LoveReading Says
Shape of a Boy was a perfect holiday companion, sending me on a journey around the world with Kate Wickers and her family. I was astounded and impressed by her bravado in taking her young sons (from babyhood) to farflung places such as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Borneo - especially as one son has a nut allergy (I have a son with a nut allergy too). I laughed, I cried (with laughter) and I laughed again at her sons' reactions (from astonishment to apathy) about some of the geographical wonders of the world, and the nature of the questions they asked about the minutiae of everyday life. The lessons they learnt along the way, about people, places, safety and courtesy. The adventures and mishaps and memories they shared. I feel like I've watched her sons grow up through the pages of her book. This was such as fun read, and I hope they're still sharing adventures as a family for years to come.
Victoria Goldman
Find This Book In
| Primary Genre |
Travel
|
| Other Genres: |
|
| Recommendations: |
|
Shape of a Boy Synopsis
The perfect beach read, Shape of a Boy is a laugh-out-loud travel memoir featured in National Geographic Traveller’s best travel books of 2022
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.
This is a must-read for every wannabe-traveller grounded by lockdown and for every parent who has dreaded travelling with a baby.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780711267183 |
| Publication date: |
5th July 2022 |
| Author: |
Kate Wickers |
| Publisher: |
Aurum Press |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
272 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Travel
|
| Other Genres: |
|
| Recommendations: |
|
Kate Wickers Press Reviews
Life-affirming and laugh-out-loud funny - Helen Fielding, author of Bridget Jones's Diary
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
Highly entertaining, often hilarious' and 'inspiring to all parents Bel Mooney, Daily Mail
Travel writing at its finest – transports you to another place. Thoughtful and moving, this is a reminder of the bonding effect travel can have on a family. The Scotsman
Well written, well-paced, well amusing. Made me lustful for wandering – even with the kids! Ben Aitken, author of The Gran Tour
One page made me laugh, the next made me cry – it’s incredible how Kate makes you feel like you’re on this journey together, seeing the world along with her family. Katie Bowman, editor of Family Traveller
A whip-smart and hilariously honest how-to (and how-not-to) do parenthood on holiday. My husband should take note. Celia Walden, author of Payday
Kate Wickers’ candid stories reveal how to overcome disappointment on the road, how to say sorry and move on and how to breed a spirit of parental perseverance, whether you’re travelling with an infant, toddler or teen. National Geographic Traveller
If you seek far-flung adventure but are put off by having the kids in tow, UK travel journalist Kate Wickers’ hilarious book about her overseas escapades with her three sons will make you think again... We’re willing to bet it will give all the family itchy feet. The Sunday Post
Starting a family might slow down some travellers, but for the Wickers kids have only made the adventures more fun. Every new destination provides a new lesson – and new laughs. Grant Balfour, editor of Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine
Funny, inspiring, tender and a little bit bonkers, global travel with three small boys, what could possibly go wrong? Gil McNeil
About Kate Wickers
Kate Wickers is a freelance journalist and travel writer, specialising in travel, culture and food features for many UK and international publications, including The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Scotsman, The Australian, The Globe & Mail, Lodestars Anthology, Delicious, Porthole, Suitcase, & Family Traveller.
More About Kate Wickers
