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Cupcakes & Heels: I don't know how she does it abroad Kindle Edition

by Marianne Makdisi (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
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Workaholic mum Julie Wainscote becomes an overnight Twitter sensation when her live TV gaffe goes viral. Fired from her job, she takes up the challenge of becoming a stay-at-home mum to her son, Jacob.

But when she realises the school run is a catwalk, the coffee mornings involve competitive catering and the class bear has been to Lapland, she has to admit the adjustment required may be beyond her. Does she have what it takes to join Dubai’s ranks of immaculately groomed school mothers?

Cupcakes & Heels is a delightfully funny short story about the dilemmas facing mothers the world over.

PRAISE FOR CUPCAKES & HEELS: “An uplifting and candid story about one of the most difficult decisions any mother has to make. A truly funny, insightful and beautifully written slice of parenting life.”
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  1. Print length
    28 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    July 28, 2016
  5. File size
    203 KB
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    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01JBJSJM6
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 28, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 203 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 41 ratings

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41 global ratings

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Heif
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, reflective and nails the experience of expat life in Dubai.
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2016
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A short story that is fun to read, but outlines the decisions and insecurities that we all face whether we have "real jobs" or not. It captures the oddities, perks and frustrations of life in Dubai and answers the recurrent question, "What do you do with yourself all day?"
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interestting Conundrum!
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2017
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Fun to get a tiny peek at this life. Lovely ending. Children r so important, it's nice to see her son's side of things.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice quick read
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2016
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This book was a very quick read. It depicts the dilemmas most mothers face; stay at home or go back to work. It is nice for a quick read. I can't wait to read more from this author and to gain more insight about life in Dubai.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Very short
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2017
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When Julie,a workaholic mother of a seven year old son, realizes she has had it, she speaks out. Too bad it is on TV and she is chastising an important client-the CEO of one of her company's biggest and most difficult clients. By the next morning she has been fired and is now a full time mum. Fortunately her husband is very supportive and her son is appreciative as we follow Julie's funny approach to being a stay at home mom in Dubai’s ranks of immaculately groomed school mothers.

This is a very short book/story that left me appreciating her decision to be with her child, yet with many unanswered questions. However I enjoyed reading it, and it was the perfect length when I really didn't have time to get started on a longer book. Plus for me was getting a little information about Dubai and their school of many nationalities!
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Gillian M.
5.0 out of 5 stars An honestly written narrative of the struggle facing the everyday ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016
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An honestly written narrative of the struggle facing the everyday pressures working Mums put themselves under. The added bonus was the character portraits we were given by the author. Am looking forward to reading mote from her.
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Ruthie
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017
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Heartfelt and thoughtful insights.
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Nicky Albrecht
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2016
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A fun quick story, well told
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E. Chan-a-sue
4.0 out of 5 stars A great holiday read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2016
A great, at times very funny, read giving you a realistic insight into life in Dubai and the mum/work insecurities/challenges you can experience.
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Ms L J Titheridge
5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant story humourously told
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2016
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Many women struggle with the desire to hold on to their career while also being a parent who is there for their children; when you see them off to school this seems like the time to find that balance but the extra curricular activities required for the school aged child can find the stress more apparent than ever. This story perfectly captures that struggle, humourously describing what many mother's experience but won't always admit to in certain circles as it's all about keeping up appearances. A wonderful read.
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Inez Sonjack
5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting, funny and beautifully written.
Reviewed in Australia on September 6, 2016
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An uplifting and candid story about one of the most difficult decisions any mother has to make. A truly funny, insightful and beautifully written slice of parenting life. Can't wait for more from Marianne Makdisi.
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