Christie Barlow, the author of A Year in the Life of a Playground Mother, made the decision to impart a valuable life lesson to her children and demonstrate to them that they have the ability to reach their dreams. Despite being a mother, she took the initiative to write a book to illustrate to her children that they should pursue their aspirations. Now, the book she penned as a testament to her belief has achieved the remarkable status of being the #1 bestseller on Amazon in both the UK and USA.