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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
I was hoping to enjoy this book more than I did. The first 2/3 of "Confessions of a Domestic Failure" reminded me of the Shopaholic series, which I also did not care for, because I just don't find financial irresponsibility to be humourous. I think that if my children were a little younger, I could have empathized with Ashley more, but while I remember how hard having an infant was, I also had better coping mechanisms so her struggle to shower more than once or twice a week just seemed silly to me. However, once she started trying to make friends and went to the Motherhood Better retreat, I really enjoyed it! All in all, it's a pretty good, quick read.
Some genuinely laugh out moments and a little too much recognizable, although a bit over the top.
Super entertaining and just what I needed to remind myself that nobody is perfect and we are all doing the best we can with what we have.
This was a really honest and humorous book about motherhood (at least, I assume it is honest, not being a mother myself). I found myself chuckling frequently, and there are so many good one-liners in this book! All-in-all, perhaps a bit over the top and farcical but an enjoying and touching read all the same.
This wasn't quite what I'd hoped for, in terms of "keeping it real" parenting. I mean, that is precisely what the story is about, and yet... I guess I just prefer the author's posts on Facebook to her fiction? At any rate - it's good. Well written. Funny. There is a lot to relate to. It just doesn't have the same soul-relieving sense of, "Thank god it isn't just me," as I had anticipated.
This book had me laughing out loud. I really wish I had read it when I was a first-time mom with my oldest. It had a lot of validating moments of one trying to figure out motherhood.
(For Sensitive Readers: some language and some sexual references.)
(For Sensitive Readers: some language and some sexual references.)
A must read for any mom! Bumni Laditan writes a totally relatable character and book. Any mom will find herself saying " been there" at least once. A nice light,fun read that I couldn't put down!
I haven't decided whether this book is best paired with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine but either way, be prepared to laugh your heart out at the realities of modern motherhood expectations!
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I completely loved Confessions of a Domestic Failure, and I'm sure that any mother out there will be able to identify with Ashely in some way.
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Alain de Botton said, "One kind of good book should leave you asking: how did the author know that about me?" That is exactly how I would describe my experience reading this book. I don't often write in books,but I have underlined sections and added comments through my copy, because I felt as though Ashley was a friend talking right to me, and I wanted to let her know that I completely agreed with her words and feelings.
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I always love Bunmi Laditan's writing and her raw honesty about parenting. I am grateful that she has the gift and courage to put into words what I'm feeling (and likely what we're all feeling) about being a mother.
A solid 4 star read for sure, but I'm giving it 5 because I love Bunmi so much!
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I completely loved Confessions of a Domestic Failure, and I'm sure that any mother out there will be able to identify with Ashely in some way.
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Alain de Botton said, "One kind of good book should leave you asking: how did the author know that about me?" That is exactly how I would describe my experience reading this book. I don't often write in books,but I have underlined sections and added comments through my copy, because I felt as though Ashley was a friend talking right to me, and I wanted to let her know that I completely agreed with her words and feelings.
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I always love Bunmi Laditan's writing and her raw honesty about parenting. I am grateful that she has the gift and courage to put into words what I'm feeling (and likely what we're all feeling) about being a mother.
A solid 4 star read for sure, but I'm giving it 5 because I love Bunmi so much!
Read my review here:
https://ivoryowlreviews.blogspot.com/2017/09/3-mini-reviews-gypsy-moth-summer-party.html
Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I received no additional compensation.
In mommy world there are always divisions: working moms vs. stay at home moms, breastfeeding vs. bottle, etc, etc, into infinity etc. The main character in this novel is a barely showering, unorganized, messy mom who wins a better mommy boot camp contest put on by a Pinterest perfect and fabulously famous mom. This was a fun read with some truly LOL and "been there" moments, but was also full of cringe-worthy situations and a fairly predictable outcome.
https://ivoryowlreviews.blogspot.com/2017/09/3-mini-reviews-gypsy-moth-summer-party.html
Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I received no additional compensation.
In mommy world there are always divisions: working moms vs. stay at home moms, breastfeeding vs. bottle, etc, etc, into infinity etc. The main character in this novel is a barely showering, unorganized, messy mom who wins a better mommy boot camp contest put on by a Pinterest perfect and fabulously famous mom. This was a fun read with some truly LOL and "been there" moments, but was also full of cringe-worthy situations and a fairly predictable outcome.