Vicious and narcissist Gran

A case of win some lose some. At least she got us looking at Amazon to find out more about the book - but, with hindsight, finding out more about it and even reading any of it was bound to prove counter-productive!

It did, but I do wish that the OP would respond; when they don't I wonder if they are a) genuine and upset or b) just having a punt. Sad, really?

The OP's certainly generated a lot of interest, though!

If the book is weak so is the attempt to promote it.

I thought you were an "o" but you are obviously a zero.Apologies

Point taken jo8.Careless choice of words on my part.

Yes. It is Gracesmum.

Sorry Gorki. It just sounded a little accusatory.

I only meant "defend" in the sense of explain herself and justify her recommendation of the book or just hear again from her in the light of other postings. How we get picked up on this site for the odd word sometimes.It is no wonder people who don't find it easy to express themselves are reticent to post.

Well that is the standard and consequently legitimate charge for advertising - isn't it?

Perhaps she would have had to pay thirty quid?

Ends justifying means? I don't agree. Sneaky insults intelligence, why not be upfront?

Needs must when the devil calls. #sneakycanbegood

Well surely only to say she is genuine? If promoting a book becasue you/yourDD/DH/SIL/dog has just published their foirst book - why not say so on the proper thread?? Sneaky ad is what I thought and I hold to that.

Certainly don't think Meg7 needs to "defend herself"!

Well I've just skim read the first three chapters on Amazon. Sounds like an amateur first (and probably only) book. Nothing to get worked up about.

In fact it could be a good illustration of a woman (the mother) with some kind of psychosis. Perhaps it's from real life experience.

Would be good if the original poster came back and told us more.

Definatley not a book I would give up my valuable time to read.

Could this thread be moved? It is not really about grandparenting. More about a book that nobody seems very keen on.

Sounds depressing, couldnt bear to read such a book. Why would an author wish to publish such load of sad rubbish. Wont be reading it.

Perhaps Meg7 could return to defend herself/himself.

Why? It is quite possible that the original poster is a Gransnetter simply recommending a book. It is also possible that she is Lilliane Rosse cleverly disguised. Who knows?

I note GNHQ have deleted a second thread on the same book. Should this be deleted also? GNHQ please answer!

I have had a look at it too - just published so I am more suspicious then ever! What a load of tosh!!! Cliches R Us could be its sub title! Good try, Meg7 but you can't pull the wool over these grannies' eyes that easily !!!

I skimmed through the first chapter and it was horrible . All I can say is that it is crude in every sense of the word. The style is immature and is not a book I would want to read.

Doesn't sound like a book I'd remotely want to read Meg7!

Life can always top fiction, my mother applied to take my daughter off me, won't go into reasons but had frequent visits of social services after that, grilling my daughter, looking in my fridge/freezer everything, every aspect of our lives....eventually before a panel they decided that my daughter and I had a strong, loving, healthy relationship and my mothers fear were foundless....