Rants in the Dark

I don't know Emily Writes' real name, but I love her. Every mum anywhere will relate to her Rants in the Dark. Great writing, honest thought, funny, tragic, empathetic. Emily might just have become my new best friend.

Linda Thompson, Hamilton News and all Regionals

Emily writes with compassion and humour, telling the uncompromising raw truth about parenthood without coming across as condescending. She describes her frustrations and fears in all their glory, as well as the tender moments of parenting. You are never in doubt about just how much she loves her boys and her husband. Rants in the Dark is a collection of Emily's blogs, as well as new writing. Fans will recognise some of the posts and enjoy reading them for the second, or third, time. They are just as rewarding when being reread. The book also contains a lot of new material too, including touching anecdotes and conversations with four-year-old Eddie. If you have ever struggled with anxiety, sleepless babies, sick children, self-doubt, exhaustion - or experienced moments of grace, humour and love as a parent, then this book will resonate. A perfect gift for parents-to-be to offer a different perspective on the sometimes unrealistic expectations perpetuated about parenthood.

Kiwi Parent