Notes for the Next Time by Eirin Thompson
Addled mother-of-three finds her identity buried under layers of clutter in her unkempt home. Dealing with the unrelenting demands of children, the ever-growing pile of laundry, dishes and post, she finds herself having to admit she's no longer able to cope. Enter her very own 'listening angel' - a supposed good Samaritan from the local charity set up to give support to 'Mums' under pressure. So why can't she get a word in edgeways? And why is her husband's mood suddenly so elevated - when a certain angel is hovering nearby? Thus unfolds a dark and hilarious journey into the wilds of suburbia, where unforgettable characters dwell and the unexpected is never far away. Told through diary-style musings, Notes for the Next Time explores the murky depths beneath the smooth surface of life in a hilarious, surprising and genuinely moving read. And what looks to be the final nail in the coffin of our mum-on-the-edge's ebbing sanity may actually provide the much-needed catalyst for change.
'I dog eared all the pages that made me laugh out loud and now the book is a mess' * Roisin Ingle, Irish Times journalist *
An outstanding talent. Her writing abounds with truth and tenderness' * Sharon Owens *
An outstanding talent. Her writing abounds with truth and tenderness' * Sharon Owens *
Eirin Thompson is a mum of three and worked as a newspaper journalist before turning to novel writing. She has recently completed a masters degree from the Open University degree programme at Queen's University, Belfast. She now lives in County Armagh.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340950838 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340950838 |
| Title | Notes for the Next Time |
| Author | Eirin Thompson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Books Ireland |
| Year published | 2008-01-10 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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