The Sh!te Before Christmas
Can one mother create the perfect family holiday?
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:9th Nov '23
Should be back in stock very soon

A stressed mother navigates the chaos of preparing for Christmas in The Sh!te Before Christmas, facing family challenges and holiday mishaps along the way.
In The Sh!te Before Christmas, readers are introduced to Tara, a mother determined to create the perfect holiday for her family. With just a month to go before Christmas, she finds herself overwhelmed and stressed, as the weight of the festive season falls squarely on her shoulders. Despite her best efforts, it seems that no one else in her household is willing to help, leaving Tara to juggle a vaping teenager, a chaotic potty training situation, and a husband who is acting oddly distracted. The situation escalates when her glamorous yet irresponsible mother moves back in for the holidays, adding to the chaos.
As Tara navigates the challenges of preparing for Christmas, her journey is filled with humor and heart. The narrative captures the essence of family dynamics during the festive season, showcasing the often-unseen struggles that many parents face. Will Tara manage to pull off the holiday of her dreams, or is she destined for a Christmas disaster? The story is a relatable exploration of the pressures that come with trying to create a perfect family experience.
Ultimately, The Sh!te Before Christmas is a hilarious and heartwarming tale that resonates with anyone who has ever felt the stress of holiday preparations. With its witty observations and relatable characters, this novel is a delightful reminder that sometimes, the best moments come from the most chaotic situations.
Praise for MAMMY BANTER: THE SECRET LIFE OF AN UNCOOL MUM
‘Honest and laugh-out-loud funny’ Woman’s Own
‘An authentic, relatable and hilarious debut novel’ The Sun
ISBN: 9780008579913
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 30mm
Weight: 260g
384 pages