Knee Deep in Life, Laura Belbin
Knee Deep in Life, Laura Belbin
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Knee Deep in Life
Wife, Mother, Realist… and why we’re already enough

Author: Laura Belbin

Narrator: Laura Belbin

Unabridged: 6 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ebury Digital

Published: 08/21/2020


Synopsis

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When does Mary Effing Poppins arrive?

Laura Belbin survived hitting her thirties (oh, to be wrinkle-free again), anxiety (just), motherhood (two adorable little shits) and the new body that went with it (a left tit that sags slightly more than the right, anyone?). In Knee Deep in Life she gives a fearless and filthy account of her transformation from no-responsibilities woman to being in demand 24/7, the heartaches and humiliations, and most importantly, her (definitely-pushed-to-the-limits-but-totally-indestructible) marriage to Steve, the man who helped her to hold it together when post-natal depression kicked in.

Full of heart and wit - not to mention swearing that would make a sailor blush - this is the beast of a book Laura intends on riding into the hands of those people who doubt themselves every single day: the ones who have struggled to accept the way they look; the mums-to-be about to find themselves taking their first step towards parenthood; and the women bossing it like badasses every single day but never getting the credit they deserve. You are more than enough.

'I just howled. Bloomin' love you' Giovanna Fletcher

'You're hilarious. Thank you for making me laugh every day' Mrs Hinch

© Laura Belbin 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kayleigh on December 21, 2020

You know them books that will just stick with you forever? The ones that you’ll open again just to read them lines that make you seem that little less alone? This is one of those books. @knee_deep_in_life you are amazing! I opened this book, read a few lines and began to cry. I read more, and laughe......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on January 06, 2022

I hadn’t actually heard of the author or her blog before reading this, I just thought it sounded interesting! I enjoyed the comical bits about parenting, the bits about the unrealistic ideals of and pressures placed on mums in the modern world, and found her chapters about her mental health issues e......more

Goodreads review by Shreya on May 16, 2024

Each mother’s journey and perception of motherhood is different and this was a raw and real account of hers. The world needs more such stories before idealising “perfection” in moms. The book was well structured with chapters that were inline with the chronology of events in her life. However, it di......more

Goodreads review by Marianne on October 07, 2023

5 stars for honesty, humour and good intentions. The blog and book has clearly had a very positive impact on many women- as well as giving the author direction after becoming a mother. Laura's experience definitely resonates with my own as a new parent.......more

Goodreads review by Alyshia on February 11, 2021

Whilst I am not the target audience for this book (as I'm not a parent) I wholeheartedly adore how Laura opens up her soul and never once sugar coats a damn word in her story. I bloody love her Instagram account and even though I couldn't connect or relate to a lot of what the book was discussing, s......more