Date Published: May 15, 2017
Publisher: 33 Partners Publishing
Join bestselling romantic comedy author, Whitney Dineen, as she discovers the three Es of parenting:
• Exhilarating—when you first discover you’re pregnant.
• Exhausting—when you realize you’ll most likely never sleep again--like EVER.
• Explosive—OMG these kids spew from both ends!
And that’s just the beginning. Whitney shares the ridiculous highs and excruciating lows of her catapult into motherhood. Enjoy the ride as this new mom vows to give up profanity while falling in love with… you guessed it, Costco. Be careful, because if you’re anything like Whitney, you may just pee a little.
Motherhood Martyrdom & Costco Runs takes the reader on a roller coaster of emotions as Whitney plummets into postpartum depression, desperately tries to get her kids to stop yodeling in public restrooms, and comes to terms with the fact she’ll never quite be queen of her own kingdom. Get ready to laugh, cry, cheer, and pat yourself on the back for the sake of mommies everywhere. And while you’re at it, stop by Costco for a case of toilet paper and a Very Berry Sundae. You won’t regret it!
My Review:
I usually don't pick non-fiction books to read. This might be one of the very few non-fiction books that I read. I chose this book as it is related to parenting and it's fun to learn about other parent's exepriences and hardships, right?
This book is like having a conversation with the author who is a mom of 2 girls. The writing style is casual with a tinge of humour. The chapters and incidents are picked random. The author doesn't say what is ideal or that her parenting style is best but she admits her issues about parenting with grace and is proud to raise 2 lovely children.
Read some snippets from the book to get an idea of the book.
In fact, they’re so curious when they first see her, my six-year-old yells out, “Are you some kind of superhero?” The four-year-old contributes, “Halloween isn’t until October!” Of course, I’m mortified and try to shush my little troublemakers as I glance apologetically at the hijab-donned stranger.
Trying to explain to your children which truths they’re allowed to talk about openly, and which they aren’t, is like trying to dismantle a mine field, in a hail storm, without a map, while on fire. If you tell them there’s nothing wrong with being fat, they assume telling people they’re fat is okay.
I’d met a woman in the doctor’s office the week before, who told me she’d had an amniocentesis and the test came back positive for Down syndrome. She said she and her husband struggled with what to do. They already had two other children. Both of them needed to work to support their family. They didn’t know how they could afford or cope with a special needs child. They ultimately decided to have the baby, but they both stopped enjoying the pregnancy. The day she went into labor was a solemn one. Then she delivered. And you know what? Her beautiful little boy was born perfectly normal, no genetic anomalies whatsoever. Surely that’s a very rare case, but still, it gives you food for thought.
Overall, it's a light read about parenting experience. We can have a hearty laugh comparing with our own experiences as a parent.
My Rating:
4/5
Ps: I have received this free review copy through RABT book tours and this is my honest opinion on the book.
About the Author
While attending the University of Illinois in Chicago, Whitney Dineen was discovered by a local modeling agent and began an unexpected career as a plus-size Ford model. She modeled in New York City before moving to Los Angeles with her husband.
During “The Hollywood Years,” Whitney was bitten by the writing bug and started creating characters that are inspired by strong women with a great sense of humor. Her first romantic comedy, She Sins at Midnight, won a silver medal in the 2015 Reader’s Favorite awards. Her second, The Reinvention of Mimi Finnegan, is a finalist in the 2016 RONE Awards, won a silver medal at the 2016 Reader’s Favorite Awards and won Honorable Mention at the London Book Festival. Her third chick-lit book, Mimi Plus Two, is causing all kinds of controversy and who the heck knows where it will land. Although, it was a finalist in the Reader’s Favorite Awards and a Runner-Up at the London Book Festival.
In addition to her love of chick-lit, Whitney has also written a series of adventure books for middle readers. The first two books in her series, Wilhelmina and the Willamette Wig Factory and Who the Heck is Harvey Stingle? are both available now. Book three, Beware of the Basement, is due to be released in the spring of 2017.
Whitney and her husband, Jimmy, have relocated to the beautiful Pacific Northwest to raise their children, chickens, and organic vegetables.
