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5 books that will make you feel like an inadequate failure...

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juggler4 · 20/04/2016 20:12

Really not impressed with your link to "Books to improve every aspect of your life" today.
I hope that you will also be promoting the following books: "You're doing a great job busy stressed-out Mum" "Your kids are wonderful" and "It's ok if your house is messy"

Stop undermining women's confidence in themselves and their abilities to run a home, cook meals and raise kids. Would be nice to get some support for a change...

IonaMumsnet · 20/04/2016 22:57

Hi there Juggler4. We're really sorry to hear this came across in that way. There's nothing pink and rosy and perfect about most Mumsnetters' lives at all (just ask my toddler). The books were recommended by other Mumsnetters and it was just meant to be a lighthearted, positive thing really, but we do appreciate that on a bad day, anyone normal might want to hurl them through the nearest plate glass!

Out of interest, have you read any books you'd recommend to make us all feel less guilty for being not-quite-perfect? We could start an alternative list here if anyone else has any suggestions.

On a personal note, I have to say Marie Kondo HAS changed my life for the better - she basically tells you to bin anything that doesn't bring you joy. Shame the household paperwork folder and lawnmower didn't fit in the bin liner, but I have mentally taken them to the tip and feel more free for it! So I'm standing by that choice at least.

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