Download or read book Mother Truths Poems on Early Motherhood written by Karen McMillan and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-05 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mother Truths is a beautiful, funny, and raw collection of poetry about early motherhood. The perfect gift for expectant mothers and new mums.
Download or read book Lessons written by Karen McMillan and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-05 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lessons is a collection of vulnerable, tender, and relatable prose on early motherhood. The perfect gift for expectant mothers and new mums.
Download or read book From One Mom to a Mother written by Jessica Urlichs and published by Jessica Urlichs: Early Motherhood Poetry & Prose Collection. This book was released on 2022-02-20 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ** Hardback includes 20 bonus pages of additional poetry!** "I want to tell you everything I know carry you and guide you yet somehow, as your tiny finger points to things in wonder and your eyes meet mine the paradigm shifts I once thought I was to show you the world when all along you came to show me." Poignant, raw and beautifully honest pieces on motherhood. This book comprises 55 poems and prose including viral pieces, 'Dear Mama' & 'I Would Tell Her'. Jessica Urlichs shares her truths from a vulnerable place of becoming a new Mother. Written from the heart, Jessica's words are inspirational and relatable. 'From One Mom to a Mother' is written in a refreshingly honest tone that will touch the soul of so many on this same beautiful, yet challenging journey. Whether you laugh or cry you will put it down feeling less alone and having made a friend in a book . Jessica shares her passion and love for her children on this tale of self discovery, that two people were born that day. "Your writing can bring a tear to my eyes or a smile to my face, it really helps me feel less alone". "You put words to feelings I didn't know I had". "I've never read such incredible words like you write to describe becoming a mother and being a mother" "Your book and words have saved me over and over again" 'From One Mom to a Mother' is the first book in Jess's collection of poetry with 'All I See is You' being her second and her third and final in the series, 'My After All'. Combined, Jess's poetry books have sold tens of thousands worldwide. Jessica is also a best selling author of 'The Rainbow In My Heart', a children's picture book on emotions. Jess's poems can also be found on Etsy! www.jessicaurlichs.com
Download or read book Surprised by Motherhood written by Lisa-Jo Baker and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lawyer with a well-stamped passport and a passion for human rights, Lisa-Jo Baker never wanted to be a mom. And then she had kids. Having lost her own mother to cancer as a teenager, Lisa-Jo felt lost on her journey to womanhood and wholly unprepared to raise children. Surprised by Motherhood is Lisa-Jos story of becoming and being a mom, and in the process, discovering that all the what to expect and how to books in the world can never truly prepare you for the sheer exhilaration, joy, and terrifying love that accompanies motherhood. Set partly in South Africa and partly in the US (with a slight detour to Ukraine along the way), Surprised by Motherhood is a poignant memoir of one womans dawning realization that being a mom isnt about being perfectits about being present.
Download or read book Mumlife written by Paula Kuka and published by Tiller Press. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A witty, empathic, and beautifully illustrated look at the roller coaster ride that is modern motherhood. Mum, mom, momma, or ma—whatever you’re called, being a mother can be hard, filled with stress and anxiety. But of course, it also delivers its own unique joy. Instagram sensation @Common_Wild, the popular account run by Australian artist Paula Kuka, channels that heady stew of anxiety and love in a series of relatable, warm, and funny cartoons that are eagerly shared by women around the world. Kuka features moments instantly recognizable to any parent, from new mom to experienced toddler-wrangler. Scenes like cooking an elaborate meal only to have it swept to the floor by a picky child, or dragging strollers home from the playground in the rain, bring parenthood to life on the page. She also winks at the societal expectations that ask women to do it all, including “taking care of themselves,” with a smile. But most importantly, she highlights the huge love that underpins the journey of parenthood, and the sometimes-surprising things you learn about yourself while watching your children grow up. The perfect gift for first-time parents—or for yourself, when you need to remember that you are not alone, and it’s okay to relax and enjoy the moment.
