You Are a Fcking Awesome Mom, Leslie Anne Bruce
You Are a Fcking Awesome Mom, Leslie Anne Bruce
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You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom
So Embrace the Chaos, Get Over the Guilt, and Be True to You

Author: Leslie Anne Bruce

Narrator: Leslie Anne Bruce

Unabridged: 8 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Seal Press

Published: 09/10/2019

Synopsis

A much-needed voice of encouragement for every woman who had a baby and lost her mind

Sometimes, motherhood feels never-ending. A child is born, chaos ensues, and it seems like life will never return to normal.

In You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom, award-winning journalist and Instagram star Leslie Anne Bruce acknowledges that, yes, motherhood is a total mind f*ck—but then she offers the self-empowerment lessons new mothers need to get through the psychic upheaval and emerge stronger than ever. After childbirth, a woman's body, her relationships, and her very sense of self are tested like never before. Bruce encourages readers to look past the sugarcoated truisms about the miracles of child-rearing in order to embrace the real joys of motherhood, spit-up stains and all.

Loaded with unfettered support from a mom who has been through it all, You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom offers a lifeline of encouragement, inspiration, and community for the new mama who got a baby, lost her mind, and desperately wants to find herself again.
 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lucie on October 01, 2019

This is not a baby book. It is a Mama book. And it is by far the most helpful parenting book I've ever read (and I've read a lot). Instead of being issued painkillers and sent on your merry way, every new Mama leaving hospital with a newborn should be issued Leslie's book. Is it shockingly real? Yes......more

Goodreads review by nukie19 on November 12, 2019

I thought the idea of this book was great but am a little sad that our book club decided to read it to celebrate our final member joining the mom crew. There were just too many parts that over focused on the negative or just plain weird advice (loofah your nipples? Uh...no) that I think was there mo......more

Goodreads review by Jenn on July 18, 2021

An absolute must read for any soon to be mom or brand new mom! Truly some of the best and most honest writing to help us through this crazy life transition🙌🏻......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on April 17, 2021

I loved this book. I’m a new mom. My daughter is just over 3 months now. I can honestly say that this book helped me get out of a sad and lonely place. I had so much fear and guilt over “am I doing the right thing?” As I am learning and growing with my daughter I have been reading this and it was cr......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on August 18, 2022

Every mom, mom to be, friend of a mom needs to read this book. We spend so much time preparing for the baby, talking about what to do for the baby, but what about the mom? When a baby is born, so is a new mother. We don’t talk about the transition to motherhood nearly enough. You’re given small tidb......more

Quotes

"For those of us who were shocked to discover that modern motherhood is a den of insanity, Leslie Bruce is a lifeline."

 —Jill Smokler, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Scary Mommy

"Finally, a mom who doesn't claim motherhood is all unicorns pooping glittery rainbows. Moms needthis book."

 —Karen Alpert, New York Times bestselling author of I Heart My Little A-Holes

"I can't think of anyone better suited than Leslie to write a book on the first months of parenting. She is refreshingly honest, non-judgmental and always hilarious. And as a first time parent, I can tell you that sometimes you really need to laugh . . . so that you don't cry."
 —Lauren Conrad, designer, New York Times bestselling author, and mama

"[An] uplifting read about embracing the chaos of motherhood and being true to yourself while raising your brood."—Us Weekly

"Leslie Bruce's central thesis is one that many women in today's 'have it all' world will feel like a punch to the gut. Fortunately, Bruce also happens to be f*cking hilarious, which makes her book not only an important read, but also a phenomenally fun one."
 —Jordan Reid, author of The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People

"Honesty-what a fabulous and rare thing that is today. You'll find it in abundance in Leslie Bruce's raw, real, laugh-out-loud account of what becoming a mother is really all about. This book is the stuff you don't see on Instagram. This is a must-read for any new mother."
 —Raegan Moya-Jones, author of What It Takes and founder of aden + anais

"Both laugh-out-loud hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt, Leslie Bruce is the no-BS, tell-it-like-it-is online BFF every mom needs while navigating those treacherous early parenting years. Whether it's chronicling what mothers think (but dare not say) or sharing warts-and-all #momfail peeks at the reality of life with a toddler on her addictive Instagram feed, Leslie Bruce's razor-sharp wit and sorely needed honesty are always bright spots in my day."
 —Nadine Courtney, author of All American-Muslim Girl

"Leslie is truthful, funny, and transparent without being over-the-top. Her stories are raw without being negative. We can adore our babies and motherhood, and still have bad days. Leslie encourages women to be open and I find it very empowering!"
 —Hannah Taylor, co-founder of The Little Market

"Leslie Anne Bruce is the mom friend I never knew I needed. With a rare combination of generous spirit and cutting humor, she strips away the clichés of motherhood and teaches us how to survive the raw, real thing."
 —Lydia Fitzpatrick, author of Lights All Night Long

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