The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus

Just finished The Nanny Diaries. Good, quick read. Not my favorite, but I’drecommend it, especially to those who like chick lit or those who have been a nanny. It is based on real life experiences the authors had as nannies living in New York City.The book is a fictionalized account of one young woman, a senior in college, and her year of being a nanny for a family living the high life on Park Avenue. The book is funny, but is also heart wrenching at times. I was a nanny when I was younger, but I am lucky to say I never experienced things like the book describes. It’s so sad to think there are parents out there who really don’t spend time with their kids they just pass them from one care giver to the next.

Nanny (yes her name is Nanny, confused me at first too) works for a family who live in some other world it seems. They demand perfection from Nanny and yet are completely irresponsible themselves. They have no respect for her or her schedule and treat her like she should kiss the ground they walk on. I spite of all their faults their son is adorable, and loveable which is why Nanny doesn’t quit but tries to stick it out. It just breaks your heart that his parents don’t seem to care about HIM ( just his image) and you can’t help but wonder how these kids will turn out.

There are lots of funny antecdotes, and some romance, but at the end you will want to go give any of the kids in you life a big hug and spend some time with them.

Final Verdict : 3.75 out of 5 stars