READERS LETTERS

Dear Liz,

I just wanted to write and say a huge THANK YOU for writing 'The Yummy Mummy's Survival Guide' . I gave birth to my first child, Sapphire, in December last year and bought your book a few months before. Your honest, humourous and considerate approach to motherhood is fantastic. When Saphire arrived I read so many books hoping to find an instruction manual for my baby. ****and various other so-called 'baby gurus' just made me feel so inadequate. I went back to your book every time and during the first three months I repeated 'it doesn't get any harder than this' like a mantra. Even while pregnant your book made a welcome change from ****'s 'You Must Do This & That' approach. While it's not my intention to compare your books to others, I believe yours has filled a gaping hole in the baby-book market. Your 'this worked for me, it may work for you' approach is such a welcome relief because it makes me feel normal and gives me confidence in my own choices.

With the return to work looming I've just read your chapter on this subject and i feel better already. With best wishes for you and your family.

Jane and Sapphire, Aylesbury, UK x"

I'm writing because I've never laughed out loud and so often - Congratulations on your wonderful Yummy Mummy book. When I return the book [to my sister] I will suggest it stays by her bedside for her to refer to forever more!

Your clever turn of phrase and insight are terrific. You're 'a star!'. Sincerely,

Carol. New Zealand.