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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is a really precient and appropriate book for this period of my life. I hate to think that Anne's book is grouped with other "bad mommy" books- this one feels so much more peaceful/ real/ whole/ searching than some of the other books in that vein. I appreciate the anger and rage that...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I love Lamott's writing. She can relate to you the humanity of an experience you've never had. She's a messed up, neurotic, flawed human being, and I loved her.”
Bewicks W wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“15 BOOKS DURING SUMMER OF PREGNANCY - This was an interesting read, especially since by the time I finished it I only had forty days to go in my pregnancy. I enjoyed the honesty and biting humor of Lamott’s observations of her son and her feelings about her son. However, I felt Lamott was too depressing of a person for my enjoyment. In the second half of the book she is depressed a lot. And I think she worries too much about not having a father for her son, but maybe that’s just me since my baby does have a father.”
Wendy Bell wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Nothing made me feel more accepting as myself and my abilities as a mother than knowing that Anne Lamott had been there. In both humorous and sobering ways she realistically journals the challenges of being a first time single mom in her mid-thirties. I felt like I was talking with an old friend as she described the changes to her body and soul through the life altering experiences of giving birth and becoming a new mother. I wish I had read it earlier when I became the mother of my own newborn son.”
Nicole W wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“So cute... details her nerosis and percieved ineptitude at rearing her son, during his first year”
Lolasaysboo wrote this review Wednesday, November 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book makes me wish I'd kept a detailed journal of my children's 1st years.”
Laura M wrote this review Monday, October 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“just ok”
Allison F wrote this review Saturday, September 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“good, but Anne just keeps getting better!”
Marilyn B wrote this review Friday, August 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“great for a new mom!”
Tracy S wrote this review Monday, July 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Funny, poignant, very cleverly written.”
marian e wrote this review Thursday, July 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really loved this book. Anne's take on becoming a single mom, even just on pregnancy, was hilarious, sweet, and heart-breaking all at once. I love her voice, her passion, and her authenticity.
Kathleen R wrote this review Tuesday, May 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A must read!”
