{"product_id":"time-out-a-laugh-out-loud-read-for-fans-of-motherland","title":"Murray Emma: Time Out [2020] paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e'Brilliantly witty and marvellously observed...' \u003cem\u003eCathy Kelly\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'It's just a phase,' they said. 'These are the happiest years of your life,' they said...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMother of one and professional writer Saoirse (pronounced Seersha, not Searcy - thanks a bunch Game of Thrones!) is still adjusting to the demands of motherhood, four years after the birth of her daughter, Anna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiving in the claustrophobic London suburb of Woodvale, and being surrounded by passive-aggressive mum-wars, isn't helping. Neither is her increasingly pent-up anger at her once-perfect husband. Her only comrade in arms, best friend Bea, is the one thing keeping her sane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Saoirse's agent asks her to pitch for a book, she is horrified to discover the topic is motherhood. How can she possibly write a 'warts and all' account of being a mother without giving away what it's really like?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaugh-out-loud funny, painfully well-observed, but with an unmistakable warmth and unforgettable characters, this is the perfect read for anyone who desperately needs a break! The novel may or may not have been inspired by real life... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of \u003cem\u003eMotherland\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Praise for Emma Murray:\u003c\/strong\u003e**\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Emma Murray's \u003cem\u003eTime Out\u003c\/em\u003e is a brilliantly witty and marvellously observed novel about young motherhood when there's always someone ready to tell you that you're doing it all wrong.' \u003cem\u003eCathy Kelly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'Emma tells it how it is with real honesty, and it made me laugh out loud.' \u003cem\u003eJanet Hoggarth\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Witty, fun, beautifully-written. Very highly recommended. Excited to see what comes next from Emma Murray.' \u003cem\u003eJessica Redland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eTime Out:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Time Out was exactly what I needed right now, it's Hilarious, Witty, Brilliantly Written, Authentic, Compelling, Uplifting and so very relatable.The characters are superbly written, and I really hope we get to read more from Saoirse.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This book is a reminder of the importance of a support system: old friends, new friends, parents, and sometimes even a kind word from a stranger.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I really related to the Saoirse, the main character in this book. I loved her humour, her insecurities, her strengths, her flaws and of course most importantly how she formed a fantastic friendship over a morning bottle of Prosecco.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Emma Murray has written a 5-star 'how-to' book on being part of the village ... 'it takes a village to raise a child' but it also takes that village to raise up a mom!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fabulous read that had me hooked and also made me feel glad that my children were born prior to the arrival of Facebook and social media. But a refreshing read and one I would definitely recommend.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emma Murray","offers":[{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":48096204816723,"sku":"XV81838894764","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/emma-murray-murray-emma-time-out-2020-paperback-xv81838894764-60560673898835.jpg?v=1735449613","url":"https:\/\/theirishbookshop.live\/products\/time-out-a-laugh-out-loud-read-for-fans-of-motherland","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}