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The Secret Life of Supermom: How the Woman Who Does it All...Does It!

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It seems Kathy Buckworth has never been a stay at home mom, which is why she is constantly calling them unkind names in her book. Sorry Kathy, we "Homers" are far from being "pedicured, pampered, and slightly airheady" but yes, unfortunately we do drive minivans to haul around all the kids we're popping out. I was expecting to read a book about how hard it is to raise a family and manage a home, etc.. but this book seems more geared towards those work out of home mothers who think stay at home moms sit around watching soaps and ironing their husband's shirts all day. Give me a break! Most stay at home moms don't have time to wash their face let alone wash the sheets once a week. Here's a newsflash to Buckworth, even "Homers" buy cupcakes from the 24 hour grocery store for their kids' bake sales so stop complaining that you have it rough. Quitting your job isn't going to give you more time to manage the kids and the house, it only makes you more stressed out when things don't get done on time because everyone else out their with "real jobs" outside the house thinks you are home with nothing to do but watch soaps and play peek-a-boo with your kids.

I was hoping to find a book that would be helpful to working moms without disparaging stay-at-home moms. Boy was I wrong. The worst thing about this book is not just that it is very critical and gives outdated, false stereotypes of stay-at-home moms, but it does the same for working moms. Working moms unless you want to read about how you are REALLY falling down on the job both at home and at work, don't choose this book. It's nothing but stereotypical, venomous drivel.

I thought this book would be one of those witty, charming takes on motherhood that as a mother I could relax with and share with my girlfriends. I was so wrong! The book was instead out of touch with the women I know who are mothers and failed to offer either humor or insight.

I am not the whole way through this book yet but I have giggled knowingly in each chapter. Kathy's insight is razor-sharp and her prose is gut-achingly funny. Finally, someone who knows exactly what I go through, and unabashedly put it into writing for the world to see! The book's short chapters make it easy to pick up and read just a few pages at a time - something any Supermom will appreciate. Of course, you will find you can't put it down after reading just a few pages - this book will hook you in and you'll be wishing for more by the time it ends.

The Secret Life of Supermom... was such an extremely funny book to read that I couldn't put it down. It's not often that I laugh out loud while reading, but this one had me in stitches.
There are so many instances/circumstances with which all moms can relate to, it really makes you release we are all in the same boat. I would recommend this novel to anyone who wants to have a good laugh, as well as get a few good parenting tips!
It was a pleasure to read and I enjoyed it thouroughly.

What a great way to unwind after a "supermom" day! I laughed out loud many times while reading this book and smiled when I identified with many of the "supermom" moments. This book reaffirms that we are all putting our best foot forward in trying to raise our kids. There are challenges for working moms, and stay-at-home moms, the important thing is to maintain perspective and learn to find the humor in all situations. An easy and enjoyable read - recommended for all - "supermoms", "homers" and "the others"!

A real laugh and a half! A very funny and easy read. Put the book down and you can easily pick up where you left off without hesitation. Full of witty, straight talking short stories with lots of good advice about how to deal with some of real life's one-of-a-kind "only happened to you and your family" type situations, but guess what, everyone will be able to relate to it.

After the first page...I was hooked!! The author's messages are authentic and a great doze of reality for all Supermoms, Homers and others. If you have a sense of humour, you will enjoy the author's lighthearted style of writing. The book's strength recognizes that all moms have challenges - and that we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves....and to learn to laugh a little more. This book is a must read for all moms!!!

Here's a book that really captures the truth about the life of a working mom. It is intelligent and witty. I found myself laughing at loud over and over again. I couldn't believe how funny and candid some of the parts were. The book makes you wince and laugh and laugh and laugh all the same time, recognizing the truth about being a supermom. Great to give to a working mom who needs a laugh over the summer!