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Confessions of a Domestic Failure: A Humorous Book about a Not-So-Perfect Mom
Bunmi Laditan
3.56 AVERAGE
386 reviews for:
Confessions of a Domestic Failure: A Humorous Book about a Not-So-Perfect Mom
Bunmi Laditan
3.56 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this book! The entire reading it, I sat wondering if this is what my stay at home mom friends and family felt like at any point, and then I felt a little sad :(
I loved the honesty in Ashley, even though she really didn't have any development per se-but I could feel that she had a big heart and wanted to develop but was stuck.
Truthfully, I hope there will be a follow up because I would love further confessions!
I loved the honesty in Ashley, even though she really didn't have any development per se-but I could feel that she had a big heart and wanted to develop but was stuck.
Truthfully, I hope there will be a follow up because I would love further confessions!
This was not an award winning piece of a literature but it was just what I needed to get into my reading groove for the summer.
I'm 16 years removed from being a new mom and it brought back some traumatic memories of those early days of motherhood.
No big surprises in the book, predictable but enjoyable.
I'm 16 years removed from being a new mom and it brought back some traumatic memories of those early days of motherhood.
No big surprises in the book, predictable but enjoyable.
I was quite skeptical about this one halfway, but the story redeemed itself. This book is exactly what I'd imagine the show Odd Mom Out would be based on.
The novel starts with Ashley, her eight-month old daughter Aubrey, husband David, and mother-in-law Gloria. Ashley thinks she's a wreck of a mom, and buy a book that aims to help her become a better mother. What's better, she gets selected to a Motherhood Better Bootcamp spanning over six weeks that has weekly challenges to better one's life. Poor Ashley is constantly anxious over the state of her life including the child and her marriage, while extremely conscious of how well the other mothers are performing.
Slowly, the web untangles, and motherhood is revealed to be as messy as it is. Behind the polished Instagram feeds and Facebook profiles are the real-life worries of all mothers. Not only does this book shed a light on modern motherhood, it also encourages to see social media and mommy blogs as a veil behind which people hide and smooth out all the wrinkles in their lives. It's living your life through a fantasy display.
I remember a looking at a forum once discussing Elsie from A Beautiful Mess, and the posters said they could only imagine what a spill on the sheets, or dirty laundry would be like in her life. 'Lifestyle' blogs paint a pretty picture of what an ideal life should be, and make heroes of the 'influencers'. Also, there is a difference between superheroes and social media icons that while a hero makes us believe that an 'other' identity is an ideal which can be pined for, but never achieved, so no efforts in that direction would be fruitful, craft blogs make you feel less than yourself and make one undermine their worth.
I have seen countless posts by social media goddesses revealing they're sick of the façade and that behind every gorgeous Instagram photo is hours of set-up, groggy mornings, and an absolute lack of peace. The book shows these aspects and is quite direct regarding such advertising, I believe that a conversation ensues on the issue of the motherhood of guilt.
The novel starts with Ashley, her eight-month old daughter Aubrey, husband David, and mother-in-law Gloria. Ashley thinks she's a wreck of a mom, and buy a book that aims to help her become a better mother. What's better, she gets selected to a Motherhood Better Bootcamp spanning over six weeks that has weekly challenges to better one's life. Poor Ashley is constantly anxious over the state of her life including the child and her marriage, while extremely conscious of how well the other mothers are performing.
Slowly, the web untangles, and motherhood is revealed to be as messy as it is. Behind the polished Instagram feeds and Facebook profiles are the real-life worries of all mothers. Not only does this book shed a light on modern motherhood, it also encourages to see social media and mommy blogs as a veil behind which people hide and smooth out all the wrinkles in their lives. It's living your life through a fantasy display.
I remember a looking at a forum once discussing Elsie from A Beautiful Mess, and the posters said they could only imagine what a spill on the sheets, or dirty laundry would be like in her life. 'Lifestyle' blogs paint a pretty picture of what an ideal life should be, and make heroes of the 'influencers'. Also, there is a difference between superheroes and social media icons that while a hero makes us believe that an 'other' identity is an ideal which can be pined for, but never achieved, so no efforts in that direction would be fruitful, craft blogs make you feel less than yourself and make one undermine their worth.
I have seen countless posts by social media goddesses revealing they're sick of the façade and that behind every gorgeous Instagram photo is hours of set-up, groggy mornings, and an absolute lack of peace. The book shows these aspects and is quite direct regarding such advertising, I believe that a conversation ensues on the issue of the motherhood of guilt.
No real surprises, but solid predictable chick lit.
Every new mom should read this book just so she knows she's not alone. So relatable!
Love this book. The main character, Ashley, is very relatable.
It was a little over the top, but I still found plenty of moments to relate to the character of Ashley. Emily the blogger reminded me so so very much of a woman I know. For those that read this and go, "Nobody is really like that." No, there really are. Trust me. Overall I enjoyed it, not my favorite, but still decent.
I thought it was funny...no, hilarious...for the first few chapters. Then it just kind of fizzled for me. I didn't read the book; I listened to the audiobook. The narrator did a great job.
I’ve never felt so connected to a character as I did with this book. As a new mom, I was struggling. And yea, there’s mom groups, blogs, social media sites, etc…..
But this book, hit the proverbial nail right on the head!
But this book, hit the proverbial nail right on the head!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes