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Give Me A Break

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Give Me A Break

Contributors:

By (Author) Colette Mann

ISBN:

9780732270117

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Imprint:

HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Publication Date:

23rd March 2002

Country:

Australia

Classifications

Readership:

General

Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

649.125

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

190

Dimensions:

Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 14mm

Weight:

204g

Description


Amusing and utterly realistic account of family life from well-known actress and comedian, Colette Mann. Snap! Crackle! Pop! What do you think that is Rice Bubbles huh Not this time cereal-loving citizen. I think snap when my leg took its first break, crackle, when it shattered, and pop when whatever else happened. What happens when a 12-year-old, just starting to gain his independence breaks his leg so badly that he has a six-month recovery period at home with his mumGive me a break! is an engaging and humorous account of the disrupted family life that follows. Written from the perspective of mum (Colette), injured son (Sam) and on-looker son (Charlie)Give me a break! is a book all parents (and their children) will relate to. the family tensions which emerge at times of fragility are laid bare with wit and humour.

Author Bio

Colette Mann lives with her sons, Sam and Charlie and husband in Victoria. Well known for her acting work, as well as her television and media exposure, Colette maintains a high media profile. She is a potential build author for us, and has great media contacts.

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