The Nanny Diaries: A Novel by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus - Adult Fiction Shelves – Main Level – McLaughlin
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a nanny? How about being a nanny to a rich Manhattan family? The Nanny Diaries: A Novel will give you a glimpse into the world of all that encompasses nannyhood. While the novel is fiction, the authors, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, have both worked as nannies in New York City and had a myriad of experiences to draw upon when writing their novel.
The Nanny Diaries: A Novel is about young 21 year old Nan, mostly known as Nanny, who is earning a child development degree from NYU. Nan takes nanny jobs to earn money for her expenses. One day she meets Mrs. X at Central Park, and her world is never the same! Soon Mrs. X decides to employ Nanny to watch over her young 4 year old son, Grayer, while she deals with important matters such as party planning, shopping, and pedicures. At first, Nan finds this ritzy world of Prada shoes, fancy parties, and lavender water fascinating. Who wouldn’t want to work for a rich family that lives in a huge multi-million dollar apartment and shops on Fifth Avenue? However, as time passes, Nan witnesses Grayer’s sadness firsthand and realizes that no amount of money can take the place of real parents. Furthermore, Nanny begins to notice that she is often treated like the gum on the bottom of one of Mrs. X’s designer shoes as she is given more and more hours and offered less and less salary. As the Xs’ marriage begins to implode and Nan learns too much about their personal life, she knows that she cannot work for them forever, but how can she leave young and lonely Grayer? If you are looking for an interesting and delicious read set in fabulous New York City with plenty of satirical gossip, you will enjoy The Nanny Diaries: a Novel by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus!