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The Pile of Stuff at the Bottom of the Stairs

The Pile of Stuff at the Bottom of the Stairs

by Christina Hopkinson (Author)

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    Hardcover 2011

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Synopsis

Mary Gilmour feels as though her life is going down a plug hole clogged with cornflakes and Play-Doh. Her job is part time but housework is full time, and she has no time at all for her two young sons. Mary is convinced that there is only one thing standing between her and organised contentment: his name is Joel and she's married to him. Since star charts have worked on improving the behaviour of their children, she designs an equivalent for her husband: a spreadsheet detailing every balled-up tissue, every sock on the floor, every wet towel on the bed. Although he has no idea of it, Joel has six months to prove that his credits outweigh his debits. Or else ...

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 416
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 03 Mar 2011
ISBN 10: 1444710397
ISBN 13: 9781444710397

Media Reviews
'Christina Hopkinson has wittily and very realistically tapped into the zeitgeist - literally the most relevant novel for a working mother since I Don't Know How She Does It by Allison Pearson.' -- Plum Sykes, author of Bergdorf Blondes 'Utter genius. The funniest, truest and most insightful book about being a parent I have ever read.' -- Lisa Jewell 'I read it, I really enjoyed it, I left it on the stairs.' -- John O'Farrell 'A funny, thought-provoking take on what happens to a relationship when children come along.' -- Grazia 'THE PILE OF STUFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS is being described as the contemporary equivalent of Superwoman' -- The Times 'Fantastically well written, searingly truthful, occasionally very moving' -- Wendy Holden, Daily Mail 'Chick-lit checklist - just don't get so engrossed you forget to eat/sleep/get off the bus ...' -- Fabulous 'The new I Don't Know How She Does It' -- Grazia 'A bittersweet domestic drama ... It's flippant and sharply funny, but at the heart of this novel there is a terrible poignancy, a familiar story that charts the effect of procreation on a loving relationship. Fans of Allison Pearson's I Don't Know How She Does It will love it.' -- Marie Claire 'A great comic novel on marriage and motherhood ... very funny.' **** -- Red 'A witty paean to domestic and marital discontent ... [it] struck a chord.' -- Telegraph 'Sharp look at the craziness of modern life and love ... Hopkinson nails a marriage cracking into a million pieces, and manages to make you believe there's always a way to patch things up.' -- Publishers Weekly 'You'll know exactly where she's coming from if you've ever felt like you spend your life picking up after a messy partner, you won't know whether to laugh or cry.' -- U magazine, Ireland 'Hilarious ... Packed with witty one liners, this is a story that will resonate with women the world over ... THE PILE OF STUFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS is the Bridget Jones's Diary for a married generation.' -- www.babbleandbooks.wordpress.com 'A great read which will provide you with plenty of food for thought, perfect for whiling away a boring commute or packing for the beach. Though, couple ups beware, it may well prompt you to re-evaluate your current set-up.' -- runninginheels.co.uk 'A hilariously funny insight into the battle of the sexes ... Hopkinson nails perfectly the daily frustrations that can drive a wedge into long-term relationships.' -- www.internationalchicklitmonth.com 'Hopkinson's writing is bright and accessible and her characters are very real.' -- Washington Times
Author Bio
Christina Hopkinson is an author and journalist whose work has appeared in the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, the Times, Grazia and Red magazine. Her first novel, IzobelBrannigan.com was published by Piatkus and was described by the Mirror as 'an insightful debut - witty, wise and worth reading'. She lives in London with her husband and three children. Visit Christina's website, www.christinahopkinson.com, and follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/Xtinahopkinson.