Whilst I completely understand how many, many readers have loved this book I'm afraid I just didn't warm to it. It has echoes of Bridget Jones, and when I first read Bridget Jones I was of a similar age, and at a similar point in my life, and I loved her & the fresh style of the writing. Perhaps it was that this felt a little like tired, worn-out & jaded Bridget Jones with kids & a lame husband! I knew it would be sweary, obviously, but it honestly stopped being funny & just began to seem too much not all that far into the book.
I didn't really warm to Ellen either. Yes, she was struggling with many of the same struggles as me - husband, children, family, home, work - but good grief she did make it hard for herself! And so my sympathy kept edging over into annoyance, so instead of finding humour & empathy I kept finding myself thinking 'for goodness sake, get a grip!'
So. That left me not terribly gripped, and so this wasn't a compelling read for me.

There are some really, really funny bits, and some parts that are so spot on they're really cleverly done, but I'm afraid overall this just wasn't the book for me.

I really enjoyed Why Mummy Drinks and this one too, but it's quite a different book, not as funny, and with some uncomfortable descriptions of family life that I'm afraid are the reality of some households, although I cannot believe that any intelligent man would think that taking a meal his wife had prepared out of the freezer and warming it up counted as "cooking".

The first book was at its best when dealing with the visit of the awful relations and this was missing here. Not sure where she can go next with this idea, but she can be a very funny writer.

Humorous, easy reading! I cant say I was laughing out loud, or rushing to get back to the next chapter, but I do think fondly of this book which is like an ode to all Mums. The main character is a bit annoying and over-the-top, but she also has thoughts and experiences that sound extremely familiar. This book definitely strikes a chord, especially for stay-at-home mums turned full-time-employed mums. The author has a humorous turn of phrase and apt observations from raising children, to interacting with the school mums, to balancing work-life balance. A book that needs to be heard, even though it doesn't take itself that seriously.

I have followed Gill's writing since she posted long captions on Facebook and always found her laugh out loud funny. This book is no different, a hilarious look at parenting, that kept me turning the page. If you love her other stuff you will love this too!

A funny highly relatable read. So many things made we want to laugh out loud, particularly the PTA stuff - I've been there and done that!!
The over use of 'eleventy billionth time' and 'bastarding' did really start to annoy me though - terms I have not heard in common use before, but used over and over again in the book.
Thank you to Netgalley for an early copy in return for a review.

This is the perfect book for relaxing with when you want to guarantee a laugh. Particularly suited to parents, I think this book was even better and funnier than the first one, "Why Mummy Drinks". Definitely recommended reading.

Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this book and only read part way through. It didn't seem very original or funny, there are lots of similar books out there that hit the mark better. Sorry.

A gorgeously written, amusing novel with a few profanities I didn't know! Stressed mum doing her best to keep her cool against all the classic family/school/life put downs. I loved this book.

This isn’t a book I would usually pick up, but the title had me intrigued. I am a mum of two young children and swearing was something I did not give up on becoming a mum. The book starts during the summer holidays, oh how I dread the summer holidays, the struggle is real! Gill Sims totally gets it, I love her writing style and have followed her Facebook page for a while. I will have to go back and read Why mummy drinks because I really enjoyed her honest insight into the the daily struggles of parenting. Any mums or dads out there give this a go you won’t be disappointed

A tongue in cheek resume of everyday situations that I'm sure most working mothers can relate to - at times I laughed out loud although at times the situations went a little too far ( maybe I'm just old )

Oh how I could relate to this book! I loved the fact that the Author is trying to juggle a new job, 2 children and a Husband while trying to keep everyone happy. Although light-hearted it also had some serious situations such as the treatment of Mums at work, which I think was spot on as I have observed this in one of my roles.
A well written read , entertaining and laugh out loud funny in parts.

A hilarious and exciting read. An outstanding addition to the Why Mummy collection and I hope there is more to come!

I absolutely love the author's Peter and Jane blog and read Why Mummy Drinks practically in one sitting, so I was very excited to find Why Mummy Swears on Netgalley. As a Mum myself I could relate to much of what occurs with the moppets and giggled a lot. The diary style it is written in is great as a busy Mum as you can dip in and out of it and not lose the plot , as it were. I really hope there's a third book, as this series brightens my day.

This is the follow-up to Why Mummy Drinks and continues the story of Ellen, her family and her dog and her attempts to keep her head above the waters of all of life’s demands. And boy, are there a lot of demands!

Like many women before her Ellen needs to go back to work – although her husband has a good job she feels the need to both have money she has earned to spend as she jolly well pleases* and to be something more than ‘just a Mummy’ – and this is where the trouble starts. The agency puts her forward for her dream job – which she gets despite an ‘eventful’ interview – but the job is full-time, add to this the fact that daughter Jane is rapidly approaching her teens (but not close enough to get the Instagram account she craves), Daddy is being particularly awkward and Ellen, somehow, manages to find herself in charge of the PTA. We may be living in the 2010s but it still seems to be women who are having to struggle with trying to do it all (be it all, have it all or just all…).

This book is, as I hoped, hilarious and incredibly sweary. At a basic level this is perfect, light reading but coming to it straight after the Matt Haig I also got more than a hint of the sheer panic parents – and particularly Mums – feel day in and day out. So, my personal ‘note to self’ is to be more sympathetic to the parents out there – it is a job which has to be done, and done with love, but I don’t think I could do it…


*obviously she uses rather stronger language than this….

This is the first book I have read from this author. Hilarious and relatable,I will definately be reading more of Gill Sims books.

Loved this book, a real laugh out loud read. I read it on holidays in one sitting and loved it. Perfect holiday reading material. Highly recommended.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Gill Sims for the copy of this book. I agreed to give my unbiased opinion voluntarily.

Full of satirical humour, this hilarious account of being a mum in the 21st-century is guaranteed to make you laugh and empathise with Mummy Ellen as she recounts her experiences with demanding but lovable kids, a less than appreciative husband and parents who present nearly as many problems as her children.

Its nearly twenty years since my kids were this age but I still remember the picky eaters and the constant sibling squabbling, so this story is timeless. The writing style is easy to read and chatty, but beneath the fun and despair, Ellen feels on a daily basis there are relevant examples of how women are perceived within the family and by society at large.

Whether you are in the midst of bringing up a young family or are experiencing it the second time around like me as a granny, this book will lighten your day and let you know it doesn't only happen to you.

A pertinent, fun read, that you'll find hard to put down.

I received a copy of this book from Harper Collins - non-fiction via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I had been looking forward to this for a while but I think the build up created a bit of a let down. I felt like The diary entries were more of a rambling of thoughts rather stories of events. I haven't read the author's first book but now I'm not sure I'm in a great rush. The content itself was amusing and realistic and I certainly could relate. There were most definitely some comical moments which were more so because you could relate so well.
I would still recommend anyone to read, particularly parents, not sure anyone without kids would find it of any interest but it is a bit like being given someone's diary to read, you're still intrigued and interested but just not excited about it.

Very funny! Very true to life! Just the book for curling up on a wet day. This will make you laugh, and cry, and reach for,the wine in sympathy.
I loved it, and will be reading her other books.

Thanks to netgalley for the ARC of this delightfully funny book. Being a mom myself, I could identify with so many of the scenarios painted in the book, and I fully understand the need to swear sometimes.....
Very well written, quirky and entertaining all in one.
Recommended!