Milkshake [Kindle Edition]

Joanna Weiss (Author)

Book Description

When she tries to feed her baby in an art museum, new mother Lauren Bruce suffers a wardrobe malfunction -- and becomes the "Joe the Plumber" of the breastfeeding wars. A sexy politician, running for Massachusetts governor, enlists Lauren to help her win the women's vote. Breastfeeding advocates, who call themselves the BOOBs, want to make her a true believer. And a group called the MOMs -- for "Mothers on Modesty" -- wants everyone to cover up. Now, Lauren has to decide where she stands, all while dealing with political rallies, breast pumps, talk show hosts, perfect-mommy friends, and post-baby sex.

"A chuckle-out-loud, parodying page-turner about the politics of the new momism" - motherhood-cafe.com

"Smart, compassionate, gently ferocious and always hilarious, MILKSHAKE is about the spectrum of women's mothering choices, breasts, breastfeeding, and babes, and how competition doth make fools of us all. Utterly charming."

-- Jenna Blum, New York Times bestselling author of "Those Who Save Us" and "The Stormchasers"

"There are boobs … and then there are boobs. In Joanna Weiss' wickedly funny, perceptive novel we get politicians and the other kind, whence comes breast milk. All these boobs make for an original, oft times hilarious story for new mothers, longtime mothers … and campaign managers. (The only requirement is that you carry an unspoken disdain for the perfect mothers.)"

-- Margo Howard, syndicated and on-line advice columnist

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Joanna Weiss is an op-ed columnist for the Boston Globe. Her columns appear, via the New York Times wire, in newspapers across the country. This is her first novel.

Product Details

• File Size: 338 KB
• Print Length: 252 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005EIPHR4
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #521,819 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read with something to say August 3, 2011

By K. Deschenes

Format:Kindle Edition

This is the first novel by Boston Globe Op-ed columnist Joanna Weiss. Her story takes twists and turns but always stays true to its characters who change and grow with the story. Even Joanna's antagonists are likeable and are not the typical stock characters you find in some novels.

The story is about many things, not just the battle over breast- vs. bottle-feeding. That drives the story, yes, but in the end, there is a greater lesson about living in absolutes.

It happens all the time. People start off down the road of righteousness with their one idea to make the world a better place, but get so tunnel-visioned by it that they do more harm than good. This story is a great reminder to always consider the big picture and even your adversaries before you take that road. It reminds us too how our passions for good can be easily usurped by those with agendas.

Read this book if you want to enjoy whitty dialogue that flows easily and characters you wish you could meet.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun book! October 20, 2011

By Mary N. Kuhl

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

As a new mom myself I very much related to the protagonist's desire to do what was best for her baby and also have a project that made her feel like "more than just a mom." It's a poignant, yet funy look at the mommy wars and does a great job of making both sides look silly. Lots of fun to read and a good message too.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, smart and refreshing! August 3, 2011

By Joni L. Rodgers

Format:Kindle Edition

I thoroughly enjoyed this smart, funny, fast-paced novel. The characters are bright and engaging, the dialogue is zingy and true, and for those of us who tend to take ourselves a little too seriously when it comes to personal choices and political stands, it's a friendly but incisive calling out. A terrific debut from a talented author!

More About the Author

Joanna Weiss is an op-ed columnist for the Boston Globe. Her columns appear, via the New York Times newswire, in newspapers across the country. She has previously covered politics, culture, parenting, and television, and is a frequent public speaker on subjects that range from women in politics to the glories of 'Cupcake Wars.' She is a member of the League of Extraordinary Authors. 'Milkshake' is her first novel.