. Everything we see now days is so generated and staged. It’s so refreshing to hear Lucy’s take on being a snob/down to earth. I love the little quips from Jon and I love that little talking frog who lets us know that life in general is going to take the piss. It’s all about rolling with it and this book is proof after proof that no matter what you just gotta keep rolling with it.
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- Tim P Brooks
- 10-06-21
Wonderful
Love love love . Such a great story of parenting . Warm and funny … Lucy is a total gem !!!!
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- Anonymous
- 03-14-22
I adore it!
I enjoyed Lucy’s book so much that I didn’t want it to be over. And when I finished it, I started to listen all over again! She’s so honest about her motherhood journey and herself and is incredibly welcoming to the reader/listener. Oh, and it’s HILARIOUS!! Thank you, Lucy!
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- Michelle Edwards-Strong
- 09-12-23
So funny!
This has kept me laughing all during my commute! Hoping she has more to come!
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- Tex E.
- 11-08-23
Delightful
If you like British humor, you will love this. Her perspective is unique. I wish she had more.
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