Synopsis
'A funny and touching insight into music, autism and motherhood' Dawn French
'A truthful book that dives headfirst into the realities of motherhood that will make you laugh out loud and touch your heart in equal measure' Izzy Judd
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Your family doesn't fit the mould. So what?
Since giving birth to her second child, Lucy's life is totally unrecognisable: the romance in her marriage is officially dead and so is the career it took her years to build.
Instead of playing the cello behind superstars at packed-out arenas, Lucy now spends most days mopping up broccoli vomit whilst listening to her four-year-old recite facts about the gallbladder. Something needs to change.
With a little help from her friends, Lucy comes up with a plan to get her life on track, claw back her career and help her extraordinary son to find his place in an ordinary world.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Atlantic Books
- ISBN: 9781838953133
- Number of pages: 384
- Dimensions: 216 x 135 x 26 mm
- Weight: 491g
- Languages: English
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good
I was very excited to read this because the plot and the story sounded so funny and interesting. the novel was absolutely hilarious but it was not my favou... READ MORE
A wonderful debut novel
M is for Mummy is the wonderful debut from Katy Cox. It is a tender and yet hilarious exploration of what life can be like when your family doesn’t fit the... READ MORE
M is for Magnificent
I'm not usually a fan of novels that focus on modern parenting so I really didn't expect to enjoy this book but I absolutely loved it. The main character i... READ MORE
Such a fun and charming novel, it made me laugh out loud!
This novel came into my life right when I needed it.
M is for Mummy follows Lucy, a woman who has just given birth to her second child and is watching her... READ MORE
Hilariously funny and heart warming account of living with autism.
M is for Mummy reveals Katy Cox to have an outstanding new comic voice, genuinely funny and heart warming without tipping into the sentimental. It's not fo... READ MORE
Heartwarming and funny
This book is beautiful; inside and out. I love the front cover as it's bright and the title captures the book perfectly. M is for Mummy is an all-round goo... READ MORE
Adored it
I adored this book.
I felt at home in the first chapter and really enjoyed reading it. It's such a light hearted and funny read but I do admit it made me t... READ MORE
Couldn't put it down!
I loved this book so much, I read it all in one go! It was laugh out loud funny but also incredibly touching. It's a beautiful, personal account and she's ... READ MORE
My memories of this hilarious story is sealed inside me!
What I like about this book is how the author has invented a mother, that every mother can relate to in one way or another.
I have two daughters, that are... READ MORE
Amazingg
This book is absolutely beautiful and compelling. The book is written in such easy flowing and beautiful way which intrigued and captivated me. It was trul... READ MORE
Fantastic it will have you laughing and crying
This is the author's first book and I will definitely be adding her to my list of books to read. Although I am not a mother I could still relate to this bo... READ MORE
I am not a mum
I thoroughly enjoyed this book - It made me laugh out loud laughter and had to remind myself I was in public on numerous occasions.
I am not a mum, nor a ... READ MORE
Lighthearted read
M is for mummy
Well, it’s opening line had me wondering what sort of author starts a book by talking about a fart....it set up the whole book and it’s no... READ MORE
Liked it
I wasn't so keen on this book from the start but then it started to grow on me! I felt there was a bit of negativity at the beginning but it really picked ... READ MORE
Very Funny
This book is really funny and full of lots of laugh out loud moments, I enjoyed it so much I found it really hard to put down. It is not just a funny book... READ MORE
Enjoyed it
This book started with Lucy going into labour with her second son, described in an honest, funny way. As the mother of two young children life is chaotic. ... READ MORE
Loved it!
Such a funny and heartwarming story of a mum and her autistic son. Made me laugh and cry I can’t wait to read the next one!
Disappointing
I really wanted to like this book, a sort of 'triumph against the odds' kind of thing, but it really didn't grab me at all sadly. If this is a true represe... READ MORE
Humorous saga of a serious and delicate subject
The bright, apposite and fun cover invites you to look closer into this book. It is a great book for many women who will intimately relate to it. Katy Cox ... READ MORE
Hilarious!
I LOVED this book!! I knew I would from the first look, and it didn't disappoint. Katy Cox wrote this book fantastically, and every chapter is filled with ... READ MORE
Easy read
In M is for Mummy, the book starts as Lucy is going into labour with her second child. From here and throughout pretty much the entire book chaos ensues. I... READ MORE
Funny and touching
I loved this book!
