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Parenting the Sh*t out of Life

By: Mother Pukka, Papa Pukka
Narrated by: Anna Whitehouse, Matt Farquharson
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For people who happen to be parents (or might be soon). Because for every turdy nappy you sadly deposit into a gag-reflex-inducing bin, there's a moment that's less sh*t around the corner.

This is not an audiobook that will help you grow (or raise) a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and can see through the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry. But that's not guaranteed. Nothing is really guaranteed as a nurturer of the small people.

Here is one couple's take on the horrors and humour of modern parenting told from his side and hers: honest, sad and laugh-out-loud funny. From deciding to try for a baby to the harrowing realities of miscarrying, from pregnancy and labour to bringing baby home and trying to reconcile the old life with the new - this audiobook will speak to anyone with a small human of their own or hoping to take that fateful step.

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©2017 Anna Whitehouse (P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Fatherhood Motherhood Parenting & Families Parents & Adult Children Funny Feel-Good Heartfelt Witty Thought-Provoking Comedy Single Parent
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I’ve followed Anna on Instagram for years and enjoy her humour so was interested in this book even though my 4 children are now much older so wasn’t sure what this book could offer me. It offered a lovely heartwarming tale of love and a reassurance that we’re all just in this doing our best. The only reason I marked down a star was because I might’ve preferred a few more parenting tips and a little less of their story but maybe there’s another book to be written there.

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I'm not saying that this is a hard book to listen to because of the readers, it's more the content. There is a big focus on losing children in the early weeks of pregnancy, as well as the life-altering joy they bring. It's worth listening to just to prepare yourself, and if you've had a tough time conceiving, just to know that there are others out there who suffer. Also, no offence, but Papa Pukka you are not the easiest person to listen to without the crazy voices I'm sorry to say.

A Hard Listen at times but worth fighting through

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Lovely, funny story of modern parenting and how to navigate the twists and turns from the mother AND father s perspective. A great listen...

Funny and Heartwarming

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Deep and meaningful with an occasional belly laugh. great easy listen. reassuring that we are all human with extra insight into a host of other subjects. great listen

listening as a father to be

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loved it... absolutely hilarious. Not just funny, also gives lots of valuable information. A great light-hearted book for new parents!

Brilliant

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