Didn't I Feed You Yesterday? A Mother's Guide to Sanity and Stilettos |
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Author:
| Bennett, Laura |
ISBN: | 978-0-345-51637-4 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2010 |
Publisher: | Random House Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Ballantine Books |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $24.00 |
Book Description:
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Laura Bennett is not a soccer mom or a PTA mom or a helicopter mom-and she’s certainly not mother of the year. Another breed of mother entirely, Laura is surely more Auntie Mame than June Cleaver. As a busy mother of six, Laura is on an impossible mission: raising a brood of fast-moving, messy, wild sons in the jungles of Manhattan. So what other choice does she have than to sit back, grab a martini, and let the boys be, er, boys? InDidn’t I Feed You Yesterday?,Laura gives...
More DescriptionLaura Bennett is not a soccer mom or a PTA mom or a helicopter mom-and she’s certainly not mother of the year. Another breed of mother entirely, Laura is surely more Auntie Mame than June Cleaver. As a busy mother of six, Laura is on an impossible mission: raising a brood of fast-moving, messy, wild sons in the jungles of Manhattan. So what other choice does she have than to sit back, grab a martini, and let the boys be, er, boys? InDidn’t I Feed You Yesterday?,Laura gives her irreverent take on modern motherhood and proves that a strong sense of humor and an even stronger sense of self are the mother’s milk of sanity. In a series of refreshingly candid and hilarious anecdotes, she unapologetically breaks every rule in the Brady Bunch playbook: She gives her kids junk food, plays favorites, and openly admits to having “a genetic predisposition to laissez-faire parenting.” Children, she observes, don’t need constant supervision from neurotic, perfectionist parents. Allow kids to make mistakes and entertain themselves and they’ll turn out just fine-even if you do sometimes forget to pick them up from school. Beyond the mayhem of a life among males, Laura celebrates the glories of womanhood with a generous helping of wit and style. She gives thanks to the fashion gods for the essentials-red lipstick, Manolo Blahniks, and Lycra shapewear-but reminds us that true style comes from an inner compass that points directly at oneself. In every aspect of life, Laura gives one simple, powerful piece of advice: “Dress like you want it or stay home.” Brutally honest, outrageous, and sure to raise a few eyebrows,Didn’t I Feed You Yesterday'is a riotously funny read-and it’ll go fabulously well with your new handbag.