{"product_id":"9781444743821","title":"Notes for the Next Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eAddled mother-of-three finds her identity buried under layers of clutter in her unkempt home. Dealing with the unrelenting demands of children, the ever-growing pile of laundry, dishes and post, she finds herself having to admit she's no longer able to cope. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter her very own 'listening angel' - a supposed good Samaritan from the local charity set up to give support to 'Mums' under pressure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo why can't she get a word in edgeways? And why is her husband's mood suddenly so elevated - when a certain angel is hovering nearby? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThus unfolds a dark and hilarious journey into the wilds of suburbia, where unforgettable characters dwell and the unexpected is never far away. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold through diary-style musings, Notes for the Next Time explores the murky depths beneath the smooth surface of life in a hilarious, surprising and genuinely moving read. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd what looks to be the final nail in the coffin of our mum-on-the-edge's ebbing sanity may actually provide the much-needed catalyst for change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Ireland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47143182860528,"sku":"9781444743821","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781444743821_p0.jpg?v=1763817524","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781444743821","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}