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The Cruel Mother - book of the month for September

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Rachel (mumsnet) · 10/08/2004 23:38

Hi all, Just to let you know that the next book we plan to discuss in September is "The Cruel Mother" by Sian Busby, "A true story of motherhood, madness and infanticide after the Great War". In this book the author recounts the story of her great-grandmother who was imprisoned in the early 1900s after drowning two of her newly born triplets. After the birth of her second son, Sian Busby decided to investigate the story once and for all and lay to rest the ghosts which have haunted the family for 80 years....intrigued?

We have eight copies to give away to the first members to send their names and contact addresses to [email protected].

Cheers,

Rachel, Justine and Carrie

OP posts:
lou33 · 22/09/2004 19:49

Desperately tryig to get kids to bed in time!

popsycal · 22/09/2004 19:03

bump again for freddiecat

Titania · 22/09/2004 17:54

ive not had chance to read past the first 20 pages yet........gutted

Freddiecat · 22/09/2004 17:41

bump

Freddiecat · 22/09/2004 08:38

discussion TONIGHT 9pm

Carrie (mumsnet) · 21/09/2004 11:11

For anyone thinking thinking of joining the discussion, but anxious that they don't know what's involved - don't worry - I don't think anyone knows exactly how it's going to go! From talking to folks who go to regular book clubs I think you just turn up and say what you think, what you liked, didn't like, didn't understand, felt you could relate to. It's not an academic tutorial - just a mumsnet chat, so please everyone feel free to join in. I think Freddicat's suggestion of jotting thoughts down in advance is a good one, but I reckon once you start you'll bounce off each other in same way you would on Talk normally. So just turn up at this thread at 9pm on weds and let the fun begin. Hope that answers your query Yorkiegirl and hope to see you there!

Freddiecat · 20/09/2004 22:07

Bump

another reminder of the discussion on Wednesday

Freddiecat · 19/09/2004 10:10

H soapbox - feel free to add anything to the discussion after Wednesday. I'm sure it will carry on afterwards.

If you have anything you really want to share on Wednesday email it to me and I'll add it so people can comment on Wednesday and you can look at the comments later.

soapbox · 18/09/2004 19:52

I won the book on mumsnet and have read and really enjoyed it. Unfortunately I will be out on Wed evening so won't be able to join the discussion.

If anyone would like to read this book please let me know and I will send it on to them.

Freddiecat · 18/09/2004 19:50

bump

Freddiecat · 18/09/2004 12:21

A reminder that the discussion is 9pm this coming Wednesday evening - 23rd September.

kalex · 16/09/2004 19:07

Arrived from Amazon this PM, so have opened a bottle of wine and about to immerse myself. Hope that I am finfshed by the 23rd

Carrie (mumsnet) · 14/09/2004 11:05

We'll make sure there's a reminder about the discussion on the home page if Freddiecat you can make sure there's a reminder up here on Talk.

Glad everyone seems to be enjoying it so far

Freddiecat · 09/09/2004 23:18

I missed the Babyface discussion too.

I think the best thing is if we all think of a few points we'd like to make about the book beforehand. A starter for the discussion if you like.

I've never actually been a member of a face-to-face book group so not sure how things are done.

SenoraPostrophe · 05/09/2004 20:38

YG - I think we all just come onto mumsnet at 9pm on the 23rd and discuss then. Didn't even try to join in with the Babyface discussion but a few others in the past have kind of fizzled out - I think that's why this one has a fixed time.

The book is worth reading even if you miss the discussion though (well, it is so far...)

Yorkiegirl · 05/09/2004 16:01

Message withdrawn

SenoraPostrophe · 05/09/2004 13:39

I was just wondering what had happened to this discussion...

Bumping this thread up so other people have time to buy the book and join in. It's not what I was expecting, but it's a good read and very thought-provoking. Looking forward to the discussion!

Freddiecat - you will remind us closer to the time won't you?

Freddiecat · 27/08/2004 15:20

Would Wednesday 23rd September at 9pm (BST) be a good time for a live discussion for every one?

This is completely unputdownable and I am finding it fascinating. I must remember to jot down a few bits I want to discuss with everyone as otherwise I'll forget. Very thought provoking.

Ixel · 24/08/2004 13:19

My copy arrived this morning! I'm itching to read it! Ds is very happy playing with the packet it arrived in...

lou33 · 24/08/2004 12:28

There are a few advantages to having older children

CP3 · 24/08/2004 12:27

I only let my teenage daughter stay with us so she can mind the kids whilst im on mn.

Demented · 24/08/2004 12:25

LOL Lou33, I knew there was a reason for not putting them up for adoption when they were passed the baby stage!

Demented · 24/08/2004 12:24

BTW I've had my copy for almost a week, I haven't just read two thirds since this morning!

lou33 · 24/08/2004 12:23

Exactly. And what are 12 1/2 year old daughters for if not to look after the younger ones?

CP3 · 24/08/2004 12:23

i want to read it but just started another book which i cant put down.

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