Lucy and Ed muddling their way through life with their two children Stanley and Jack. They are both musicians, Lucy a cellist and Ed a ... READ MORE
Enjoyable and witty
As I'm not a mother, I wasn't sure if this book was going to be for me but I shouldn't have worried as I really enjoyed it.
Lucy, a busy mother of two, b... READ MORE
Amazingg
This book is absolutely beautiful and compelling. The book is written in such easy flowing and beautiful way which intrigued and captivated me. It was trul... READ MORE
M is for Marvellous
It's true that ''M is for mummy', but 'M is also for marvellous' and this book was definitely that! This is one of the funniest and easiest to read books I... READ MORE
A case of writing what you know
This book is very much a case of writing what you know; both the author and Lucy (the central character) are cellists who performed with some of the bigges... READ MORE
funny!
I knew I was going to enjoy this, and I really did! This was a great book and had me laughing out loud. Stan was such a loveable character, along with baby... READ MORE
Amazing, just loved Lucy and her story
Lucy is struggling, her life is now vastly different to what it used to be.
Pre marriage and children she had choices, was able to travel, she was able to ... READ MORE
H is for humorous
After reading the beginning I see why this is called ‘m is for mummy’, Lucy has a child who is on the autistic spectrum and his security blanket is an alph... READ MORE
Fab!
I spent a very enjoyable weekend reading “M is for Mummy” written by Katy Cox - classically trained cellist, blogger and now author.
- Lucy had it all: an... READ MORE
An amusing but hardly revelatory story of life as a mother to an autistic child.
Katy Cox is the author behind “Carry on Katy”, a comedy blog known for its focus on parenting an autistic child and her debut novel expands on this, follow... READ MORE
Made me laugh
I really enjoy reading books based on family life with young children as I'm currently at that stage so can relate to a lot of what the author is writingab... READ MORE
A brilliant read
This book was a delight! It was funny and poignant and so relatable (maybe not the rock star lifestyle but the general stress of being a mummy).
Lucy is ... READ MORE
M is for Mummy by Katy Cox
M is for Mummy by Katy Cox is an entertaining read, about living with autism and life in general with all the good, bad and the ugly parts off life thrown... READ MORE
Katy Cox is an amazing storyteller
I needed to constantly remind myself that this book is fiction. Because on multiple occasions, I find myself being reminded of friends, who were all amazin... READ MORE
Relatable Story of Motherhood
think most mothers have had moments post children that they struggle to find themselves in the midst of messy family life and M Is For Mummy is an enjoyabl... READ MORE
Absolutely loved it, one of my fave 2022 books
Lucy was an accomplished cellist, independent, travelled around for gigs, mingled with the rich and famous and was just waiting for a big break.
But then s... READ MORE
A compelling read
I liked this book even though I am not the intended audience. I don't have kids and don't know many people with kids so I couldn't really relate to the mai... READ MORE
Touching and hilarious in equal measure
This book was touching and hilarious in equal measure, and I'm grateful to Reader's First for sending me an advanced copy to read and review.
Lucy is a you... READ MORE
Loved It
absolutely loved this book, it is the first book for ages that had me laughing out loud, you just can’t help it. Laura, Jen and Charls are all musicians bu... READ MORE
B is for Boring
I was disappointed in this book. I really super enjoyed the first impressions and was looking forward to reading about a dysfunctional family, the highs an... READ MORE
Entertaining and interesting
The cover was inviting and i couldn't wait to read the book. Author has done justice with her profession and the characters. Very nicely she has described ... READ MORE
An enjoyable read
This was a great read! Lucy lives with her husband Ed and two children Stanley and Jack. She battles feeling like she has little support from Ed along with... READ MORE
A book of laughs
A 'hard to put down' book of laughs. Katy doesn't hold back and her witty writing style makes for a very easy and enjoyable read. If you're not laughing yo... READ MORE
B is for Brilliant!
‘M is for Mummy’ is the excellent debut book by Katy Cox. It highlights the complexity of modern life as a mum to two young children, one of which has addi... READ MORE
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