Why Mummy Doesn’t Give a ****!: The Sunday Times Number One Bestselling Author

I have read the previous 2 books in this series and found them very funny, but I think this beats them! So often I was in fits of laughter. I obviously share Gill Sims' sense of humour, but also can so relate to much of what she describes, particularly of Simon, the husband, and the 2 teenage children. I realise it will very much depend on your sense of humour & tolerance for things some may find offensive or over the top, but if you have the right sense of humour and are liberal thinking, not easily taking offence (& don't mind swearing and drinking) I would be surprised if you did not enjoy this book, especially if you have been married & had teenage children. 😁

I wasn't really sure what to expect from this book as I have not read either of the previous 2 books in the trilogy. to be honest, you definitely don't need to as this is truly a stand alone story that is really, a bit of a gem. Of course you are thrown straight in to Ellen's world and just expected to know the major players in the tale. However, the writing is such and the voice of the narrator so charming that you immediately "get it" and the tone genuinely feels like a good old chinwag with that friend you have known your whole life and you have a plethora of in jokes and key phrases that only mean something to the two of you.I loved the whole moving in to her dream cottage and then finding out that the dream was damp and gloomy and not what it had looked like on the beautiful day she first saw it. How relatable for anyone that has ever moved in to a new house; no matter how perfect it really is somehow your imagination makes it better whilst you wait for moving in day so it always feels a let down when you finally get there. It seemed like the perfect metaphor for her separation and divorce and I am sure this was deliberate but it didn't mar my enjoyment.The only glitch for me in the book was Ellen's seeming eagerness to get back out there and find someone. Maybe if I'd read the first two books I would know what the gap is between the marriage breakdown and this move but it just seemed awfully fast and like she hadn't given herself time to fully lick her wounds. Although, dating just to get away from two teenagers does seem like a plan. Talking of which I really enjoyed the portrayal of her children in this book; they were living breathing anachronisms as all teenagers are and whilst you could feel the strong love between each family member you could also see all the tensions as they try and figure out who they are and what they want from their own lives.To be honest a masterfully handled book that genuinely made me laugh.

Very funny & so true

I loved this book,it is so funny and perfectly describes how can actually be like. I recommend you should definitely read it .

I have read other books in this series and well, the writer is fantastic, I've never laughed so hard. She describes family life brilliantly and honestly - I can hear myself saying those exact words especially with teenagers. Looking forward to buying another.

Just an amazing book it made laugh and cry her insights into family life are so true. Well done Gill Sims for nailing it again a thoroughly enjoyable read.

This is the third in the Gill Sims 'Why Mummy doesn't...' series and it was my favourite by far. Now her children are in their teen years, which is phase I can relate to right now as they mirror the ages of my own children.This time around we witness the breakdown in her relationship with Simon, which was something i never wanted to happen, but gave a more honest, complex read than her previous books - it felt more 'real life' to me and although there were fewer laugh out loud moments, I felt I liked Ellen, the main character more because of it.All in all, another triumph from Gill Sims, who I feel as if I know, thanks to her hilarious 'Peter and Jane' Facebook page!Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an opportunity to read this book.

This is by far the funniest book, loved it, could definitely relate especially having 2 teenagers and a son who doesn’t stop eating lol 😆 please let there be another book? 10/10 from me.