Download or read book What Kind of Woman written by Kate Baer and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller A Goop Book Club Pick "If you want your breath to catch and your heart to stop, turn to Kate Baer."--Joanna Goddard, Cup of Jo A stunning and honest debut poetry collection about the beauty and hardships of being a woman in the world today, and the many roles we play - mother, partner, and friend. “When life throws you a bag of sorrow, hold out your hands/Little by little, mountains are climbed.” So ends Kate Baer’s remarkable poem “Things My Girlfriends Teach Me.” In “Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels” she challenges her reader to consider their grandmother’s cake, the taste of the sea, the cool swill of freedom. In her poem “Deliverance” about her son’s birth she writes “What is the word for when the light leaves the body?/What is the word for when it/at last, returns?” Through poems that are as unforgettably beautiful as they are accessible, Kate Bear proves herself to truly be an exemplary voice in modern poetry. Her words make women feel seen in their own bodies, in their own marriages, and in their own lives. Her poems are those you share with your mother, your daughter, your sister, and your friends.
Download or read book Revolutionary Mothers written by Carol Berkin and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking history of the American Revolution that “vividly recounts Colonial women’s struggles for independence—for their nation and, sometimes, for themselves.... [Her] lively book reclaims a vital part of our political legacy" (Los Angeles Times Book Review). The American Revolution was a home-front war that brought scarcity, bloodshed, and danger into the life of every American. In this book, Carol Berkin shows us how women played a vital role throughout the conflict. The women of the Revolution were most active at home, organizing boycotts of British goods, raising funds for the fledgling nation, and managing the family business while struggling to maintain a modicum of normalcy as husbands, brothers and fathers died. Yet Berkin also reveals that it was not just the men who fought on the front lines, as in the story of Margaret Corbin, who was crippled for life when she took her husband’s place beside a cannon at Fort Monmouth. This incisive and comprehensive history illuminates a fascinating and unknown side of the struggle for American independence.
Download or read book Ariel The Restored Edition written by Sylvia Plath and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2005-10-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sylvia Plath's famous collection, as she intended it. When Sylvia Plath died, she not only left behind a prolific life but also her unpublished literary masterpiece, Ariel. When her husband, Ted Hughes, first brought this collection to life, it garnered worldwide acclaim, though it wasn't the draft Sylvia had wanted her readers to see. This facsimile edition restores, for the first time, Plath's original manuscript -- including handwritten notes -- and her own selection and arrangement of poems. This edition also includes in facsimile the complete working drafts of her poem "Ariel," which provide a rare glimpse into the creative process of a beloved writer. This publication introduces a truer version of Plath's works, and will no doubt alter her legacy forever. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
Download or read book 936 Pennies written by Eryn Lynum and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the Most of Your Time with Your Children On the day of their baby dedication, Eryn and her husband were given a jar of 936 pennies. The jar contained a penny for every week they would raise their child until graduation, and they were instructed to remove one penny each Sunday as a reminder, placing it into another jar as an investment. At some point every parent realizes time is moving swiftly, and they ask themselves, How am I investing in my child? Through personal stories and biblical examples, 936 Pennies will help you discover how to capture time and use it to its fullest potential, replacing guilt and regrets with freedom. Meanwhile, your kids will see how simple choices, like putting the cell phone down and going on a family hike, will make all the difference. Together you will stretch time and make it richer. Craft a family legacy in tune with God's heartbeat as you capture a new vision for your children and learn the best ways to spend your pennies.
Download or read book A Mother s Birth written by Rachel Dickens and published by Maria Tempany. This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A tender and honest account of new motherhood". 'A Mother's Birth' is a beautiful collection of relatable rhymes to resonate with mums all through the ages. The author takes her readers on a journey from pregnancy to toddlerhood, addressing the wonder and the challenges of the transition to motherhood. A book for the bedside table, as a companion for all those night feeds: A welcome reminder that you are not alone. "Maria captures, so eloquently, the beautiful rollercoaster of emotions that is motherhood in the most relatable of ways. Her motherly musings are simply gorgeous and a reminder that we are not alone! A must read for new and expectant Mums." Aoibhin Garrihy (Actor, Presenter, Voiceover Artist, Mum)
Download or read book The Mother s Book written by Lydia Maria Child and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quarter Life Poetry written by Samantha Jayne and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creator of the popular Quarter Life Poetry Tumblr and Instagram tackles real-life truths of work, money, sex, and many other 20-something challenges in this laugh-out-loud collection of poetry. Samantha Jayne knows that life post-college isn't as glamorous as all undergrads think it's going to be... because she's currently living it. At 25, Samantha began creating doodles and funny poems about her #struggle to share with friends on Instagram. To her surprise, these poems were picked up by 20-somethings all around the world who agreed, "This is literally us." At a time when it seems like everyone else is getting married, snagging a dream job, and paying off their student loans, Samantha's poetry captures the voice of young people everywhere who know that your 20s can sometimes be the exact opposite of "the best years of your life."
