This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

''Excellent'' IRISH TIMES''Witty and biting and brilliant'' i PAPER''Full of dark mischief'' EMMA HEALEY''Hilarious'' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH WINNER OF THE BBC NATIONAL SHORT STORY AWARD A mother has an unexpected outburst at a corporate therapy session for working parents. A couple finally get time to rekindle their relationship and make an ill-advised home movie. A pregnant film director plots revenge on the actress who betrayed her. A woman deliberately causes conflict at her ex''s wedding.These powerful and funny stories illuminate the lives of untamed women. They explore how society wants us to behave - and what happens when we refuse . . .''Whip-smart'' CHRISTIE WATSON''Humane and very funny'' JESSIE BURTON''Clever and illuminating'' LUCY CALDWELL''Wonderful'' DAILY MAIL''Read it and riot'' MARIANNE LEVY