Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walsh Family : A Penguin Special From Viking

For all fans eagerly awaiting Marian Keyes' new novel The Woman Who Stole my Life - here is a laugh-out-loud ebook-only short guide to everyone's favourite dysfunctional Irish family, Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walshes. It does exactly what it says on the tin but here's a brief word from its author, Mammy Walsh herself: 'There's this woman I know from bridge, Mona Hopkins, a lovely woman she is, even if I must admit I'm not that keen on her myself, and she said a great thing the other day. I was expecting her to say "Two no trumps," but instead she comes out with a saying about her children. She says, "Boys wreck your house and girls wreck your head." Isn't that a marvellous bit of wisdom - "Boys wreck your house and girls wreck your head!" And God knows it's the truest thing I've heard in a long time. I should know. I have five girls. Five daughters. And let me tell you, my head is wrecked from them. Although, now that I think of it, so is my house . . .' It's the perfect re-introduction to the Walsh family, featured in Marian's bestselling novels about the Walsh sisters, Watermelon, Rachel's Holiday, Angels, Anybody Out There and her latest novel, The Mystery of Mercy Close . Praise for Marian Keyes: 'When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Keyes is in a class of her own' Daily Express 'Zips along with engaging characters, fabulous plotting and spot-on dialogue. Marian Keyes: what a genius' Daily Mail Marian Keyes' international bestselling novels include Rachel's Holiday, Last Chance Saloon, Sushi for Beginners, Angels, The Other Side of the Story, Anybody Out There, This Charming Man and The Brightest Star in the Sky. Two collections of her journalism, Under the Duvet and Further Under the Duvet, are also available from Penguin. Her newest novel, The Woman Who Stole my Life, will be published by Penguin in November 2014 Dive into Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walshes with this laugh-out-loud ebook-only short guide to everyone's favourite dysfunctional Irish family 'Marian Keyes: what a genius' DAILY MAIL ________ It does exactly what it says on the tin, but here's a brief word from its author, Mammy Walsh herself: "There's this woman I know from bridge, Mona Hopkins, a lovely woman she is, even if I must admit I'm not that keen on her myself, and she said a great thing the other day. I was expecting her to say "Two no trumps," but instead she comes out with a saying about her children. She says, "Boys wreck your house and girls wreck your head." Isn't that a marvellous bit of wisdom - "Boys wreck your house and girls wreck your head!" And God knows it's the truest thing I've heard in a long time. I should know. I have five girls. Five daughters. And let me tell you, my head is wrecked from them. Although, now that I think of it, so is my house . . ." Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walshes is the perfect re-introduction to the beloved Walsh family, featured in Marian's bestselling novels about the Walsh sisters: Watermelon, Rachel's Holiday, Angels, Anybody Out There and The Mystery of Mercy Close. Praise for Marian Keyes: 'When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Keyes is in a class of her own' Daily Express 'An astounding writer and chronicler of our times ' Independent on Sunday 'The voice of a generation' Daily Mirror Mammy Walsh's A-z Of The Walshes Is A Laugh-out-loud Ebook-only Short Guide To Everyone's Favourite Dysfunctional Irish Family. It Does Exactly What It Says On The Tin But Here's A Brief Word From Its Author, Mammy Walsh Herself: 'there's This Woman I Know From Bridge, Mona Hopkins, A Lovely Woman She Is, Even If I Must Admit I'm Not That Keen On Her Myself, And She Said A Great Thing The Other Day. I Was Expecting Her To Say Two No Trumps, But Instead She Comes Out With A Saying About Her Children. She Says, Boys Wreck Your House And Girls Wreck Your Head. Isn't That A Marvellous Bit Of Wisdom - Boys Wreck Your House And Girls Wreck Your Head! And God Knows It's The Truest Thing I've Heard In A Long Time. I Should Know. I Have Five Girls. Five Daughters. And Let Me Tell You, My Head Is Wrecked From Them. Although, Now That I Think Of It, So Is My House . . .' It's The Perfect Re-introduction To The Walsh Family, Featured In Marian's Bestselling Novels About The Walsh Sisters, Watermelon, Rachel's Holiday, Angels, Anybody Out There And The Mystery Of Mercy Close . Praise For Marian Keyes: 'when It Comes To Writing Page-turners That Put A Smile On Your Face And Make You Think, Keyes Is In A Class Of Her Own' Daily Express 'zips Along With Engaging Characters, Fabulous Plotting And Spot-on Dialogue. Marian Keyes: What A Genius' Daily Mail For all fans eagerly awaiting Marian Keyes' new novel The Mystery of Mercy Close - featuring Helen Walsh and out in September - here is a laugh-out-loud ebook-only short guide to everyone's favourite dysfunctional Irish family, Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walshes . It does exactly what it says on the tin but here's a brief word from its author, Mammy Walsh herself: 'There's this woman I know from bridge, Mona Hopkins, a lovely woman she is, even if I must admit I'm not that keen on her myself, and she said a great thing the other day. I was expecting her to say "Two no trumps," but instead she comes out with a saying about her children. She says, "Boys wreck your house and girls wreck your head." Isn't that a marvellous bit of wisdom - "Boys wreck your house and girls wreck your head!" And God knows it's the truest thing I've heard in a long time. I should know. I have five girls. Five daughters. And let me tell you, my head is wrecked from them. Although, now that I think of it, so is my house . . .' It's the perfect re-introduction to the Walsh family and Marian's new novel, The Mystery of Mercy Close . In this hilarious and informative guide, Marian Keyes introduces readers to the unforgettable and dysfunctional Walsh family, featured in her bestselling novels about the Walsh sisters— Watermelon , Rachel’s Holiday , Angels , Anybody Out There and The Mystery of Mercy Close . Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walsh Family is a laugh-out-loud exploration of the quirks and relationships that make this Irish family so delightfully chaotic. From A for "Awkward Family Encounters" to Z for "Zany Antics," Keyes takes readers on a journey through the humorous and insightful anecdotes that define the Walsh family dynamic. Perfect as a reintroduction to the beloved Walsh family before diving into Keyes's next novel, or as a first-time encounter, this book is a must-read for fans of women's fiction and anyone in need of a good laugh. So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and prepare to be entertained by the delightful antics of the Walsh family. For all fans eagerly awaiting Marian Keyes's new novel, The Mystery of Mercy Close, featuring Helen Walsh, here is a laugh-out-loud ebook-only short guide to everyone's favorite dysfunctional Irish family. Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walsh Family is the perfect reintroduction to the Walsh family and an ideal appetizer for Keyes's new novel coming from Viking in April 2013.