Happily Imperfect

Happily Imperfect
Stacey Solomon

Renowned and loved for her refreshing candour on everyday issues, social, domestic and intimate, Stacey Solomon reminds us how important it is to embrace ourselves; the good, bad and the ugly.Stacey’s authenticity and her courage to say what others daren’t opens discussions on sensitive but significant topics; her lack of sex drive after having kids, her battles with anxiety, the lows of motherhood and even the importance of hairy legs.In Happily Imperfect, be moved to tears and laughter by joining Stacey in her journey so far, as she reveals how to stay positive despite the everyday pressure to be and look perfect. Told through hilarious, sometimes moving, and always charming anecdotes, discover how to get the best out of life by being positive, not following the crowd, and trusting your gut instincts.Covering how to navigate motherhood, deal with anxiety and prejudice, as well as the experience of getting older, Stacey has plenty of words of wisdom to share. With tips and tricks on how to apply a positive mindset within your own day-to-day life, become emotionally freer and happier with Stacey by your side.

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Source ISBN: 9780008321017

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Dedication (#u259755a7-56a4-5539-9a94-edd611c36404)

Thank you to Joe and all of the incredible boys in our life.

Contents

Cover (#u88b00577-a70e-5f07-a407-224fadac7b6c)

Title Page (#u3e078be5-bbd6-5769-a95a-d235e1629e00)

Copyright (#u56c960db-222a-59e5-9cb6-72351442d079)

Dedication (#ube5b7d49-6d66-5eb0-85d6-5ec781674f2f)

Introduction: Labels (#ua4e08843-5737-5747-9b8a-7ec024e3a05f)

1 Letter to Me (aged fourteen) (#uab388230-6e9b-567e-8bbd-aafb2313c7b1)

2 The Big A (#u8a47581d-b8af-5d47-a062-ced2c9820cf0)

3 Ugly Duckling (#ucfe68193-7565-5394-b226-ae2c6b77b662)

4 My Tribe (My Big Jewish Family) (#u9b9ac1a7-413f-5cfe-a78c-20acb9094ff7)

5 Recipes That Say Love (Version 1) (#u083bef6f-6e63-5fcf-915c-2ede18c13ad1)

6 Mum Guilt! (#u2e6b2cf9-a928-5f50-8149-22632d8a33e3)

7 Recipes That Say Love (Version 2) (#litres_trial_promo)

8 Motherload (#litres_trial_promo)

9 Creating a Happy Family Vibe (#litres_trial_promo)

10 Perfectly Imperfect (#litres_trial_promo)

11 Hairy McLary (#litres_trial_promo)

12 Finding Your True Self (#litres_trial_promo)

13 The Hype (#litres_trial_promo)

14 Rose-tinted Goggles (#litres_trial_promo)

15 Blended Families (#litres_trial_promo)

16 Thankful (#litres_trial_promo)

17 My Happy Ever After (#litres_trial_promo)

18 Musings on Imperfection (#litres_trial_promo)

19 Forget the ‘How-tos’ (#litres_trial_promo)

20 Kindness (#litres_trial_promo)