Slummy Mummy

Penguin Books contacted me recently asking if I would review a novel coming out this summer called:  “Slummy Mummy” by Fiona Neill.  It was described as sort of a Bridget Jones Diary book.  I loved it and recommend it without hesitation. 

Lucy Sweeney is the antithesis of a super mom which endears her to the reader right off the bat.  The novel opens with her architect husband Tom drinking from the glass holding her contact lenses.  This sets the tone for the novel.  Lucy clearly loves her children but the day to day tasks of parenting three young boys often lead into a frenzy of mishaps and chaos.  Tom by contrast is orderly, organized and efficient.  He sees part of his role in the household as keeping Lucy in line to help minimize the chaos. 
 
Much of the novel centers on Lucy’s relationships with some of the other parents at her children’s school.  Among these are Robert Bass who she refers to as “sexy domesticated Dad” and Isobel, “Yummy Mummy #1″.  Several relationships are formed and the drama unfolds. 
 
Parenting is demanding and we all think we could be doing a better job.  This is a fun read and offers some much needed light heartedness to parents who are pulled in multiple directions and maybe still looking for Mr. or Ms. Right.  It will have you laughing out loud and even seeing yourself in some of Lucy’s hilarious antics. 

To purchase “Slummy Mommy” click here.