Bad Mother
A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace
Readers rate it 3.1 (7 on Hardcover)
226 pages · Released 2009 · Doubleday Books
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A note for parents
This is an adult memoir/essay collection about motherhood that uses humor and candid anecdotes to challenge perfectionism and unrealistic parenting standards. The book is written for and about adults, though older teens interested in parenting perspectives or family dynamics might find it valuable. While generally lighthearted, it contains occasional profanity and references to adult situations (including substance use) typical of a grown-up humor essay collection.
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Examines current expectations of motherhood through anecdotes and examples, explaining that no one can be a perfect mother, and that what some would call bad mothers are actually pretty good. Examines current expectations of motherhood through anecdotes and examples, explaining that no one can be a perfect mother, and that what some would call bad mothers are actually pretty good.
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- Family & Relationships
- Humor (Nonfiction)
- Family
- American Authors
- Fiction
- Motherhood
- Nonfiction
- Family relationships
- Child rearing
- Biography
- nyt:hardcover-nonfiction=2009-05-24
- New York Times bestseller
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ISBN 9780385527934 · Doubleday Books