Please Understand Me

This book uses Dr. John Gray’s metaphor of men being from Mars and women from Venus to explore the often humorous yet sometimes stressful dynamics of parenthood. From conception to childrearing, this witty and light-hearted compendium dives into the differences in parenting ideologies between men (Martians) and women (Venetians).

The book highlights how an ‘alpha mum’ with high expectations of motherhood can amplify these differences, especially when emotions are processed differently between genders. Drawing on personal experiences and observations of other couples, Beamon presents a dad’s perspective, offering insight into how fathers attempt to live up to their partners’ expectations while keeping a smile through the challenging moments every parent will recognise.

Whether managing through empathy or a lighter touch, this book offers relatable laughs and reflections on the universal journey of raising a child.

Ivor J. Beamon was born in Edgware, Middlesex, being one of four children, and raised in Royston, Hertfordshire. After graduating from the University of North-East London, Ivor spent the majority of his working career as a Chartered Surveyor involved in providing new homes in the UK. He always had an interest in writing as to the characters he observed and how social interactions in specific situations provide moments of humorous anecdotes that may raise a smile for others. Now the right moment had been reached to turn his back from full-time employment and put pen to paper.