Humor
The Parent Trip
28/09/09 13:14
Book Review by Nicole Hanratty
The Parent Trip: From high heels and parties to highchairs and potties by Jenna McCarthy
Open your thesaurus to the word hilarious and find every synonym possible to describe The Parent Trip. The perfect gift for anyone who is pondering pregnancy or is currently expecting, this book hits the highs and lows of the entire journey. For those moms who are well past their child bearing years, Jenna McCarthy's comical banter will take you on an enjoyable trip back to a place you have long ago tried to forget but wish someone had warned you about in advance.
With space to journal and record your own experiences, Jenna McCarthy circumvents all of the ideal world perfect scenarios and talks straight about deciding to get pregnant, naming the baby, overreacting, keeping your pediatrician on speed dial, sleep deprivation, sex after pregnancy, breastfeeding, the evilness of the always dying batteries in children's toys, and one very well-kept secret. "You don't have to love being pregnant. You don't even have to like it. You just have to get through it without killing your partner." Read More...
Bad Mother
25/09/09 13:57
Book Review by Nicole Hanratty
Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities and Occasional Moments of Grace
By Ayelet Waldman
Written with great humor and good hearted sincerity, this truthful look at women and motherhood is a must-read for all of us struggling to find a balance between perfection and flawlessness, i.e. meeting the impossibly high standards of Motherhood.
Ayelet Waldman argues that the Good/Bad Mother labels must go because "being a good Mother, as defined by mothers themselves, is impossible."
Looking at issues that include how we measure success when mothering, this refreshing book admits to such maternal crimes as NOT signing up for the school's parent association or being the cupcake providing room mom every year. Read More...
