"Life-affirming and laugh-out-loud funny" - HELEN FIELDING,
AUTHOR OF BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY
Shape of a Boy is a hilarious and eye-opening travel memoir by the
mother of three boys as she documents her travels with her family around
the world.
'Have kids, will travel' is veteran travel journalist Kate's mantra.
Her intrepid spirit is infectious in this warm, engaging account
of her family's adventures and misadventures. She shares the life
lessons learnt on their travels, from overcoming disappointment in
Thailand to saying sorry in Japan, discovering perseverance in
Borneo and learning about conservation in Malaysia.
From the jungles of southeast Asia to the waterfront in Havana
and the blazing heat of Egypt, Shape of a Boy captures the essence
of being a parent in the thick of it and learning on the hoof.
Inspirational for anyone who has dreaded travelling with a baby,
toddler, or teen, it is a life-affirming read for every
wannabe-traveller.
Kate's vivid evocation of the highs and lows of family time make you
belly-laugh and bring a lump to your throat.
"Hilarious and wonderfully fluent, Shape of A Boy makes you see each
corner of the world afresh. I read it in one long, lounging read, which
took me away from Covid to a vibrant world of orangutans and elephants
and a family growing together."
ANDREW CLOVER, best-selling author of Dad Rules
This is a must-read for every wannabe-traveller grounded by lockdown
and for every parent who has dreaded travelling with a baby.
