Minnie's Fiction Addiction

👀 First impressions:
I went into Namaste Motherfuckers expecting sharp humour, a bit of chaos, and a lot of honesty, and Cally Beaton delivers all of that with a refreshing lack of pretence. As a comedian and broadcaster, Beaton has a knack for cutting through polite filters and getting straight to the messy truth of modern life. The book blends memoir, social commentary, and self help in a way that feels both irreverent and surprisingly grounded. It dips into parenting, career reinvention, ageing, relationships, the corporate world and the quest for calm in a world that seems determined to resist it. It is part life lesson, part therapy session, part pint with a particularly hilarious friend.

✅ What I Liked:
The thing that stands out is Beaton’s voice. She is honest without being self pitying and funny without using humour as a shield. Every chapter feels like a conversation with someone who has been through enough to earn some wisdom but is not trying to preach at you. Her anecdotes are vivid and her reflections often hit deeper than expected. I also enjoyed her ability to balance vulnerability with sharp observational humour. She is very good at saying the thing most people think but would never actually say aloud.

❎ What I didn’t Like:
A few of the ideas became a little repetitive and occasionally the shift between humour and seriousness felt abrupt. Nothing major, just moments where I found myself wanting to get back to the storytelling rather than the reflection.

📚 Why You Should Read This Book:
If you enjoy memoirs that mix humour with honesty, this is an easy recommendation. Readers who like authors such as Sara Pascoe, Bryony Gordon or Caitlin Moran will feel immediately at home. It is a book that makes you laugh, think and occasionally wince in recognition. It is perfect for anyone navigating stress, burnout, family pressures or the sheer ridiculousness of modern life and wants a companion who understands all of it.

💭 Final Thoughts:
This is a bold, insightful and wickedly funny book that manages to feel both cathartic and comforting. Cally Beaton’s mix of chaos and calm works beautifully and she has written something that entertains as much as it reassures. It is warm, sharp and surprisingly heartfelt and I can see it resonating with anyone who feels like they are constantly trying to find balance in a world intent on knocking them off it.

🛍️ Where to buy
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Final Rating ★★★★ – Funny, frank and fully human