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I'm Too Sexy For My Volvo: A Mom's Guide to Staying Fabulous!

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After reading the editorial review which stressed this was a book for "birth and the years beyond", about "pregnancy and parenting" I incorrectly assumed it would be a fun read for me as the mom of a two-year-old. Probably it would have been a great read before I had my baby, but once you've been through it you've pretty much figured out all this stuff yourself - even if it is much more cleverly and humorously expressed by the author.

Finally! A book that tells parenting like it is - a difficult, never-ending set of hurdles that can only be safely overcome by adopting a seriously frivolous attitude. Forget trying to be perfect - this book tells you how to stay SANE in that first year, and the advice Londergan gives really works. I LOVE it! I gave it to two new moms who were already guilt-tripping and en route to prozac because they felt so inadequate and so unlike all those perfect moms they'd seen on TV. They were deeply relieved - and about a zillion times happier - when they realised their feelings were totally normal and started putting some of Londergan's great secret tips into action (her hilarious but effective tried-and-tested tips include the best her friends know, too).
She's also brilliant at identifying all the pointless worries we moms nurture and telling you how to stop, re-track and grope your way - laughing - back to feeling human and even great again. And how to genuinely fall in love with your baby, which only really happens once all the pressure is off.
I would totally recommend this book to anyone having their first baby who wants to know how real women become real, happy moms.

Adorable, funny and true. And what a steal: I'm stocking up for baby shower gifts!

A must-read for all new moms, or anyone else who wants to laugh at the author's advice/misadventures/successes in her zany, thoroughly modern life. I can't wait for Betty Londergan's next book!!

I bought this when my son was older (like one year old), none of the information was relevant because we were past all the stages covered in the book. I also thought the writing was pretty blah. This book went to Goodwill right away. Don't waste your money.

This book is funny and there are so many bits of advice you can really follow and share. The style of writing is really unique and fun.

This is a really great for single moms, too.

Read a preview and just loved it. A great new writer!