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Only Dead on the Inside

A Parent's Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
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Only Dead on the Inside by James Breakwell, author and comedian, blends humour with survival tips, offering a comedic guide on how to manage the chaos of parenting during a zombie apocalypse. This light-hearted book is packed with illustrations and witty advice, providing both laughs and improbable survival strategies for parents navigating the challenges of both undead and toddler tantrums. It's perfect for anyone who appreciates a humorous take on parenting and survival.
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This book may appeal to you if you love a humorous twist on the often daunting topic of a zombie apocalypse. Written with a comedic flair, it skillfully blends parenting challenges with survival tactics, offering a light-hearted take on protecting your loved ones from the undead. If you enjoy laughter mixed with clever wisdom, this might just be the perfect read for you.

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The Twitter sensation with 900K followers provides the perfect Christmas gift for parents.

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Raising kids can sometimes feel like society has ended, so why not go one further, and actually plan for it? From James Breakwell, who Buzzfeed called 'the funniest dad on Twitter', this hilarious book will help you through the rise of the undead, with helpful hints and tips on raising healthy, entirely human, offspring.

So, hunker down, stock up on supplies (alcohol, primarily) and get ready for the long haul. Or alternatively, take the more proactive approach. Ransack your kid's toy chest/weapons locker for zombie lacerating objects, bear arms with a terrorising umbrella stroller, or (not recommended) use your baby as a human missile. With kids and with zombies, the possibilities are truly endless. And with parenting in a Zombie apocalypse, the rules change.

Bursting with twisted logic, questionable data, badly drawn cartoons and frank parenting advice, this is the witty gift book that everyone will be talking about this year. And who knows? It may even help you survive everyday life as well.

Only Dead on the Inside is a must-read for any parent who ever wondered how they’d fare in the zombie apocalypse.

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Only Dead on the Inside by James Breakwell combines humour with an imaginative take on surviving a zombie apocalypse while parenting. Reviews highlight Breakwell's wit and absurdity, often drawing from his social media presence where his humorous observations on family life have earned him accolades. Fans appreciate his ability to blend everyday parental challenges with comedic fantasy.

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ISBN: 9781786493422

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 192

About the Author

James Breakwell is a professional TV comedy writer and amateur father of four girls, ages six, four, two, and seven months. He tells jokes about his family on his Twitter account @XplodingUnicorn, which has nearly 900,000 followers and continues to grow at a rapid pace. His articles are available at www.ExplodingUnicorn.com. Only Dead on the Inside is his first book.

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