The Mom Life: The Sweet, the Bitter, and the Bittersweet Fruits of Motherhood

by Linda Fruits Narrated by Linda Fruits

Overview

This honest reflection on motherhood shares a wholehearted reality check for new mothers looking to normalize the reality of parenthood amidst the funhouse mirrors of social media.

Linda Fruits brings her signature combination of hilarity and empathy to the page in*The Mom Life, emphasizing that*you're not a bad mother for fondly remembering a time in your life before children, and that sometimes it's ok to feed your toddler chicken nuggets three days in a row. Equal parts sass and inclusiveness, The Mom Life explores the highs and lows of new motherhood, tackling taboo subjects like losing interest in your partner, not immediately loving your baby, and imposter syndrome.*

Beautifully packaged with pages designed in two colors by the author herself, this title will be a must-have for every new mother trying to maneuver the realities of daily life with small children. The Mom Life*creates a safe space and a vital contrast to the*deluge of information and picture-perfect parenthood accounts popping up across social media. Full of powerful and empowering advice for women looking to set boundaries and take care of themselves,*The Mom Life*is an essential gift for every new mother trying to understand her new normal.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

05/01/2023

An Instagram influencer and the mother of two children, Fruits has been both a stay-at-home and a work-at-home mom. During her children's younger years, the author told her now ex-husband that she is a lesbian. They divorced, but he remained in the household to co-parent. In this book, the author discusses many of her most challenging experiences—not loving motherhood, not immediately feeling close to her baby, coping with negative feelings toward a partner, and handling sex life challenges. Whether choosing breast or bottle, childbirth or adoption, giving birth in a bathtub or on a bus, the book attempts to remove shame from parenting decisions. Readers are told they have permission to make mistakes and live in a place of self-autonomy. Written in a casual, friendly tone, the book is filled with black-and-white drawings with a hint of pink. It is a quick and easy read for new moms who can (as encouraged by the author) skip around in the book to find a topic of interest. VERDICT This is a feel-better guide, more than a how-to book. Many parents will relate to its low-key voice and tone of acceptance.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175201070
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	03/21/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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