Diary of a Mother: Parenting Stories and Other Stuff - Christine Louise Hohlbaum

I really enjoyed this book! Diary of a Mother is a true to life, captivating read that grabbed my attention with the first paragraph. As a mother myself, I know that the bathroom becomes your only sanctuary! This well written collection of short stories came across the pages, as if the author was speaking directly to me. I liked Mrs. Hohlbaum?s descriptive writing style, the pace of her stories and the healthy blend of humor in the midst of chaos. I believe that this book should be made into a sitcom! My favorite chapter was ?Henny, Penny, my butt is falling?. I, too, have realized that ?things? on my body have changed with age and that I am truly ...

Motherhood is a multi-faceted crystal. The experiences, tears and adventures are all represented on each cut face. "Diary of a Mother" by Christine Louise Hohlbaum presents 27 easily digestible chapters in this, her debut novel and pulls them together eloquently. Her 'pull-no-punches' approach will ride you through all the normal emotions associated with the best unpaid job in the world and grandmothers and new mums alike will empathise with a knowing smile. The words flow easily and the naked truth behind the sentiment shines through. The epilogue offers a touch of reality, not to be ignored. "Diary of a ...

Diary of a Mother: Parenting Stories and Other Stuff is as its name implies, and a great deal more. It is an intimate snapshot of life after marriage, of hope and humiliation standing side by side and flipping coins to see which will get their way with us today, and of our changing roles within the social structure that is the most bittersweet blessing of all: Family. Christine Hohlbaum is a loyal friend and consort to anyone who has had to replace cuss words with code words, found their bodies in need of gym time over junk food, or simply realized one day that they are over the age past which we were told never to trust anyone. ...