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May Contain Nuts

By John O'Farrell

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| Paperback | 9780552771627

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Sarcastic, immensely funny. Recommended to all parents and parents-to-be.

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水駱駝 Forest said on May 12, 2007 | Add your feedback

May Contain Nuts

The time when our children are totally dependent on us is actually such a short phase of our lives.
At the time you think they will need you for ever, requiring us to make The time when our children are totally dependent on us is actually such a short phase of our lives.
At the time you th ... (continue)

The time when our children are totally dependent on us is actually such a short phase of our lives.
At the time you think they will need you for ever, requiring us to make The time when our children are totally dependent on us is actually such a short phase of our lives.
At the time you think they will need you for ever, requiring us to make every decision in their young lives. Beware of overanxious parenting as it hinders your enjoyment, as seen in this satirical novel, which works so well because it is based on home truths!
Every second of the children’s lives is run to a strict timetable with constant activities. Sadly this reflects today’s society with many parents over obsessive behaviour with regards to their children’s future. Unfortunately this method of parenting leads to stressed children.
Hilarious look at middle class pretension, however will reading this make those pushy parents think again? Sadly I doubt they will even read it!
May Contain Nuts is a very readable novel that will amuse all those interested in middle class snobbery and paranoid parents. every decision in their young lives. Beware of overanxious parenting as it hinders your enjoyment, as seen in this satirical novel, which works so well because it is based on home truths!
Every second of the children’s lives is run to a strict timetable with constant activities. Sadly this reflects today’s society with many parents over obsessive behaviour with regards to their children’s future. Unfortunately this method of parenting leads to stressed children.
Hilarious look at middle class pretension, however will reading this make those pushy parents think again? Sadly I doubt they will even read it!
May Contain Nuts is a very readable novel that will amuse all those interested in middle class snobbery and paranoid parents.

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Lindyloumac said on Aug 28, 2009 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

light yet meaningful read for parents

After "the best a man can get", this is my second time reading O'Farrell's work, and I am glad to report, it totally lived up to my expectations! O'Farrell continued to deliver with his witty style.
while I find "the best a man can get" a more enjoyable read, this book tells a stronger, more ... (continue)

After "the best a man can get", this is my second time reading O'Farrell's work, and I am glad to report, it totally lived up to my expectations! O'Farrell continued to deliver with his witty style.
while I find "the best a man can get" a more enjoyable read, this book tells a stronger, more importantly message to readers - the portrayal of those competitive parents who put their children through so much stress just to pass school entrance exams is spot on! So true to life, and I am not even a parent...
A must read for parents who want to give their children a happy life.

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olivia said on Jul 28, 2008 | Add your feedback