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Sh*tty Mom

The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us

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Sh*tty Mom

By: Karen Moline, Mary Ann Zoellner, Alicia Ybarbo, Laurie Kilmartin
Narrated by: Laurie Kilmartin
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Sh*tty Mom is the ultimate parenting guide, written by four moms who have seen it all. As hilarious as it is universal, each chapter presents a common parenting scenario with advice on how to get through it in the easiest and most efficient way possible. With chapters such as "How to Sleep Until 9 A.M. Every Weekend" and "When Seeing an Infant Triggers a Mental Illness That Makes You Want to Have Another Baby," as well as a Sh*tty Mom quiz, this is a must-have, laugh-out-loud funny audiobook for the sh*tty parent in all of us.

©2012 Laurie Kilmartin, Karen Moline, Alicia Ybarbo and Mary Ann Zoellner (P)2014 Audible Inc. Motherhood Parenting & Families Relationships Funny Witty

Critic reviews

"A totally hilarious and uncensored look at some of the impossible situations we mothers find ourselves in." (TheBump.com)
"Smartly, brashly, nearly criminally funny. It also - no small thing - carries a powerful message to all parents, but especially moms, that distilled to its essence is this: chill." (Time.com)
"As the attachment parenting craze has hit a zenith in American culture, four very funny moms - comedy writers, TV producers, and a novelist - blast open a long-locked safe filled with frustrations faced by all modern mothers, with sympathetic and sharp humor…. The authors' unfiltered candor is a welcome reminder for readers that they're not alone…." ( Publishers Weekly, Starred Review)
Relatable Parenting Anecdotes • Refreshing Candor • Perfect Narrator Match • Humorous Perspective • Reassuring Camaraderie
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It was pretty funny. A few bits were too dark but I did laugh out loud a couple times. Narration was terrible. Flat and monotonous. The whole time I was repeating the words in my head in how I thought it would have been said.

Funny but narration was monotonous

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This book helped me feel as though I am not alone. I relate to this book and may want to listen to it again.

Not Alone

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I finished this book hiding in the car eating McNuggests like a true shitty mom

shitty mom

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This book was not only quite relatable on several subjects in my life, but it made me chuckle the entire way thru! I wouldn’t recommend a first time mom to read this. Instead maybe a mom such as myself who has 4 children & my last child was born, who is now 2 months old, when my youngest at that time was 12 & my other two children just hit “adulthood”! Lol I believe there is chapter on that. Sorry Shitty Moms….my uterus won the battle. If you’re an uptight do gooder mom….this book is not for you! There is certainly no room for snowflake Karen’s between these pages…just move on.
This is a phenomenal book with a great sense of realism & humor. It’s one of those books that make you sad that is ended because you could listen to more of what they had to say.
The narrator was perfect Throughout & made it even better! Great job Shitty Moms 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

A MUST READ! 🫶🏼

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"Sh*tty Mom: The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us" is a refreshingly candid and humorous take on the often challenging journey of parenting. This book offers a unique perspective that many parents can relate to, and it doesn't shy away from the messy, imperfect realities of raising children.

I'm giving it four stars because of its unapologetically irreverent humor and its ability to provide much-needed comic relief for parents who are often overwhelmed by the demands of child-rearing. The authors' frankness about their own parenting mishaps and the shared anecdotes from other "sh*tty moms" create a sense of camaraderie and reassurance that none of us are perfect parents.

While the humor is a strong suit, there are moments when it may come across as a bit too sarcastic or over-the-top, which could potentially rub some readers the wrong way. Additionally, not all parenting advice is created equal, and some may find that the book's recommendations don't align with their personal parenting philosophies.

Overall, "Sh*tty Mom" is an enjoyable read that provides a humorous take on the trials and tribulations of parenting. It's a perfect gift for parents who need a good laugh and a reminder that it's okay to embrace imperfection in the world of parenthood. Just remember to take its advice with a grain of salt and appreciate it for the comic relief it offers.

humorous take parenting

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Loved it. Told my friends about it. Would recommend it to every Mom out there.

Hilarious and true!

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Couldn't stop laughing and gained some practical tips! Hello sleeping in on the weekends! A must listen.

Funniest AND most practical parenting book ever!

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narrator was on the annoying side. story was cute and enjoyable. good for a spirit boost.

cute

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Great laugh!!! All is true and well said. I will be passing this title to all moms. Thank you

Great laugh!!!

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Those mom shamble things you do in private? This book speaks them into existence. Its truthful, funny, and let's all us sh*tty moms out there know that we are not alone

That I am, in fact, a sh*tty mom

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