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The Pregnasaurus by Jodi Neelin
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Written by Jennifer Redmond
The Pregnasaurus (2007), by Jodi Neelin, is dedicated “to every gigantic, clumsy, waddling, acne-ridden, emotional, furry-faced, aching barge with arms and legs.” That pretty much tells you that this little gem of a book is a lot of fun.
The Imperfect Mom, edited by Therese J. Borchard
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Written by Mary Ann R.; Cincinnati, OH
It’s nice to know that even the most perfect among us mothers do not have it all together. The Imperfect Mom is a smile-rendering collection of 36 essays by professional female writers and mothers who open up and share their best and worst parenting moments. I loved the story by Kate Kelly, Tadpoles Don’t Make Great Pets.
Reluctant Tuscan by Phil Doran
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Written by Jennifer Redmond
Motion sickness is an unfortunate tendency I share with two of my children. We feel the jolt of the plane/train/automobile and there go the innards. Thus, my husband learned years ago not to ask me to locate any destination on a map (not that I can actually read one accurately anyway) without risking a quick stop. Reading while in motion is really not advisable.
The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner
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The Geography of Bliss, by Eric Weiner, is Julie R.’s pick for the summer. The mother of two from Covington, KY writes that this memoir/travelogue is both “funny and thoughtful.”
Fr. Brown Series by G.K. Chesterton
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G.K. Chesterton’s works, particularly his acclaimed “Fr. Brown” series of short thrillers, are recommended by Lora M. “Very thoughtful” is how she describes the collections of this renowned British writer
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