"Can Any Mother Help Me?" - fascinating sounding book about a vinatge precursor to Mumsnet

[treacletart]

Anyone else heard about this ? A group of women wrote to each other for support and advice for over 50 years using pseudonyms - sound familar?

Yes,there has been a lot about this in the press recently.

Oh, what a lovely story! So, we aren't as clever as we thought we were...

How beautiful!

another review here

WOW. That's really awesome.
Wonder what medium we'll be using when we're all 99!!!!!

Did anyone see Housewife 49 with Victoria Wood, that was really cool. About a housewife during the war, who wrote down a diary and sent it to a magazine, and they picked her to be published. It was really heartfelt, and I really enjoyed it. Would also like to read this book.

I missed Housewife 49 , but heard very good things about it, that was a Mass Obs thing too I think wasn't it? All this makes me wonder if someone will be compiling a book of selected Mumsnet threads in 50 years time.

How lovely to read this thread. I'm the editor of CAN ANY MOTHER.... and an avid MNer. I acquired and edited the book a year ago, before I went on maternity leave and had my first baby. When I first came across MN, I couldn't believe the similiarities to the CCC (that's the name of the magazine that the women contribute to). I wondered whether any MNers would see the publicity and make the connection. The book is so brilliant - the women in it absolutely remarkable. I was in floods of tears by the end.

I've just booked a slot to promote the book on the site next month so that MNers can get 10% discount. But how about the next three posters on this thread, include your email address, and I'll contact you for details of where to send a free copy!

I'd love to read it
personalnotbusiness at gmail dot com

I would absolutely love to read this.

sarah(at)abc-fife(dot)co(dot)uk

Me please.

Sorry, forgot to say can you CAT me, as I don't really have an anonymous enough email address

Excellent. Sideways - can I get an email address so I can be in touch about where to send?

And treacletart - if you see this and want a copy, add your e address and I'll send one too as you spotted the book.

OK, no worries Sideways.

Oooh Oooh do I get a prize for starting the thread?

Yes you do. I'll send a bunch of books if you like.

would love to read this too

OK. OK. Everyone up until this message gets one, if I can get your addresses. CAT me if you don't want to post. I have know idea what 'CAT me' means, but I'm going to go and find out.

deweydell, just click on the little envelope next the name of the poster you want to contact .

I will CAT you in a second.

Wow! that's lovely deweydell thankyou so so much! Can I CAT you with my e-mail?

CAT away.