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Namaste Motherf*ckers

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Namaste Motherf*ckers

By: Cally Beaton
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 'What an absolute book this is!' - Dawn French

'This book is the perfect guide to show you how to live life to the max' - Fearne Cotton

'Do I want a Cally Beaton rebrand? Hell yeah.' - Sally Phillips

'This is the best writing by Mrs Beaton since that cookbook' - Sandi Toksvig

Part memoir, part stereotype-defying manifesto, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a funny, empowering, practical book that takes an irreverent look at the author's own story of radical midlife reinvention - taking her from meetings in the boardroom to becoming a stand-up comedian - thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers encouraging her to make change happen.

Sharing stories and experiences from her career, alongside lessons learned from the many celebrities and experts that have guested on her hit podcast of the same name, Cally challenges at every turn the age-old narrative that women become invisible when they cease to be fertile.

It's also a book about defying the bullsh*t expectation that midlife women at best maintain (looks, career, relationships), at worst decline. With ambitious thinking and personal development takeouts from her time as a coach, Cally debunks many of the myths surrounding the female of the species and gives a fresh, funny and life-affirming look at what it means to be a middle-aged woman who is willing to take a chance, put herself out there and who is also willing to fail.©2025 Cally Beaton Aging & Longevity Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Self-Esteem Comedy Funny Witty Feel-Good Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Celebrity

Critic reviews

'This is the best writing by Mrs Beaton since that cookbook.' - Sandi Toksvig
'Spins tales like Aisling Bea, has the hair and strength of Pippi Longstocking, and the punk edge of Debbie Harry. Do I want a Cally Beaton rebrand? Hell yeah.' - Sally Phillips
There is no single word to describe Cally Beaton so here are several: wry, warm, astutue, hilarious, and totally happifying.' - Susie Dent
'This book is the perfect guide to show you how to live life to the max.' - Fearne Cotton
'Cally is a comedy queen - fiery, intelligent and totally original' - Sara Pascoe
'This excellent book delivers empathy, peace of mind and hard-won advice with a side order of Cally's trademark sweary feelgood factor. Plus: way less effort than yoga.' - Viv Groskop
'Who needs lots of long dead philosophers when you've got Cally Beaton bursting with life.' - Kirsty Wark
'A charming, witty guide book for anyone who's ever felt like an invisible imposter.' - Deborah Frances-White
'Immediately gripping and real - much needed. I LOVE THIS BOOK.' - Helen Lederer
'Hilarious, furious, fabulous - she IS woman. Hear her roar!' - Louisa Young
'A hugely inspiring story of one woman's refusal to go gentle into that good night (or anywhere) interwoven with a wise and witty guide to midlife - brava!' - Helen Russell, author of The Year of Living Danishly
'What an absolute book this is' - Dawn French
'For women, life is in two acts; the trick is surviving the interval. But once you get through the menopause, it's the best time of your life. Cally's gutsy, hilarious, kick-ass book will teach you how to age with mischief, audacity and sass, and how never to pass your amuse-by date' - Kathy Lette
'If you have ever met a woman over 40, or ever plan to, read this so you don't piss us off' - Angela Barnes
'Cally Beaton has walked the walk, and there is no-one better to talk the talk. This will be advice from the very best, and funniest, source possible.' - Richard Osman
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I liked the audible book. It’s humorous, relatable, inspirational. Cally is easy to listen too.

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This made me laugh out loud, shed a tear at times, and had me nodding at all the thoughtful realisations about women in this world. Thanks Cally, I am recommending this to many. Looking forward to the next one. But for now I’m going to listen all over again!

Loved this

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Absolutely hilarious and wonderfully written book. Its nice to be reminded that its ok to feel ok in your own slightly sagging skin.

Honest and very funny.

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Loved this so much - I’ve bought 5 copies for my besties for Christmas! Found myself nodding, smiling and laughing out loud - it helped me realise the best is yet to come!

Very real, funny & inspiring (which takes a lot during menopause!)

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Well done Cally! This was just what I needed to listen to, as I manage a difficult time in my life. Your story was warm, welcoming and spot on! Your voice is a gift and your narrative insightful and encouraging. Your strong, independent, funny and in part vulnerable story was much needed esp for women in mid life everywhere. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to book 2!

Cally is awesome!

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