Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social networking apps for women, listed as Apple's Trend of the Year 2021 and TIME100's Most Influential Companies 2022. It Takes a Village is her first book, written and created alongside hundreds of Peanut users from around the world.
This book is a rallying cry to be the village that supports every mother. It's a reminder that we are all in this together * Rochelle Humes * I love this book, it is full of warmth and reassurance like having a conversation with your friends * Jessica Urlichs * A comforting and soul soothing read that will literally be a light in the dark in those wonderful but stressful days in early motherhood * Candice Brathwaite * A book that gently exposes the myth of the 'natural mother' and offers something more powerful... solidarity, truth, and reassurance * Anna Mathur * The book I wish I had when I gave birth, the book I read now for comfort, the book I gift to all new mums so they know they are not alone * Sharmadean Reid, author of New Methods for Women * A powerful blend of advice, support and beautifully raw stories that make you feel seen. It's a maternal hug in book form * Anna Whitehouse, presenter and author at Mother Pukka * An honest, heartfelt guide for every mum navigating the chaos and beauty of early motherhood * Grace Victory, YouTuber, writer and body positive activist * This book is a must-have guide for every woman thinking about motherhood. My new 'most gifted' for every new mum * Laura Jackson, broadcaster and co-founder of homeware brand Glassette * Packed with wisdom and warmth from real women who tell it like it is * Amy Jackson, actress and model * This book wraps around you like a hug from someone who truly gets it * Jada Sezer, businesswoman, model and host of CEO MUM podcast * Love it! A motherhood book that tells it like it is, minus the sugar-coating but with all the love * Louise Boyce, creator of Mama Still Got It * Smart, supportive, and refreshingly real... the kind of book that sparks the conversations that matter and reminds you you're never alone * Victoria Prew, entrepreneur and CEO * Peanut is a community for all of us mothers to seek help without question. They are so supportive & what they do is amazing * Jess Wright *