Why Mummy Doesn't Give a ****! by Gill Sims - Fiction - Paperback

Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780008340483. Publisher: HarperCollins. Age Range: Adult (Fiction). Overview:. Why Mummy Doesn't Give a ****! is the riotously funny third instalment in Gill Sims' bestselling Why Mummy series, following an exhausted mother questioning when the never-ending "phases" of parenting will finally end. From sleepless nights to teenage strops, Sims skewers the chaos of family life with razor-sharp wit. A brilliant paperback pick for tired parents who need a laugh, a gift, or proof they are not alone in the madness.. About the Book:. Family, as our narrator wryly observes, begins with a capital eff. In this sharp, laugh-out-loud sequel to Why Mummy Drinks and Why Mummy Swears, Gill Sims returns to the diary of a mother permanently teetering on the edge of sanity. Everyone keeps telling her it's "just a phase" - the sleepless nights, the potty-training disasters, the tantrums, the relentless sing-alongs, the sullen teenage silences - but fifteen years in, she's still waiting for the phases to end. Told in Sims' trademark diary format, the book captures the small, absurd battles of everyday parenting: negotiating bedtimes, surviving school runs, fielding unsolicited advice, and dreaming of a quiet cottage far from the chaos. It validates every frazzled parent's daily grind, turning the mundane into something uproariously funny and deeply relatable. Sims' voice - honest, sarcastic, and utterly warm underneath the exasperation - has made the Why Mummy series a word-of-mouth phenomenon among UK parents. Beneath the swearing and sarcasm sits a genuinely tender portrait of family life - messy, exhausting, and completely worth it. It's a comfort read for anyone who has locked themselves in the bathroom for five minutes of peace, and a reminder that the chaos doesn't last forever.. Key Benefits:. Hilarious, relatable diary-style fiction from a bestselling British author.. Perfect gift for tired parents, new mums, or anyone wh