"Do not read this book in public. Your guffaws will prompt the stares of strangers. Your tears will streak your mascara in a most uncomely manner. Elizabeth is that kind of writer: funny and self-deprecating, keen-eyed and sincere. Which is why, among the 600 writers we considered for our blog, she was an immediate, irresistible standout." Lilan Patri, Deputy Editor, parenting.com "The word 'barf' appears 28 times in this book. (Synonyms 'ralph' 'puke' and 'hurl' a total of 7.) The word 'coffee,' appears thirty-three times. 'Global socio-economic politics?' -- Not a once." Meet Elizabeth, a former Congressional Press Secretary now living in a world of bad morning sickness, sleep deprivation, twisted toddler logic, and mommy friends who dye their hair with Grecian 5 Hair color for men. (It's cheap and you can paint it on your widow's peak while the kids are in the tub.) It's got everything: haddock-love, nightmares featuring Glynnis Johns, the occasional f-bomb and an answer to the age-old question of what ABBA must've seen on acid. Oh, and there's a lot of barfing.
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When she was 22 years old, Elizabeth Soutter Schwarzer interned at NASA, and spent some time in mission control during live shuttle flights. At 23 she married a US Marine; and at 24 she was a Press Secretary for a Congressman. By the time she turned 26 she was hosting her own radio show and authoring a weekly Op-Ed column. At 27 Elizabeth became a mother. Then things got really interesting. Now 31, Elizabeth lives in New England with Cute Husband and their offspring, the pets, and an occasional stray Ducky. She is author of the popular www.damomma.com
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This author KNOWS motherhood!,
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This review is from: Motherhood Is Not For Wimps: No Answers, Just Stories (Paperback)
Elizabeth has a unique talent for putting into words all the highs and lows of motherhood. When I read this book, I found so many moments that were IDENTICAL to my own experiences as a mother. It helped me put things in perspective as a mother...she knows how to laugh at mommy mistakes and how to celebrate our children.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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If you do not laugh, you have no sense of humor,
This review is from: Motherhood Is Not For Wimps: No Answers, Just Stories (Paperback)
This book is perfect for a new mother, grandmother, or any other woman in need of a good laugh. As you follow the adventures of Damomma, Cute Husband, Mare and Roo, you will be on the ride of your life.
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Hysterical...and I'm not even a mom!,
This review is from: Motherhood Is Not For Wimps: No Answers, Just Stories (Paperback)
Schwarzer's writing had me hysterical, gasping for air, tears streaming down my face...and I'm childless! So even if you aren't a parent, you will enjoy this book.
Schwarzer has a deft hand when it comes to changing gears from the hysterical to the poignant, and I found myself sliding from insane giggles to lump-in-the-throat wet eyes without a second thought...then back to the giggles with tears still streaking my face! Though you might want to savor each "vinaigrette" (her term) one at a time like chocolate truffles, beware -- you'll probably be tempted to consume the whole book all at once!
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