Best-selling authors Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile brought sweet relief to moms with their first book, I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids. Here they return with a frank, yet encouraging look at marriage post-tots. They set out to discover if parenthood has to be incompatible with conjugal blissand if so, how to change that. To find out, they spoke to hundreds of mothers (and quite a few fathers). I'd Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper examines the challenges of modern parenthood for married couples today and it extends a loving hand so that mothers can step out of the madness, make the most of what they have, and learn to love their marriages as much as they love their husbands and kids.
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Trisha Ashworth has produced advertising for American Express, PepsiCo, and Levi Strauss & Co. She lives in Northern California with her husband and three children.
Amy Nobile has led public relations programs for Visa, FritoLay, and Webvan. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two children. The authors have been on Oprah, Today Show, 20/20, Rachel Ray, Early Show, Fox News and NPR.
Amy Nobile has led public relations programs for Visa, FritoLay, and Webvan. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two children. The authors have been on Oprah, Today Show, 20/20, Rachel Ray, Early Show, Fox News and NPR.
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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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To be honest, from the title and look of this book, it wasn't at all what I expected. I thought it was going to be in the genre of "mom-comedy" -- instead it is a somewhat amateur attempt at a self-help book for those having trouble in a marriage with children.
I found the book to be more flash than substance -- heavy cover and paper, heavy on the graphic design, and peppered with "dirty little secrets" and "quizzes." I found all of that to be pretty distracting. The quizzes were largely stupid - not really anything you'd EVER pull out a pencil and take (or if you did, that you'd find helpful). They were just somewhat poorly executed comic relief. The dirty little secrets were weird - not so much helpful in any way, but meant just to catch your attention in an "oh my" sort of way.
The actual helpful text was choppy, broken up with little stories and insets, and hard to get through because of it. Their writing style was actually not bad for the meaty stuff, so I'm not clear why they felt they needed to add in all this nonsense when it would have been a nice read without it.
That said, the info, while helpful I guess, was really nothing new. The authors don't appear to be therapists of any sort, but former advertising execs, who pulled together guidance from others along with some basic common sense.
Overall, I was disappointed in this book, although I liked their writing style enough to be interested in checking out their previous books. If you really want some lighthearted basic advice as a starting point, this might be for you. Maybe they'll be one or two points that resonate with you that can make a difference in your life. But I don't think this book is going to save a marriage, or anything close to it.
I found the book to be more flash than substance -- heavy cover and paper, heavy on the graphic design, and peppered with "dirty little secrets" and "quizzes." I found all of that to be pretty distracting. The quizzes were largely stupid - not really anything you'd EVER pull out a pencil and take (or if you did, that you'd find helpful). They were just somewhat poorly executed comic relief. The dirty little secrets were weird - not so much helpful in any way, but meant just to catch your attention in an "oh my" sort of way.
The actual helpful text was choppy, broken up with little stories and insets, and hard to get through because of it. Their writing style was actually not bad for the meaty stuff, so I'm not clear why they felt they needed to add in all this nonsense when it would have been a nice read without it.
That said, the info, while helpful I guess, was really nothing new. The authors don't appear to be therapists of any sort, but former advertising execs, who pulled together guidance from others along with some basic common sense.
Overall, I was disappointed in this book, although I liked their writing style enough to be interested in checking out their previous books. If you really want some lighthearted basic advice as a starting point, this might be for you. Maybe they'll be one or two points that resonate with you that can make a difference in your life. But I don't think this book is going to save a marriage, or anything close to it.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of descriptions of and complaining about marital problems...few solutions.
May 27, 2009
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This book is an easy read and the authors write in an engaging way. However, I found little benefit from reading the book because it provides little to no solutions for the marital problems it discusses at length. In each new chapter a problem is discussed and you find yourself repeatedly saying, "Yea, we have experienced that" or "I have that problem, too" but by the time you reach the end of chapter you realize they provided almost no solutions to the problems.
A serious problem I have with this book are the "dirty little secrets" at the bottom of every other page or so. I feel the title for these should have been "ways to get a divorce fast." Almost every "secret" involves lying to your spouse in hopes you don't get caught. A few examples:
1.) If you don't want to deal with the kids tonight, work late and make your spouse deal with them until they get in bed and then come home.
