I couldn’t bare putting it down without finding out where her strength came from. Knowing this was a true to life story and one that the author navigated and escaped, made it a compelling read. This story very heavily draws on her experience of domestic abuse so worth having a trigger warning for readers who may find the subject difficult. Instead I was totally floored by Rachaele’s story. I thought it was going to be a laugh a long depiction of the chaotic juggle family life often is. 'Straight-from-the-heart read - every mum needs to read this.' 'I don't normally do reviews or books even but wow I couldn't put it down! Read it in one. Never has a book made me have a lump in my throat and burst into tears then have me in fits of laughter a few pages later. 'The most heart wrenching real book I've ever read, full of sadness, amazement and utter brilliance. A brave insight on Rachaele's life and how patchwork families can be amazing if you fill your home with love. 'Thanks to Rachaele and this amazing book, I all of a sudden don't feel so bad about my parenting skills. 'What can I say.amazing! The book is humbling, it's heart wrenching, it's funny and it's real life! The world needs more Rachaeles.'

***** Readers are raving about this book ***** Hundreds of thousands of fans flock to the PTWM page online and now, in this book, Rachaele shares her behind-the-scenes experiences with single parenthood, unexpected pregnancy, domestic violence, relationships, bullying and much more - spreading kindness amidst the craziness along the way! I hope that it will make you laugh as well as give you strength to keep going when times get tough. This book is everything I've been through that's made me who I am, plus the lessons I've learned from many mistakes. Want to know the truth about what life is like as a mum and step-mum with a chaotic patchwork family?

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