Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
Spilt Milk
- Narrated by: Amélie Roch
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
99p for the first 3 months
Spilt Milk
Buy Now for £13.00
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
Summary
What if you said the worst thing a mother could say?
What if your husband found out about it in the national press?
And what if after all that, you didn’t regret it…?
‘My life is a tight knot I would like to undo. And, yes, there’s no use crying over spilt milk but, the truth is, I’d rather die than spill any more…’
Bea has a husband and daughter. Bea also has an appointment for a termination. Her first child changed everything–her life, her relationship, her identity. Now she has a pregnancy test and a decision to face.
This is a story about the women we (think we) know, the choices we make, the friends who stand by us and how the secrets we keep and the words left unsaid can be more dangerous than any lie we tell…
Critic reviews
"Fresh, brave, sharp and timely. And very, very readable. I strongly recommend it." (David Shannon)
"A fabulous angry roar of a book. Heartfelt and honest. Taboo breaking. Is there such a thing as being too honest…? A fantastic book club read too." (Liz Hyder, author of The Gifts)
"This may just be my new favourite novel. Bea is a fiercely relatable character who pulls back the curtain on the ways that modern motherhood changes you to the core. Difficult and beautiful, this story made me feel seen." (Gemma Hartley, author of Fed Up)
More from the same
What listeners say about Spilt Milk
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 17-03-23
A must read for any new parent or anyone contemplating parenthood!
This is a powerful and beautifully written book highlighting how far society still has to go when it comes to tackling the inequality that still exists between men and women’s parenting roles. It tackles this issue bravely, speaking truthfully about some of the most taboo issues surrounding motherhood and domestic labour. I love the way the novel is written as though Bea is speaking directly to her daughter. It’s a story about motherhood, love, grief, friendship, marriage, and a woman’s right to choose, I highly recommend it!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Lisa Mackenzie
- 03-03-23
Truthful, beautiful and relatable
I listened to this in almost one hit, saving the last two hours for when I was in my own and I could give it my full attention, Beashel doesn’t shy away from how brutal motherhood can be and how it’s one of the most beautiful experiences of your life whilst also being one of the hardest things you’ll ever commit too. It’s so good, so readable and so relatable.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 17-04-23
A must read!!
I encourage everyone to read this book … it’s insightful and touches on subjects that are universal, but not talked about.
Excellently written
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!