For the Mother of the Groom

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Summary: False Advertising For Mothers of Sons
Review: I had the misfortune of receiving this book as a gift when my son became engaged to my future daughter in law. Being the mother of 4 boys, I am appalled at the author's twisted point of view regarding not only the bride, but her family as well. Having been the mother of 2 grooms already, I can say that this is a misrepresentation of how most mothers feel when thier sons get married. Perhaps the author should have spent more time getting to know her daughter -in -law and less time resenting her while writing this book. For the Mother of the Groom is full of poor advice and poorer etiquette. For example, Ms. Martin reminds us that "your son can have more than one wife, but only one mother". Perhaps the author should reread her own work and consider the feelings of those she has most certainly alienated by writing it. The only way I would recommend this book would be as an example of how NOT to behave as the mother of a groom.

Rating:
Summary: False Advertising For Mothers of Sons
Review: I had the misfortune of receiving this book as a gift when my son became engaged to my future daughter in law. Being the mother of 4 boys, I am appalled at the author's twisted point of view regarding not only the bride, but her family as well. Having been the mother of 2 grooms already, I can say that this is a misrepresentation of how most mothers feel when thier sons get married. Perhaps the author should have spent more time getting to know her daughter -in -law and less time resenting her while writing this book. For the Mother of the Groom is full of poor advice and poorer etiquette. For example, Ms. Martin reminds us that "your son can have more than one wife, but only one mother". Perhaps the author should reread her own work and consider the feelings of those she has most certainly alienated by writing it. The only way I would recommend this book would be as an example of how NOT to behave as the mother of a groom.

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Summary: The Groom's Mother finally has something of here own!!
Review: I laughed, I cried!! It was short sweet and right to the point. I loved it! It is not only for the Mother of the Groom, but anyone dealing with weddings and brides!!!

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Summary: A Great Gift !
Review: I love the humorous approach to this rite of passage for any mother with a son - whether the son is 2 or 22!

Many "mothers of the groom" tend to feel that the marriage of a son is a "loss", or lacks the pageantry and planning of a daughter's wedding - this book takes that notion and turns it on its head!

Great fun and a great boost for those current or "potential" mothers of the groom!

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Summary: For the Mother of the Groom
Review: I loved this book!!!!!! It is fun, thoughtful and real. Easy reading. Anyone who doesn't like it, is taking everything far tooooo seriously. I buy one for every Mother of the Groom. It really is the only thing that is just for her! I saw the author do an interview on WFMZ in Allentown.PA. The interviewer was a bride to be and highly recommended the book as well and said she understood her own soon to be Mother of the Groom because she read the book. My good friend has three duaughters and said that she will be a better Mother of the Bride because she read the book. Thanks for writing it!
Soon to be the Mother of the Groom or as we are called MOG, Camden, NJ

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Summary: For the Mother of the Groom
Review: I loved this book!!!!!! It is fun, thoughtful and real. Easy reading. Anyone who doesn't like it, is taking everything far tooooo seriously. I buy one for every Mother of the Groom. It really is the only thing that is just for her! I saw the author do an interview on WFMZ in Allentown.PA. The interviewer was a bride to be and highly recommended the book as well and said she understood her own soon to be Mother of the Groom because she read the book. My good friend has three duaughters and said that she will be a better Mother of the Bride because she read the book. Thanks for writing it!
Soon to be the Mother of the Groom or as we are called MOG, Camden, NJ

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Summary: For all Mother's of Sons!!
Review: I never knew that when your son gets married it is a totaly male experience, even for the Mother of the Groom! This book helped me laugh during the trying times and now that the wedding is over, my new daughter - in law is still talking to me!! Thank you Mary Martin!!

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Summary: failing to see the humor
Review: I purchased this book awhile back at a bridal show. After i read it, I was immediately sorry that I had spent my money on such an uninformative,poorly written book. It seems that some readers felt the same way I did upon reading this book.I don't agree with the readers who found this book "funny", it isn't written that way, it actually comes across quite maliciously. Nor do I recall needing to "lighten up" about my son's wedding. This book leads the reader to believe that the marriage of your son is a "loss" , and that it is appropriate to feel resentful toward the bride and her family. That simply isn't true. I would advise that the mother of the groom spend her money on something other than this book because the price and the time you'll spend reading this are just not worth it.

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Summary: DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK
Review: I recently got engaged and thought this would be a good gift for my future mother in law. I will be in line to return this book when the post office opens tomorrow. It is written like a poem that has no meaning, no entertainment or informational value - well, actually no value what so ever. I wouldn't spend 50 cents on this book if I found it at a garage sale - so you can conclude that it is not worth 20.99 as a paperback book. Under no circumstances would I recommend this waste of paper.

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Summary: DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK
Review: I recently got engaged and thought this would be a good gift for my future mother in law. I will be in line to return this book when the post office opens tomorrow. It is written like a poem that has no meaning, no entertainment or informational value - well, actually no value what so ever. I wouldn't spend 50 cents on this book if I found it at a garage sale - so you can conclude that it is not worth 20.99 as a paperback book. Under no circumstances would I recommend this waste of paper.