An amusing easy read, perfect for those who remember Dawn O’Porter’s old TV shows or have previously enjoyed her fiction books.

This is told through diary entries and made me laugh so much
This was like a conversation with a friend
I loved the way it was written

Dawn has such a relatable and honest writing style, and while I expect it's bound to rub some people up the wrong way (who will no doubt accuse her of oversharing), I think you know what you're going into when you pick up one of her books.

In LIFE IN PIECES Dawn writes searingly honestly and humorously about motherhood, the pandemic, eating and body image, and the sudden and tragic spectre of grief. I think there is something in this book for everyone to relate to, but it's specifically good - I think - for mothers who had to get young children through 2020 lockdown. I think it's brave of her to be so no-holds-barred about what it was like to be a parent during that time, when we were all slowly losing our minds and yet trying to keep up a good pretence. Dawn doesn't do that here, and I think that's really valuable to be so honest about the things you didn't get "right". My son is 16 now and I would love to read Dawn's thoughts on motherhood as her sons go through their teenage years!

A funny, emotional, starkly honest and entertaining read. Thank you for sharing, Dawn.

I usually love Dawn O'Portees fiction but found this to be a little self indulgent, and to be honest I didn't agree with some of it (alcohol dependency) and wasn't too fussed on how she spent her lockdown.

I’ve always been a fan of Dawn O’Potter ever since her journalism days. I certainly wasn’t disappointed was this book. I loved it so much that I bought my own copy to have on my bookcase.
As I was read it I could just hear Dawns voice narrating it.
Thank you so much to both NetGalley and publishers for gifting me this wonderful book

Reading O'Porter always feels like sitting down for catch up with a friend, this one more so than ever.
It just feels like a long chat.
A long one sided chat.
Amongst the horrors that were the recent pandemic, there's humour and a lot of love.
It definitely raised a few smiles from me.
I very much enjoyed it, and already look forward to our next catch up.

Unfortunately I didn't manage to finish reading this. I'm not sure if it was the in depth reminder of how monotonous covid was or because I just wasn't ready to read it.

The lockdown diaries of Dawn O'Porter are both refreshingly honest and hilarious in equal measure.
Not many people would be able to admit to their excessive alcohol, food and gummie intake with such wit and insight in addition to their self-admitted questionable parenting skills during the world locking down.

As well as the pressures of lockdown, Dawn wrote frankly about the impact that the death of her close friend Caroline Flack had on her and her developing openness to spirituality which was heartwarming to read about.

Overall a great read that I highly recommend!

This felt like a weird one to read given the time we were in at the time, but in Dawn's usual style it was funny and heartfelt.

She does it again. I love Dawn’s books she makes yiu laugh and think in equal measure. Thank you netgalley

Thank you Netgalley for the review copy of this book.
I really wanted to like this book and loved Dawn's wit and insight but the subject just wasn't for me. I should imagine if you were a parent during lock down, you will find it hilarious but, as a single female who doesn't want kids, not the book for me

I enjoyed Dawn's first book but this wasn't really for me and I struggled unfortunately. Some will like but not me. Liked the writing style though.

Such a fan of Dawn O Porter. Funny, sad, a great look at lockdown. the sections on caroline Flack were particularly moving.

I am such a huge fan of O'Porter and this book did not disappoint. I laughed so much, something which I think we all needed this year!

Heartfelt and funny, classic Dawn O'Porter and a great antidote to lockdown. Really emotional but amusing read.

I am a BIG fan of Dawn's other books - The Cows and So Lucky are BRILLIANT.
Life in Pieces offered something a bit different, whilst I didn't think I'd want to pick up a book about lockdown it was a fun and frivolous read. 4 stars.

This is her diary of life in 2020 from the point of view of Dawn! Anything happen that year?! Can't think of anything off the top of my head, but it's fun to hear her views on all that occured during 2020. Dealing with her children, and husband!, in america during the pandemic and the trauma of supermarket shopping, keeping the children entertained, home schooling and reflecting on how lucky she is, despite all the crappy stuff going on!

It also looks at her dealing with the grief of losing her good friend, Caroline Flack, and all the different emotions that brings up and it's so interesting to see how honest she is about how she dealt with it all, and tried not to let it affect her as a parent. It's fun, touching and honest and I really loved the day to day look at life and all that brought with it!

What a heartfelt read. Had me in tears and laugh out loud moments. Really relatable.
Quick, easy read. Thank you Netgalley for my ARC copy.

I love Dawn O'Porter and this book made me love her even more.
A glimpse of lockdown life without any frills just a tell it how it is

I have loved all of Dawn O’Porter’s books and was excited to read this one as it is was written almost like a diary she kept during lockdown.

It was full of the usual fun and giggles that Dawn always has in her books and it was a very open and honest account of the ups and downs of lockdown. I admired her honesty about looking one of her best friends to suicide and the struggles she had with that.

As a mother of 3, I could really imagine some of the stories she told that involved her children and this made me laugh a lot.

But overall if fell a bit short of the mark for me. I found it quite repetitive and a little boring a times, which was understandable considering this is what lockdown was like.