Mama's World: Essays from the Inside Out

Rating:
Summary: Very disappointing...
Review: As a stay-at-home mother of a 3 and 5 year-old, I was repulsed by many of the passages of this book. In the beginning of the book, the author/mother states that by staying home she is giving up on the luxuries that accompany a 2nd income. Yet, many times she relates how she receives packages weekly from her on-line shopping forays, as well as the many outfits she buys in order to find one to match her image and life-style, as well as her $250 (organic food) grocery bill. Seems like she didn't give up many luxuries...that is such a turn-off to those of us who actually did! I thought this book was a depressing comment on the materialistic nature of so many people today. I always read books through to the end, but this one I couldn't even finish!!


Rating:
Summary: Great for stay at home moms
Review: I just finished reading this book. It isn't too long so it went by fast, but I enjoyed every moment of reading it. This is cool because it talks about the real side of being a mom at home, and includes all the funny and difficult moments involved with mothering full-time. If you are a stay at home mom, you will love this book. Actually, most moms, even those who work, will enjoy it. The only thing is that the author could make working moms feel bad because she talks about never leaving her child with anyone else because she feels it's the moms job to mother. So if you work and can get past that, it's a pretty cool little book. Also, I like that she writes how her son speaks phonetically so you can almost hear him. She talks about moms clubs, holidays, and everyday happenings like supermarket shopping as if it is an adventure. (With little kids, I guess it is!) It's compiled of short stories so you can keep it in your purse and read one story at a time while waiting to pick up the kids at school or before going to bed.