School does not only change the kids' lives ...

This book was so relaxing. I read it in one go on a lazy Sunday and it was all I needed to reload my batteries.

The story takes us, mums, back to the days when our children had to start school. A period full of good and not so good memories. Oh no, don't think you can enjoy this one if you are not a mum (yet). Maybe it will remind you of your own first days or of a niece, cousin, ..., but most of all it's about growing up, coming out of your shell, seeing the difference between real and fake friends.

I hope this book is the beginning of a series, because I certainly want to know what happens next. It would be too cruel to leave us hanging here. LOL.

Thank you, Pippa James, Bookouture and Netgalley

The story of a group of playground mums (and dads!) and their lives in between collecting their children from school. The book primarily focuses around mums Frankie, Kate and Alison. Frankie, the young single mum who so far has left the upbringing of her son to her mum; Kate, a shy and retiring mum of 2 whose husband is training to run the marathon; and Alison, desperate to integrate herself with the popular mums of the school – even if it means joining the PTA. They are all completely different personalities yet all brought together by their children who all attend the same school. Can they last out the entire school year?

My first book by this author. First impressions of the book are that it’s a laugh out loud comedy but don’t let the cover fool you. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of moments to chuckle at, and I did particularly like the ‘anecdotes’ at the beginning of each chapter, but this book is not just about the humorous antics of playground mums, it’s also about how these women manage their whole lives – work, husbands, children, families and even their own feelings.

I have to admit I leant more towards certain characters than others. Kate had to be my favourite – a shy and retiring woman who came across initially as meek as a mouse, but was brought out of her shell completely unexpectedly by Frankie, one of the other mums. Having to put up with her husband disappearing at all times to train for the marathon, it’s easy to see why Kate comes across as a bit of a pushover at times. Alison, was again a likeable character but really needed to stop trying to be part of the ‘yummy mummies’ because it was obvious that she could do so much better in the way of friends! Frankie I thought was one of the most selfish characters I’ve read about in a long time! Leaving her mum to do everything which she should be doing for her son I practically cheered out loud when Frankie had to step up to being a mum!

I could relate to so much in this book. If you’re a mum no doubt you’ve been there stood in the playground with no one to talk to, or perhaps you were one of the popular mums who always have a big crowd around you. Either way, you may recognise and be able to relate to so many of the situations that these three mums do. Don’t think this book is only aimed at mums though, everyone can read this book and enjoy it. Some of the struggles they faced made me cry, and I mean really cry!! Others made me laugh. This book takes you on a true rollercoaster of emotions. Highly recommended!

Erm, I think I thought this book was going to be non-fiction. Hilarious stories about a mum and her kid and how they are trying to adapt in a new place. So I gave up pretty fast, as the book was just not for me. I couldn't really care about the women in this story (yes, there are more than one). All they did was chat, chat, chat, some parts about the kids, but mostly mums getting together. Plus, I didn't even know there were various characters until I wondered why the names kept changing. :P Yep, the characters all just felt the same to me. Which is a shame. SO thanks for approving me, and I am really sorry that I couldn't get very far in this book. I am sure there is someone who loves this one, but that person isn't going to be me.

This was a cute fun read about life as a mom. I do not have children, but was still able to relate to the story. I thought it was well written. Perfect for a lazy day on the couch or a beachy ready!

This book is absolutley fabulous, it is such a good read, i would recommend it to everyone you will laugh out loud and it is a great book

I found this book to be a silly, predictable story about a young British mom who is not ready to grow up. To be honest, I was unable to finish it, because I found it difficult to suspend belief enough to accept the extent of Frankie's selfishness.

This is a cute story and has characters that we all meet at the school gates, for example the PTA ladies in this book does mirror my school's PTA and even my own personal experiences of it all! I did giggle at some of the funny moments in the story whereas other points in the story were quite sad. If you're looking for a light read that is not to taxing to follow then this is a ok book.

I Will Survive was a brilliant, laugh out loud read. It’s the kind of novel I read purely for pleasure and don’t have a lot of thoughts on the novel. I loved the characters, the writing, it really is the perfect read for fans of Why Mummy Drinks. Pippa has written such a wonderful novel and even I could relate to the characters despite not being a mother myself. I highly recommend this book - and I dare you not to sing I Will Survive every time you pick the book up.

I found myself laughing and smiling through this book! Such a fun summer read as it details the evolution of women's friendships.

I think this's one of the funniest book I read in 2018. Even if I'm not a mother there were part I was able to relate and laughed a lot.
The book is really written and the plot interesting.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for this ARC

I Will Survive by Pippa James is definitely a true recollection of almost every mom's life.

It tells a story of few moms and how they manage their kids, husbands, relatives and society.
There were some moms that were so unlike me and I had to try really hard to see things from their perspective and understand them. There were so many situations that every mom on this planet including me has been through.
Full of laugh out loud moments, many cry your eyes out moments as well.
I must admit I found their struggles a bit too close for comfort and they made me slightly sad. It broke my heart how hard they want to fit in, how hard they try to be loved and appreciated yet are so afraid to be themselves and fight for what they want.
Deceptively light read that will touch your heart and make you remember how it was. How difficult, how crazy and how exhausting yet no one of us would change it for the world.
Great read for all moms both past, present and future.

The struggle of being a mom is real. Whether it be a single mum or with both parents in the house. As a mum, this book is very relate-able. There are so many type of mum out there and you can read the book and judge Frankie for who she is or who she is not; however you cannot say that she's a bad mum. This book would make a nice movie to show the struggle. It was an easy read with real life feel to it.

Brilliantly funny, entertaining and damn amazing. Never heard of this author before but boy can she write a novel! It was great and even though I'm not a mum (yet), I still related to some of the parts. The cover is just as chaotic as the story! Loved it.