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I'm Jen Brister, stand-up comedian, middle-aged adolescent and, more recently, a mum. But not that mum – I'm the other one. Confused? Let’s back up a bit. Two years ago, my partner (a woman – we're not solicitors) gave birth to twins. Yes. Yes. Already there’s a lot to take in here: gay mums, twins, solicitors… (I know! Believe me, I’m still reeling myself.)

Like every new parent, I had absolutely no clue what I was doing. Add ‘gay’ and ‘non-biological’ to the mix and what do you get? Not a weird box of detergent, but a panicked beige lesbian desperately googling, ‘Will my babies love me?’ at 3 a.m.

This is a book for any parent who feels they don’t fit the mould of a traditional 2.4 family. Stand-up comedian Jen Brister takes a very funny, very honest look at life as a parent: from IVF awfulness to crying over the pages of sleep training manuals.

As ‘the other mother’ she has the perfect vantage point for us to laugh and cry alongside her.

©2019 Jen Brister (P)2019 Penguin Audio Motherhood Parenting & Families Physical Illness & Disease Relationships Comedy Funny Witty

Critic reviews

"Hysterical, important, moving, wonderful." (Sara Pascoe)
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I found this to be a wonderful book, and it is well narrated by the author

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What a fantastic book/listen. Couldn't put it down. Thoughtful, honest and so familiar. Nice one Mamma.

Loved every minute.. Witty, clever and open.

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I bought this audiobook because I’ve followed Jen online for the past couple of years and I just LOVE her delivery on stage. She is simply brilliant.

I’m not a lesbian and I don’t have children but hearing her talk about her thoughts growing up and as an adult navigating parenthood and relationships I really connected with her perception and observations.

A superb listen for all.

Relatable on many levels!

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This was an easy read, funny at times but very very relatable! It wasn’t her finest comedy but I like her none the less!

Love a bit of Jen!

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This book made me laugh, experience Jen's joy/frustration/love/despair, cheer her and her family on, and want it all to never end.

An absolute joy to listen to

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