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The Patchwork Family
- Toddlers, Teenagers and Everything in Between from Part-Time Working Mummy
- Narrated by: Rachaele Hambleton
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
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
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-03-23
Amazing
Heartwarming and full of brutal truths. The love you have for your children and family is so raw, and i felt every emotion with you. incredible work Rach! Congrats!
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- Rachel
- 19-03-23
Amazing!
Fantastic piece as always. The emotion in your voice at times just shows how deep and meaningful these moments were to you.
Watching your journey via Instagram, reading your posts and your books, it all shows the love, the hard times and the family behind all this. You’re an amazing women and thank you for continuing to share your journey with us and promoting a safe space for women in hardship.
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- rachel h
- 22-03-23
Amazing woman and family
Loved listening to this book on audio felt like Rach was talking to me. Felt so many emotions from wanting to cheer her on, cry with her, and angry for the way she has been treated. Gives me inspiration to always be in my kids corner. So glad she has found happiness in Josh and kiddies even with trolls she is worth million more than any scum troll.
Am just gutted to have finished it.
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- Millicent M.
- 26-03-23
Absolutely beautiful!
Wow just finished the book and I’m here in tears. What a story and what a woman. Keep smashing it - the world needs more people like you xx
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-04-23
Honest, real & relatable
Another honest, real & relatable. Seriously considering hypnotherapy now!
Keep doing what you’re doing and sod the trolls!
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- Hollie
- 24-03-23
Relatable
I have been following Rach for as long as I can remember. She’s relatable, just lush & speaks the raw truth! I never wanted it to end!
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- Kara
- 25-04-23
Wow wow wow wow wow wow
Love this have read the first two books and this did not disappoint. Rachaele is so honest , open and Raw. I listened to this on audio, think this is a must to hear the pain that this lovely family have been through at the hands of strangers. This book will help so many going through assessments of their children and how this impacts on you as a person. I definitely took parenting tips of teenagers away with me and aspire to be more Rach!!!!Love this family and will continue to support. Thank you Trolls for your wonderful reviews of the book especially the lady that hated the first 2 and read the 3 rd wow you really do have nothing better to do. Rachaele continue to be you as we all love you x
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- Joel wood
- 02-07-23
Amazing
How well read!! I’ve listened to you while on my family holiday looking around at all the families and hoping they are all happy . You’ve given me a insight at how others live and the life you lead being trolled while trying to provide a future to our most vulnerable families.
Always remain you Rachaele and Thankyou x
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- Lorna Mottram
- 10-11-23
A must listen for any Mums
I could listen to Rachaele all day…this book has reminded me to take things more slowly with my children and to take the pressure off myself. I’ve learned lots about how I can better support my stepson.
Thanks for sharing so much of your life with us.
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- Nicola Hughes
- 04-06-23
Amazingly honest and inspiring
Such a fantastic listen. Thank you for your honesty. A must for humankind, especially parents and teachers!
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