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The Patchwork Family

Toddlers, Teenagers and Everything in Between from Part-Time Working Mummy

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The Patchwork Family

By: Rachaele Hambleton
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'Refreshing and honest ... this isn't your standard mum memoir' Psychologies Magazine

How to hold it together, even when things are falling apart.

Laugh, cry and scream along the rollercoaster of family life as Rachaele Hambleton journeys through the parts nobody talks about; the 'wow' moments, triumphs, tears and tantrums. This book covers everything we don't teach our kids in school, understanding neurodiversity, having heartbreaking conversations and healing from being broken.

Rachaele's deeply personal story reveals the raw truths of parenting chaos, ever-changing family dynamics and the art of keeping it together against all odds. With unflinching honesty, and bags of heart and humour, this memoir shows real messy life and offers a lifeline for anyone struggling. Above all, it tells us we are not alone.

'In a world of social-media gloss, Hambleton [is] unusually frank about the mess of life' iNews

'Powerful and candid ... it will make you laugh and cry' Woman's Own©2023 Rachaele Hambleton (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK
Biographies & Memoirs Parents & Adult Children Personal Success

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Just LUSH!

Genuine, heartfelt stories shared with the vulnerability of many of us. Like sitting having a cuppa with a friend. Just love it!

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Lovely book

What a beautiful book , Rach I love hearing the funny stories , the heartbreaking stories and just the normal run of the mill family stories . You inspire me to be a better parent and step parent ….. Thankyou

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Brilliant

I have now read all of your books, each better than the one before. i have cried,, laughed and felt in awe of you. Dont lett the trolls change you, whilst it is sad that the world needs you to heal its babies, thank god you are there to do what you do. Thankyou for sharing your kids with us, and thaks to Josh for sharing you. Shine bright Rach

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