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Parenting Hell

By: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe
Narrated by: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe
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Summary

The madness, absurdity, and utter chaos of being a parent from the hosts of the no.1 smash hit podcast.

Read, improvised and embellished by Rob and Josh, with special guest appearances by their wives Rose and Lou, podcast producer Michael and Rob's parents Sue and Dave.

What's it really like to be a parent? And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sheer mind-bending, world-altering, sleep-depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing, snot-wiping, bore-inspiring, 4am-relationship-straining brutality of it all? And if they did, why can't they remember it (or remember anything else, for that matter)?

And just when they thought it couldn't get any harder, why didn't anyone warn them about the slices of unmatched euphoric joy and pride that occasionally come piercing through, drenching you in unbridled happiness in much the same way a badly burped baby drenches you in milk-sick?

Join Josh and Rob as they share the challenges and madness of their parenting journeys with lashings of empathy and extra helpings of laughs. Filled with all the things they never tell you at antenatal classes, Parenting Hell is a beguiling mixture of humour, rumination and conversation for prospective parents, new parents, old parents and never-to-be parents alike.

©2022 Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe (P)2022 Bonnier Books UK
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Brilliant

Great to listen to. If you love the podcast you will love this too. So glad I listened to it rather then read it these guys are just so funny. I really enjoyed it and recommend to everyone.

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Laughed my balls off!

So much of what they said rang true. I thought I was being a bad parent thinking that my kids could be monsters! Thankfully not all of the time. Chuckled along with them on my daily commute. Good company and an easy listen.

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Thank F##K For You Two

I listen to you two every week and have done since No1. The Stage version was hilarious and now this book, i feel like im a family member to you both, lve loved this book, parents and wives bits were genius. Thanks Boys

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Just brilliant!

Am a dedicated PH podcast listener and this book brilliant and different- love the side chats as Rob and Josh read- brilliant!

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Hilarious

Loved it, & even though my kids are grown up I can relate to this so much. I listen to podcast every week, this book didn’t disappoint well done lads can’t wait to see you in Manchester next April x

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Really good listen

Funny funny guys, enjoyed their podcast and really enjoyed the audio book. The extra chapters with parents and partners made it for me

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Absolutely hilarious and very touching

A great listen with all the usual fun as you’d expect from Josh and Rob but with some very moving and heartwarming content too. An essential listen for everyone, not just parents. Fabulous.

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Hilarious

I discovered the podcast on the eve of having baby number 2 after being recommended by a friend who is living and loving their kid free life. This book is an extension and deep dive into what is discussed on the podcast. Their anecdotes are so true and it has been a hilarious listen particularly during the wee hours of being awake acting as a pillow for my little ones

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wonderful!

hands down the best audiobook I've listened to yet. summed up everything I feel as a parent. and most importantly, I laughed my silly head off the whole way.

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Quite possibly the best audiobook

The book itself is hilarious but the addition of Rob and Josh reading and chatting alongside the material had me laughing out loud. Buy this book.

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