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By: Bad Motherhood for Amateurs, Ayelet Waldman and Michael Chabon « Jenny's Books

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By: Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)

Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:12:50 +0000

I don’t really parenting books very often, but this one sounds interesting. The idea of Good Mom/Bad Mom is so pervasive — I can’t imagine the pressure there must be to try and make the right decisions for you and your family all the time.

Anyway, I’m glad the book was worthy of being a “Book of Our Time.” I read Random Family, which I felt the same way about.

By: Kailana

Kailana — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:24:01 +0000

I probably won’t read this because I am not a parent, but your review did make it sound very interesting! Even if you aren’t a parent, it touches on a topic that most people are aware of.

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:23:29 +0000

I generally stay away from parenting as there's just a book for every line of thought out there and thus I can't take anything as the one true way but this sounds fun and honest so I might give it a try. Thanks for the review! .-= Pam´s last blog ..The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread ~ Kate DiCamillo; Timothy Basil Ering =-.

By: Jenners

Jenners — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:58:11 +0000

This sounds really interesting … I might have to check it out. Ever since becoming a mother, I’ve checked out quite a few books about the subject (duh) and this sounds like one of the better and more thoughtful ones. I do think you cannot LIVE for your children or you cease to be an example of a good and well-rounded person for them.

By: Florinda

Florinda — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:54:57 +0000

I snagged an ARC of this and reviewed it back in May – it’s probably going to be on my “Books of the Year.” list. It’s frank and thought-provoking, and I really like Waldman’s voice and writing style. Glad you enjoyed it too!
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By: lenore

lenore — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:29:22 +0000

I'd love to read this. Better put it on the ole wishlist. .-= lenore´s last blog ..Waiting On Wednesday (39) The Things that Keep Us Here by Carla Buckley =-.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:58:18 +0000

This does sound thought provoking. I’m sure I would think differently about this now than I would have when my child was young.

By: devourerofbooks

devourerofbooks — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:47:33 +0000

I remember you telling me about it, so I just went and read it right now while I was still thinking about it. It was really interesting to get a look into their lives from a more outside perspective.

By: sarah pekkanen

sarah pekkanen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:17:57 +0000

Did you read last Sunday’s NYTimes piece about Waldman and her husband, author Michael Chabon? It was interesting; it sounds like they have this perfect life together, writing in a little studio back-to-back while their kids are in school. I’ve read a few of her mysteries but not this one yet; it’s on my radar but don’t know if I’ll buy it.