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Gin and Phonics: My journey through middle-class motherhood (via the occasional pub)

My journey through middle-class motherhood (via the occasional pub)

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Gin and Phonics: My journey through middle-class motherhood (via the occasional pub)

By: Clara Batten
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About this listen

‘I was asked the other day what I thought the hardest part of parenting was. I’d have to say that it’s definitely the kids.’

TikTok sensation Clara Batten has dedicated the last few years to seeking the answer to one of life’s most crucial questions:

Is it possible to raise and nurture two small humans without losing your bloody mind?

The good news is, now she’s found (some of) the answers and is sharing her secrets with the rest of us! In this riotous book, Clara reveals:

  • when it’s acceptable to buy your kids lunch from a kebab shop.
  • why a jar of pickled herrings from Waitrose is the ultimate guilty pleasure, nay necessity, for a sleep-deprived parent.
  • how to finally pursue your acting ambitions in your forties (despite a toddler sh*tting on the stairs during a self-tape audition).

Most importantly, Clara shows us that no matter how much we adore our little treasures, life isn’t just about their A, B and bloody Cs.

 Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships Motherhood Parenting & Families Relationships Women Feel-Good Funny Heartfelt Witty

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Critic reviews

‘Brilliant, bonkers and laugh-out-loud funny. Clara’s dry, sarcastic wit is fantastic. She is self-deprecating, relatable, and absolutely hilarious’ – Amanda Holden

‘Reading Gin & Phonics is like giving the room to your funniest friend. Sharply observed, laugh-out-loud funny and gloriously compelling.’ – Simon Pegg

'Hilarious and sassy reportage from the front line of the Waitrose (sorry, I mean Sainsbury’s) wine and spirits aisle.' – Phill Jupitus

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I loved the book. Full of anecdotes and thoughts delivered with such delicious humour. Clara is the person I would love to have been friends with at school; we would have had amazing fun.

Clara Delights Us

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This book is so relatable in lots of ways. I love the stories but I especially love the wise words of her daughter 🤣. This is a honest book and I loved it.

Brilliant

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This book is such a good laugh and if you’re a fan of Clara’s social media, you won’t be disappointed. It’s a heartwarming book of tales and an honest account of parenting, peppered with lots of Clara’s signature style humour. If you don’t take life too seriously and want a joyful, easy to listen to book, this is it.

A hilarious peek into the realities of parenting

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This book is an absolute must. I first came across Clara’s online content on tiktok and Instagram. I absolutely loved her style of comedy and satire so when I saw that she had a book out I immediately downloaded. It did not disappoint, at parts of this book I was laughing to the point of tears streaming down my face! I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good laugh. Clara’s name and this book need to be known far and wide! Well done Clara, it’s an amazing book and I’ll wait in eager anticipation for the next!!

Must read, absolutely hilarious

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Loved it. I've followed Clara for some time and hearing the book in her voice with her tone, intonations and emotions made it thoroughly enjoyable. Beautifully written and I hope she writes again.

Funny, heart warming tales from a Tik Tok Star

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