Comments on: Book Review: Bad Mother by Ayelet Waldman

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By: Bad Motherhood for Amateurs, Ayelet Waldman and Michael Chabon « Jenny's Books

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:03:52 +0000

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By: Jenners

Jenners — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:02:01 +0000

I just ordered both the Chabon book and this one to read next year … thanks!

By: Jenners

Jenners — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:12:47 +0000

This sounds so fascinating and interesting … I have the Chabon book on my wish list and now this one will go on it too. Wonderfully done.

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:49:16 +0000

Great review. This one’s definitely going on my list. Your quotes at the end really struck me, too.

By: Tracie Yule

Tracie Yule — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:39:22 +0000

I think that this is a beautiful review.

This quote, “you are so devoted to your expectations…it blinds you to the wonders of the children you have” especially hit home with me.

How often do we live with our children and then end up not really knowing them at all? I sometimes felt this way with my parents and I hope that doesn’t happen with me and my children.

By: stacybuckeye

stacybuckeye — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:52:50 +0000

Loved this review and look forward to you Two is enough review. My husband and I are trying to decide it that’s true

By: Rebecca @ The Book Lady's Blog

Rebecca @ The Book Lady's Blog — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:05:00 +0000

I just finished reading TWO IS ENOUGH: A COUPLE’S GUIDE TO LIVING CHILDLESS BY CHOICE by Laura S. Scott and will be reviewing it soon. It was wonderful validation for my thoughts about the decision and would also be a good selection for Women Unbound.

And thanks for your kind words

By: Care

Care — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:54:16 +0000

Fabulous wonderful review – I’m jealous of your style and skill at reviewing books – I hereby nom you early for BBAW next year. (feel free to remind me when the time comes?) As someone who has made the dec not to breed, I’m still interested in the whole concept/question and can share that tho I don’t exactly have regrets, I am always eager to AND dread talking about it, if that makes sense.
This book looks amazing. I’m also hoping to read the Leslie Lafayette book “Why Don’t You Have Kids?” for Women Unbound.

By: Rebecca @ The Book Lady's Blog

Rebecca @ The Book Lady's Blog — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:58:07 +0000

I’m so jealous that you got to hear her speak, Trish! I’ve listened to a few of her interviews on NPR, and really, I think she and Michael Chabon should just adopt me. We’d all get along quite well.

And ditto re: our expectations of kids. They are NOT supposed to behave like miniature adults.