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The Other Mother
- Narrated by: Jen Brister
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
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The Other Mother
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Publisher's Summary
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I'm Jen Brister, stand-up comedian, middle-aged adolescent and, more recently, a mum. But not that mum – I'm the other one. Confused? Let’s back up a bit. Two years ago, my partner (a woman – we're not solicitors) gave birth to twins. Yes. Yes. Already there’s a lot to take in here: gay mums, twins, solicitors… (I know! Believe me, I’m still reeling myself.)
Like every new parent, I had absolutely no clue what I was doing. Add ‘gay’ and ‘non-biological’ to the mix and what do you get? Not a weird box of detergent, but a panicked beige lesbian desperately googling, ‘Will my babies love me?’ at 3 a.m.
This is a book for any parent who feels they don’t fit the mould of a traditional 2.4 family. Stand-up comedian Jen Brister takes a very funny, very honest look at life as a parent: from IVF awfulness to crying over the pages of sleep training manuals.
As ‘the other mother’ she has the perfect vantage point for us to laugh and cry alongside her.
Critic Reviews
"Hysterical, important, moving, wonderful." (Sara Pascoe)
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- Patricia
- 25-05-2023
Absolute must-listen
Engaging audiobook read by the delightful comedic talent, Jen Brister. Very relatable, hilarious and insightful.
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- Mrs. Agata Iannarella
- 05-08-2023
Lol so true !
Loved this book. It is as Jen said. Worth the read and the laughter. There are lots of mothers out there that will relate to Jen and her experience. Thanks Jen for the honesty and sharing your truth.
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- Hannah
- 22-02-2022
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Very entertaining as well as informative. Pleased to have listened to this audio version. I was already a Jen fan so I'm sure I would have heard her voice in my head if I had read the book instead, but I'm sure it wouldn't have been the same. I love Jen's relaxed non-judgemental take on parenthood. You will find this funny even if you don't have kids.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-03-2022
Entertaining, funny, truthful
Loved it. Entertaining, very funny and truthful. Jen covers a range of topics all mothers will appreciate but more importantly all readers will gain an education and appreciation for LGBTQ families.
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- Paris McLaughlin
- 30-08-2020
So relatable
I listened to this just a few weeks before becoming the "other mother" and found it so relatable, funny and honest. It's a unique position being the other mother and Jen gave us all a great voice.
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- Liz
- 08-07-2024
More of an autobiography about motherhood, not so much about comedy
I really like Jen Brister as a comedian.
Great jokes and typical British humour, which is why I thought I'd try her book. I didn't read about the contents carefully enough beforehand. The book is essentially more of an autobiography, about being gay, the stresses and difficulties of IVF and having kids with a partner. There was a lot of angst and negativity throughout (fair enough, given the topics), with some occasional funny remarks between. But I was looking for a clever and funny book to listen to so I unfortunately just couldn’t finish it.
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- Lisa
- 05-10-2019
Good insight and advice but not very funny
As the other mother myself I felt seen and there is some good insight and advice, but I was hoping it would be funnier.
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