2.) If your spouse is working late and you don't want to be intimate that night then get in bed early and pretend to be asleep when they get home.
3.) Keep a calendar of the times you are intimate so that if he complains about not getting it enough you have ammunition to prove him wrong.
I definitely would not recommend this book to anyone.
A serious problem I have with this book are the "dirty little secrets" at the bottom of every other page or so. I feel the title for these should have been "ways to get a divorce fast." Almost every "secret" involves lying to your spouse in hopes you don't get caught. A few examples:
1.) If you don't want to deal with the kids tonight, work late and make your spouse deal with them until they get in bed and then come home.
2.) If your spouse is working late and you don't want to be intimate that night then get in bed early and pretend to be asleep when they get home.
3.) Keep a calendar of the times you are intimate so that if he complains about not getting it enough you have ammunition to prove him wrong.
I definitely would not recommend this book to anyone.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I'd Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper is a book written by women for women who need to reconnect with their husbands after having kids.
The authors Trisha and Amy interviewed women and couples to get their views on marriage. The book has quotes from couples, dirty little secrets, and even things that husbands wish their wives knew.
It's an interesting, quick, easy read. It doesn't get that deep into marriage issues or answers but it does make some interesting points like 90% of your problems is not your marriage but your expectation of what your marriage should be.
It probably won't turn your marriage around but it may make a point or two that will help give you a better perspective of what's really going on in your marriage.
The authors Trisha and Amy interviewed women and couples to get their views on marriage. The book has quotes from couples, dirty little secrets, and even things that husbands wish their wives knew.
It's an interesting, quick, easy read. It doesn't get that deep into marriage issues or answers but it does make some interesting points like 90% of your problems is not your marriage but your expectation of what your marriage should be.
It probably won't turn your marriage around but it may make a point or two that will help give you a better perspective of what's really going on in your marriage.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
A joke!
I was hoping for helpful ideas because it is hard to juggle a happy, healthy marriage with a kid/kids involved. I found this book to be a joke quite frankly.
Published 11 months ago by KO
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious Mom necessity
This book helps reassure the frustrated Mom/woman that she is NOT alone in marital frustrations. Its filled with funny quips about marriage and life with kids. Read more
Published 13 months ago by MCBrecycle
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just OK.
While I wasn't bored while reading this book, I do suspect that it could be skipped for a nice evening out with a handful of close friends who are willing to share and listen. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Hertzler
1.0 out of 5 stars
Insulting . . .
Insulting title . . . I bet the husband would rather have a quite night at home reading a book with a loyal dog for company than a neurotic wife who thinks it's his job to make... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Kevin C. Carpenter
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'd Trade My Husbansd for a Housekeeper
I could not put this book down! I read it in 2 nights! Had very useful information for busy moms... Lots of great tips for keeping your sanity in the wonderful world of motherhood... Read more
Published 20 months ago by jenztulips
1.0 out of 5 stars
This book is stupid
Two advertising executives use their connections to publish hackneyed nonsense, create a buzz, and produce a best seller. Read more
Published on March 19, 2011 by HappyShopper
3.0 out of 5 stars
Average and entertaining
This is an average yet somewhat entertaining book that I picked up because the title caught my eye. I am into self help books and thought I would give this one a try. Read more
Published on August 31, 2010 by iheartjackbauer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, crappy delivery
The book was great, but the state it arrived in was so bad. The cover looks like someone peeled a sticker off and it got all dirty, the spine was bent and dirty. Read more
Published on August 27, 2010 by Leona M. Charles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read Every Wife/Mother should read
I was impressed with this book. I love the way they showed how marriages get lost with kids involved and how to obtain that sense of love and passion again. Read more
Published on June 25, 2010 by Jezzie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Companion to "I Was A Really Good Mom..." - Not Male Bashing
I have to admit it. I'm a fan of Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile's books for moms. I thought "I Was A Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids" was groundbreaking - the truth, the... Read more
Published on June 11, 2010 by Claudine Wolk
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