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Parenting Hell

By: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe
Narrated by: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe
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About this listen

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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loved it parenting hell does not change no matter how old your children are. I remember the same experiences when my son was small, but now am able to laugh about them.

so funny

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Great realisation of being a parent. Lighthearted and honest. Probably longer than it needed to be.

Reality of parenting

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So well read by both Rob and Josh! Very entertaining! First audiobook I’ve made through it’s entirety, good laughs, great way to relax :)

Great book to go with the podcast

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My son (28, no children) got me listening to your podcast, just brilliant. I've caught up so bought the book, just listened to it in one day at work! Thank You, just Brilliant 👏🏻 😀 😊

Brilliant!!

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Even if you’ve never listened to the podcast ( you should) you’ll still enjoy this. Loved the format. Rose & Lou needs a regular guest spot on the podcast!

10/10

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