The Patchwork Family
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4.2 • 23 Ratings
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- £9.99
Publisher Description
'Refreshing and honest ... this isn't your standard mum memoir' Psychologies Magazine
How to hold it together, even when things are falling apart.
Laugh, cry and scream along the rollercoaster of family life as Rachaele Hambleton journeys through the parts nobody talks about; the 'wow' moments, triumphs, tears and tantrums. This book covers everything we don't teach our kids in school, understanding neurodiversity, having heartbreaking conversations and healing from being broken.
Rachaele's deeply personal story reveals the raw truths of parenting chaos, ever-changing family dynamics and the art of keeping it together against all odds. With unflinching honesty, and bags of heart and humour, this memoir shows real messy life and offers a lifeline for anyone struggling. Above all, it tells us we are not alone.
'In a world of social-media gloss, Hambleton [is] unusually frank about the mess of life' iNews
'Powerful and candid ... it will make you laugh and cry' Woman's Own
Customer Reviews
An absolute must read
Absolutely blown away by this wonderful book, we live in a world that is so heavily filtered in every way and rach just shines a light on real life, real love and real family dynamics. The bravery to discuss autism diagnosis and all the challenges that can bring, teenagers and all the challenges they bring and marriage and everything in between. An actual honest and heart expanding account of family life. You give me so much hope for the future and make me feel I’m not alone, I wish I was as eloquent as you but honestly, this book is phenomenal. So much admiration for all you do rach. Much love & respect to you and your lovely family xx
The most genuine kind soul
I have read all 3 of Rachaele’s books and I have thoroughly enjoyed every single one for their own reasons. I’ve related, cried sad and happy tears but also learnt a hell of a lot. In this latest book Rachaele talks about how open and honest her and her family are with each other and I can only hope that my children feel confident and comfortable enough to confide in me like this. I grew up having a ver rocky relationship with my dad and my mum not really being a listener and I just hope that just like Racheale I can reassure my children I am their safe place, their calm and there will always be love. Before listening to this I could see myself forming the habits of my parents and now with work I want to be the parent I know I should thanks to Rachaele.
Rachaele you blow me away with every aspect of your life. Your strength and how much you continue to thrive in the life you have today. I’ve never enjoyed watching a total stranger achieve the biggest goals more! I hope to read many more of your books
Heartbreaking and Beautiful
Thank you Rach, you’ve written some heartbreaking things your family has been through. I’ve got two beautiful children with autism and your chapters about how incredible Wilby is make my heart warm, I have no idea what our future holds but thank you for speaking out, thank you for talking about our little corner of the world.