The Hungover Games
The Hungover Games
Sophie Heawood
Jack Edwards
Full of this dark sardonic wit. - Jack Edwards
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The Hungover Games

The Hungover Games: A True Story

Sophie Heawood
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Sophie Heawood
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In "The Hungover Games," Sophie Heawood crafts a memoir that’s as hilariously irreverent as it is profoundly heartfelt, charting the tumultuous waters of unplanned single motherhood with the wit of a seasoned humorist and the insight of a sage. When Heawood’s picture-perfect Los Angeles life takes an unexpected turn upon discovering she’s pregnant by a man more interested in touring with his band than building a family, she finds herself back in England, navigating a new existence that’s miles away from the glamor and stability she once knew. With the acerbic charm of Bridget Jones and the raw honesty of Fleabag, this narrative takes readers on a journey through the joys, fears, and absurdities of finding oneself responsible for another human being while still figuring out how to take care of oneself. "The Hungover Games" is more than just a tale of motherhood; it’s a story about the messy, beautiful reality of what it means to create a family in the 21st century. As Heawood grapples with sleepless nights, existential doubts, and the comedic horrors of dating as a single mom, she also discovers a profound sense of resilience, love, and unexpected joy in the life she’s building with her daughter. Poignant, brutally honest, and unexpectedly sweet, Heawood’s memoir offers a fresh perspective on parenting, personal growth, and finding love in the most unlikely places. It’s a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the unexpected paths that lead us home.

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Released
2020
7 Jul
Length
272
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Full of this dark sardonic wit. - Jack Edwards
And this is it, and it is true: that wherever I go, now, for the rest of my life, and whatever I do, and whatever freedoms I am granted, I am always going to be worried about whether my daughter is cold, and whether she is wearing her hat. And that I will never be able to give this feeling back.
— Sophie Heawood, The Hungover Games

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