True Mom Confessions: Real Moms Get Real [Paperback]

Romi Lassally (Author)

Book Description

Release date: April 7, 2009

Mothers' hilarious, outrageous, heartfelt admissions

"Sometimes I lock myself in the bathroom."

"I put an educational DVD on so I could have sex. It wasn't with my husband."

Romi Lassally provides a judgment-free zone where women can reveal their mommy misdemeanors. From not feeling like cleaning up vomit in the middle of the night, to barking something completely inappropriate to the children, to wanting to be pawed by hands that aren't covered in jelly, the confessions pour in daily.

Heartfelt and hilarious, naughty and nasty, frank and outrageous, the confessions culled together for this book represent the best-or the worst?-of those humbling hidden secrets of motherhood in all its glorious messiness as improvisation and triage. They dare to suggest that it's okay for moms to make mistakes, to have unkind thoughts, to publicly or privately embarrass themselves-and above all to be human.

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About the Author

Romi Lassally is the co-creator of the popular website and the founding editor of the Lifestyles section of The Huffington Post. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 266 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (April 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425226042
• ISBN-13: 978-0425226049
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,015,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Short and eye opening April 20, 2009

By Veriance

Format:Paperback

I enjoyed this book, as the mother of a toddler and a tween I could identify with many of the confessions in the book. Either "wow, I've felt exactly that" or "no way would I do that, could I do that"

It was a fine book, but I am giving it only three stars because about 100 of the 200+ pages are 1 liners taken from the website. I read the whole thing cover to cover in about an hour. While the book is listed at 288 pages, it's more like 90 pages if you take out all the snippets from her website.

If I'd bought the book I'd be giving it two stars. Thankfully it was a gift.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars So-So August 12, 2009

By Denise10s

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This is a cute gift-book maybe for a mom or mom-to-be, but not really a "good read" so to speak. There is a lot of wasted space. At least 50% of the pages have only one or two sentences on them. There was a lot that I could not relate to since it had to do with hubbies, breastfeeding and what your body looks like after giving birth and I'm single and adopting.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Disenchanted Mom March 29, 2011

By Dawn M. Desilets

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I think this book is really bad, every whole page had about 1 to 2 sentences on it, I thought it was going to have actual stories in it. It could have been about 20 pages long!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars I hate this March 3, 2011

By Rhina Marma Ferrer Moran

Format:Paperback

She is making money with our confessions! I can't believe it. I wish I could write her how I really feel about it in this place.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet May 19, 2009

By H. Serrano

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I really did love the book. I was alittle surprised in regards to most of the book is actually just a quote on each page. Making this a very quick read. But something I could actually go back and reread because it's so short, and so funny. It's very enlightening to see so many mom's different feelings and stories...I laughed out loud at parts. Very good read, wish it had more stories though!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Put It Down - Both Touching and Funny April 11, 2009

By Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT

Format:Paperback

This book made me laugh and cry. I didn't expect it. As I read some of the confessions I wondered how did they get those quotes from me! I have said those things - especially the 'gas station' statement. I have so much to say as a mommy and even if it's not pretty, I still need someone to talk to. Moms need friends and other moms to confide in. Mostly I need someone to laugh and share my 'crazy' mom moments with...and that is what this book is, moms processing the unspoken truths...Sometimes it feels good to know we are all in the same boat. Thanks Romi Lassally for making me feel a little closer to perfect.

Kimberley Clayton Blaine
Founder, [...]
Author: Mommy Confidence: 8 Easy Steps to Reclaiming Balance, Motivation, and Your Inner Diva

3.0 out of 5 stars A funny, short read. Definitely not worth full price. May 26, 2011

By Jennifer VINE™ VOICE

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Each page is one confession, with the sections separated by a page or so of text...so not a hefty read by any means. Yes, the confessions are fun to read, but there's no way I would pay full price for this book. I would have rather seen way more confessions since there was definitely room.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Gift Idea June 5, 2010

By R. Gowler

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I bought this book for my sister for Mother's Day. She is your stereotypical soccer mom, and occasionally she calls me to confess things she's done, always ridden with guilt(I'm the single little sister who sees children as WAY in the future). I saw an ad for this book and instantly thought of her. Ever since she received it in the mail, she has been calling my mom and I constantly to tell us her favorite stories.

The only downfall is that it is a pretty quick read, but that makes it great for busy moms! Between T-ball, soccer, and play dates, my sister finds it to fit into her schedule perfectly, reading just one or two per day. I highly recommend this and I know my sister would too.