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386 reviews for:
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Some of this made me feel seen, but most of it just made me supremely uncomfortable. Like, daaaang just let me get through this and not have to also read it.
For example: The soul-crushing loneliness of motherhood.
Anyway, I love Honest Toddler, but this wasn’t quite what I had hoped for.
For example: The soul-crushing loneliness of motherhood.
Anyway, I love Honest Toddler, but this wasn’t quite what I had hoped for.
I found myself snickering out loud as I read this book. The main character, Ashley Keller is completely relatable to anyone who has kids. As a new mother you find yourself in this strange new place that you didn't expect. You love your new baby more than anything else in the world, but at times don't enjoy your new role. You are never ever alone again, and yet you feel so lonely sometimes. It can all be overwhelming and others don't always recognize how much work it is to care for a needy little human being and maintain a clean house, make the meal, do things like...shower and put on something other than that same pair of stretchy black pants you have been wearing for way too many days now.
Bunmi does a great job of lampooning that culture of the "perfect" mom with Emily Walker, who runs the Motherhood Better bootcamp that Ashley joins. She is an over the top version of that Pinterest mom who only does organic food and wooden toys and makes elaborate crafts in her free time. Sprinkled throughout the book are quotes from Emily Walker's Motherhood Better book, such as "Too many mothers rely on caffeine to keep them going. What they don't know is that motherhood comes with it's own natural pick-me-up: love! When your heart is wide open to the miracle that is your blessings, you'll no longer need sugary coffee drinks to make it through the day." Ha ha, yeah right. It's fun to have that sort of back and forth between the oh-so-perfect Emily and the hot mess that is Ashley. The whole book was witty and humorous, but at the same time you could relate to and care about the main character.
Bunmi does a great job of lampooning that culture of the "perfect" mom with Emily Walker, who runs the Motherhood Better bootcamp that Ashley joins. She is an over the top version of that Pinterest mom who only does organic food and wooden toys and makes elaborate crafts in her free time. Sprinkled throughout the book are quotes from Emily Walker's Motherhood Better book, such as "Too many mothers rely on caffeine to keep them going. What they don't know is that motherhood comes with it's own natural pick-me-up: love! When your heart is wide open to the miracle that is your blessings, you'll no longer need sugary coffee drinks to make it through the day." Ha ha, yeah right. It's fun to have that sort of back and forth between the oh-so-perfect Emily and the hot mess that is Ashley. The whole book was witty and humorous, but at the same time you could relate to and care about the main character.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this book so much and so many moments it mirrored my life in the recent past. I understand the rage at the "I have it all together moms", and I definitely understand the irritation at those people who say my child slept through the night at 2 weeks.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Interesting to listen to but kind of annoying at times.
Bunmi is one of the funniest ladies on the internet, so I went into this expecting the most hilarious book ever. High expectations usually do a book no favors, but I don't think I would have liked this a lot anyway. It was just fine. No need to add it to your must-read list.
I really laughed out loud in the first chapters, particularly with the description of the daily failures, which happen to all of us.
Parts of the book are hilarious, but overall, it is a bit silly (and I've read my fair share of chick lit...) By the time the main character gets into the challenge, she's a bit too much, and is not relatable anymore.
Parts of the book are hilarious, but overall, it is a bit silly (and I've read my fair share of chick lit...) By the time the main character gets into the challenge, she's a bit too much, and is not relatable anymore.
Where do I even start?! This is the book that every mom should read. Did I see should? I meant NEED to read!
The book introduces Ashley Keller, stay-at-home mom. She has a 8 month old baby girl named Aubrey. Her husband is gone from home pretty often trying to kick start his company. Aubrey is sleep deprived and desperate for a break. However, she sees her perfect sister and friends on Facebook "succeeding" at motherhood and she feels like she is failing. So she signs up for this Motherhood Better boot camp hosted by the celebrity mom blogger Emily Walker. It is a 6 week boot camp that will transform her into a better, more successful mother. Ashley will then try to navigate the world of Pinterest, making mom friends, being a better lover to her husband all while keeping a perfect home and attempting to lose baby weight.
Ashley's hilarious journey isn't what she expects. However, she does learn a lot about herself and motherhood. This is the most relatable book I have ever read. Every mom goes through these stages of trying to adjust to raising a little human. Not only is it hilariously entertaining but it drops so much truth about motherhood. Moms, no matter if they work, stay at home, breastfeed, formula feed etc... will struggle and it is all about supporting one another instead of bringing each other down---which is the whole essence of this wonderful book.
The book introduces Ashley Keller, stay-at-home mom. She has a 8 month old baby girl named Aubrey. Her husband is gone from home pretty often trying to kick start his company. Aubrey is sleep deprived and desperate for a break. However, she sees her perfect sister and friends on Facebook "succeeding" at motherhood and she feels like she is failing. So she signs up for this Motherhood Better boot camp hosted by the celebrity mom blogger Emily Walker. It is a 6 week boot camp that will transform her into a better, more successful mother. Ashley will then try to navigate the world of Pinterest, making mom friends, being a better lover to her husband all while keeping a perfect home and attempting to lose baby weight.
Ashley's hilarious journey isn't what she expects. However, she does learn a lot about herself and motherhood. This is the most relatable book I have ever read. Every mom goes through these stages of trying to adjust to raising a little human. Not only is it hilariously entertaining but it drops so much truth about motherhood. Moms, no matter if they work, stay at home, breastfeed, formula feed etc... will struggle and it is all about supporting one another instead of bringing each other down---which is the whole essence of this wonderful book.