Based on a Times column , The Secret Life of a Slummy Mummy is a hilarious read and tells it how it is! Lucy Sweeney is a mother of three. She does not have the perfect life, laundry piles take over, she takes the children to school in her pyjamas and all those other things that happen when life becomes hectic. She does not come across as the most likeable person either which actually is something I liked about the book. She seems like a real character. The story reveals her split personality; the slummy mummy versus the very competitive mum.

I found the book was intelligently written and very funny. There were points where I could not help laughing out loud and other times where I felt truly sorry for Lucy. The only thing I think that let down the book was the predictable ending. But overall an easy read and worth reading if you like this genre.