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Everyone should take out time to write their own story

Frankie Hilton, who is one half of Instagram, Expat Mamas, on the best pregnancy books to read, if you're expecting

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Published: Fri 12 Oct 2018, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Fri 12 Oct 2018, 2:00 AM

What book(s) are you reading right now?
I'm just about to have my first baby. Therefore, I mostly have my nose stuck in one of the following: Kaz Cooke's The Rough Guide to Pregnancy & Birth, which I would highly recommend to anyone terrified of pregnancy as she makes it truly laughable, or Gina Ford's The New Contented Little Baby Book, which is a lot less fun, much more routine-led, and, in my mind, to be taken with a pinch of salt. I'm also about to start Harvey Karp's The Happiest Baby on the Block.

Which are the books that changed your life?
I read Rhonda Byrne's The Magic last year, which is part of The Secret series. I've always believed 'a positive mind leads to a positive life'. I haven't been fantastic at keeping up all the routines within The Magic, or daily tasks, but it cemented a gratitude list into my daily life, which I truly believe is magic. It's a brilliant way for your mind to start the day.
Name one underrated book, and why you'd recommend it.
Your own! I believe everyone should take out time to write their own story. Journalling is something I'm passionate about, and I think it's the key to the mind's clarity, and sanity.
Your favorite literary character.
"They said I was a valued customer. Now they send me hate mail." Rebecca Bloomwood from Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series is my soul sister.
Your favourite book quote?
"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh.
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