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by Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Author) "This book is a collection of observations, reflections, moments, anecdotes, conversations, quotes, lists, charts, even a couple little poem things, culled from the first five..." (more)
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Humorist Amy Krouse Rosenthal's hilarious and nail-on-the-head writing has struck again. Her latest book, The Same Phrase Describes My Marriage and My Breasts, spotlights the lighter side of parenting with a sharp wit reminiscent of the late Erma Bombeck, but with a modern twist. Rosenthal reassures parents that the insanity that comes with raising a child is perfectly normal. It is a delightful book for any parent who has realized that stain-free baby clothes and perfectly behaved children only exist on commercials for Kodak and Downy. Rosenthal's endearing collection of humorous anecdotes and reflections is drawn from her illuminating first years as a mother of three. Being a pregnant working mom means occasionally having a urine specimen hidden in your briefcase for your mid-day checkup. No matter how anal you get, no matter how methodically you put away the toys, the Candyland cards end up in the Lego bin, and Lion King puzzle pieces turn up in your shoes. Daylight savings means that on one Sunday, when it's 7:30 A.M., you still have something like 80 more hours until they go to bed. Forget the instructions of Dr. Spock and open your heart to a woman who proudly survives life with three kids-granted not a single glass from her bridal registry remains intact-and relishes being a mom. At times touching, at other times hysterical, The Same Phrase Describes My Marriage and My Breasts is a must for parents who long ago realized that parenting is just like The Brady Bunch if you eliminate the neatly-wrapped solutions and toss in complete unpredictability and random vomiting.

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  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (July 22, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0740700502
  • ISBN-13: 978-0740700507
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #259,108 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book is a collection of observations, reflections, moments, anecdotes, conversations, quotes, lists, charts, even a couple little poem things, culled from the first five years of my 89 percent-joyous parenting journey (I calculated that the tantrums, middle-of-the-night vomiting and the episode with the boys mooning our dinner guests added up to roughly 11 percent). Read the first page
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for the Memories!, August 25, 1999
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My daughter and I have at least 10 years on Amy and her kids, but after reading her latest book I was reminded how things remain the same, with a few twists ...

- The devil I see is not a coffee table with sharp corners, but a 16 year old boy arriving to pick up my daughter with a newly minted drivers license in his hand.

- Nap time problems still exist, but I'm the one napping so I can stay awake until one second before curfew when she flies in the door.

- Although I no longer hunt down the perfect Halloween costume, I have been known to hunt down a certain sweater, vest, skirt, etc.; take out a major loan to pay for it only to have her say "I changed my mind, I don't like it anymore"!

Can't wait for Amy's next book - it's nice to know I'm not alone out here!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I Wish I Was in Amy's Play Group, August 23, 1999
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Amy's observations of her young children and life as a parent are so simple and pure -- sophisticated and childlike at the same time. Her voice inspires vigilance in recording my own kids' experiences and parenting foibles. Yet, her natural wit makes for such enjoyable reading that I don't feel guilty that I've been such a failure in my notetaking. I can't wait for her kids to get to the ages of my own two boys (8 & 9) so I can read her take on: finding baseball mitts in the fridge; listening to a child who is snuggling in your lap tell you how they are now big enough to stay home alone; hearing your nine year old's reaction to a book that has the word breasts in its title, "Breasts (tee-hee)...it must be rated PG-13 for sexual innuendo."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for moms..., December 27, 2001
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I bought this book for my wife for Christmas. By the time I wrapped it, I had read the whole thing. I'd pick it up, read a little, laugh a lot, put it down and do other things. I kept coming back to it and eventually I found I had finished it.

Rosenthal's notes are dead on and she writes with a style that makes the most mundane things humorous. Sort of a Seinfeld for parents, except as parents you'll really understand what she's talking about. You may even get a little absolution from the book - for example, in a list of confessions she admits she has let sucking the toothpaste off a toothbrush pass as "brushing". Having kids myself, I can completely understand and picture that situation...

Great stuff...it was a perfect stocking stuffer. Guys, this would be a great book to surprise your wife with for no reason.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Hilariously funny. I read many of the pages aloud to my husband during a roadtrip. I wanted to print every single phrase,every single quote, notation and thought in 180 point... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh outloud
This is a delightful funny book about parenting. Sure, a lot of us have been there and done that but few with such hilarity. Even the title makes me laugh. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mommy Humor at its finest!
Need a good belly laugh? Amy delivers the goods! Hilarious quips all parents can relate to and tender thoughts we share. A great gift for a new mom or a constant Mom!
Published on November 28, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for a "middle-of-chaos" Mommy laugh
This was very funny and I've recommended it to several other Mothers. However, do not spend your money on her "Book of Eleven" as it does not compare to this book!
Published on May 7, 2001

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This big little book (about 6 inches x 6 inches, 134 pages complete with bizarre index!) of hilarious anecdotes and eclectic observations -- especially of being a parent -- would... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Amy is f-u-n-n-y!
It is so refreshing to read a book that is honest! I was so amused by the 'grandparents having an I.V. of gummi worms...' Well done Amy! Read more
Published on January 6, 2000 by bober96

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK !! I LOVED IT !
THIS BOOK IS VERY FUNNY AND REALISTIC OF EVERYDAY PARENTING. I READ IT FROM COVER TO COVER NOT PUTTING IT DOWN ONCE. A MUST FOR ALL MOMS!!!
Published on August 24, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to pass on to all parents.
Amy shares her secrets of motherhood with honesty and humor as a best friend would chatting over coffee. Read more
Published on August 17, 1999

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