Normal Schmormal, 9780008558147
Paperback
Hilarious chaos: Parenting six kids, adoption, and special needs, redefined.

Normal Schmormal

my occasionally helpful guide to parenting kids with special needs

  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    18 July 2024

Summary

Normal Schmormal: A Hilarious Guide to Parenting with Special Needs

The heartwarming and hilarious part-memoir, part-guide from comedian and father-of-six Ashley Blaker, tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs.

‘A funny, irreverent and loving book’ *Daily Express*

‘We had such a variety of experts visiting our home, we really needed a revolving door. All these professionals would watch our son playing…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008558147
ISBN-10:0008558140
Author:Ashley Blaker
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperCollins
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:18 July 2024
Weight:280g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 38mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

PRAISE

‘Heartwarming and hilarious. Every page made me smile’ – Your Autism Magazine

‘A very funny and honest account of Ashley’s extraordinary ordinary life.’ – Alex Horne

‘Great insights and advice for any parent, from a unique and fascinating family and their brilliantly funny dad.’ – Katy Brand

‘This book is going to both entertain and bring comfort to so many people, giving them hope for the future.’ – Matt Lucas

‘There’s so much love and good energy in this book. It had me smiling from the very first words.’ – Adam Hills

‘Normal Schmormal is a laugh-out-loud, touching memoir. Every parent should have a copy.’ – Emma Kennedy

‘Hilarious, fascinating, and moving. A very special book about a very special family.’ – Elis James

‘A must read. Ashley’s gift is in making the toughest life challenges seem relatable and even joyous.’ – Rob Rinder

‘Funny and warm hearted, this book is a godsend for neurodivergent parents like me.’ – Josie Long

‘Inspirational, moving and massively funny. A beautiful schmeautiful book.’ – David Schneider

‘Ashley is a superb comic writer and offers incredibly emotional memoir.’ – David Walliams

‘Full of love, this book is a unique and uplifting document of a remarkable everyday life.’ – Mark Watson

‘Funny, moving and incredibly useful. This book can teach us all something about parenting.’ – Lucy Porter

‘A vivid record of a father’s love for his children and a plea for others to follow suit, whatever their kids may be like.’ – Jeremy Dyson

‘Chipped away at my ignorance and made me laugh at the same time. A neat trick.’ – Mike Wozniak

About The Author

Ashley Blaker

Ashley Blaker is a comedian, writer and father.

He has performed two Off-Broadway shows and several programmes on BBC Radio 4 including his family comedy Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children.

As a writer and producer for TV and radio, Ashley has worked with many considerably more successful comedians.

Normal Schmormal is his first book.

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