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"To be a mom is to have, at any given moment, everything turned completely on its head. That is why the word for Mom is Mom, and not Som, or Pom, or Bloot--because MOM upside down is WOW. That is it right there, the single truth, inherent in the very word--motherhood is one big, intense, erratic, emphatic WOW. Wow, this is tough! Wow, this is joyous! Wow, this is a nightmare! Wow, this is phenomenal! Wow, I love these kids! Wow, are they annoying!"
Humorist and mother of three Amy Krouse Rosenthal has a knack for recording the minutiae of everyday life, for finding the WOW in a seemingly mundane reality. In this hilarious follow-up to her much-gabbed-about The Book of Eleven and The Same Phrase Describes My Marriage and My Breasts: Before the Kids, They Used to Be Such a Cute Couple, Amy contemplates what it means to be a mother.
Like life, motherhood is full of lessons: You can't please everyone all the time. No matter what you forget to pack, it all works out in the end. Some days your zipper will jam and your ice cream will fall down a sewer. Whether celebrating the music of motherhood ("I love you, Mommy.") or reflecting on the death of a child, Amy captures the incredible ups, downs, and in-betweens of motherhood with unflinching honesty and an irrestibly quirky charm.
Whether you're seeking comic relief or absolution of mother's guilt (for not filling out the baby book properly, for feeling thankful for McDonald's, for not making homemade Halloween costumes, for taking time to read this book, for not being perfect), A Mother's Guide to the Meaning of Life delivers the goods, plus plenty of sage advice from the trenches of motherhood. Advice to be remembered for a lifetime. Advice like, "Let go of perfectionism. Just drop it. And look at it this way: If you really were a perfect mother, everyone would hate you."
For those who have mastered multi-tasking--an essential trait of mothers--this book is a perfect companion when slicing a flank steak, folding towels, or decorating a sombrero for Crazy Hat Day. And for those still perfecting their mom skills: Put down the butcher knife, pick up this book, and start laughing.
The Mother's Guide to the Meaning of Life: What I'Ve Learned in My Never-Ending Quest to Become a Dalai Mama,Amy Krouse Rosenthal,Rodale Press,1579543421,Child Care/Parenting,General,Humor,Inspirational,Inspirational - General,Motherhood,Mothers,Parenting,Psychology,Topic - Family
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