Download or read book Nightbitch written by Rachel Yoder and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this blazingly smart and voracious debut novel, an artist turned stay-at-home mom becomes convinced she's turning into a dog. • "A must-read for anyone who can’t get enough of the ever-blurring line between the psychological and supernatural that Yellowjackets exemplifies." —Vulture One day, the mother was a mother, but then one night, she was quite suddenly something else... An ambitious mother puts her art career on hold to stay at home with her newborn son, but the experience does not match her imagination. Two years later, she steps into the bathroom for a break from her toddler's demands, only to discover a dense patch of hair on the back of her neck. In the mirror, her canines suddenly look sharper than she remembers. Her husband, who travels for work five days a week, casually dismisses her fears from faraway hotel rooms. As the mother's symptoms intensify, and her temptation to give in to her new dog impulses peak, she struggles to keep her alter-canine-identity secret. Seeking a cure at the library, she discovers the mysterious academic tome which becomes her bible, A Field Guide to Magical Women: A Mythical Ethnography, and meets a group of mommies involved in a multilevel-marketing scheme who may also be more than what they seem. An outrageously original novel of ideas about art, power, and womanhood wrapped in a satirical fairy tale, Nightbitch will make you want to howl in laughter and recognition. And you should. You should howl as much as you want.
Download or read book All I See Is You written by Jessica Urlichs and published by Jessica Urlichs: Early Motherhood Poetry & Prose Collection. This book was released on 2022-03-13 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Hardback includes bonus pages of additional poetry!** "Oh, how the days are long it's true Yesterdays are many But todays are a few So I'll fill them up With all of you And simply be, Here With you. "'All I See Is You', captures the heartfelt and honest moments of early motherhood. Jessica's words encompass the highs and the lows, the raw and the vulnerable and everything in between. It's the kind of book you want on your bedside sitting next to the bottles or breast pump. This book of 60 poems and proses will take mothers on a journey of healing and growth with a powerful affirmation that you are not alone. A popular gift around the world for expectant mother's, new mother's and mothers with grown children. There are words in here for everyone. "Jessica found a way to put into words the very soul of motherhood'. "This writer writes as though she's taken the words out of every mother's head... the feelings that most mothers will experience but can't always express. So relatable, so beautiful, sometimes funny and often emotional, I challenge you not to get teary eyed!" "Thank you for your poems, your writing makes me feel human again". Jessica's poetry books have sold tens of thousands around the world. 'All I See Is You', is Jessica's second in her collection of poetry, with 'From One Mom to a Mother' being her first and 'My After All', the final in her collection. Jessica is also a best selling author of 'The Rainbow In My Heart', a picture book on emotions. Jess's poems can also be found on Etsy! www.jessicaurlichs.com
Download or read book Her Body and Other Parties written by Carmen Maria Machado and published by Graywolf Press. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction “[These stories] vibrate with originality, queerness, sensuality and the strange.”—Roxane Gay “In these formally brilliant and emotionally charged tales, Machado gives literal shape to women’s memories and hunger and desire. I couldn’t put it down.”—Karen Russell In Her Body and Other Parties, Carmen Maria Machado blithely demolishes the arbitrary borders between psychological realism and science fiction, comedy and horror, fantasy and fabulism. While her work has earned her comparisons to Karen Russell and Kelly Link, she has a voice that is all her own. In this electric and provocative debut, Machado bends genre to shape startling narratives that map the realities of women’s lives and the violence visited upon their bodies. A wife refuses her husband’s entreaties to remove the green ribbon from around her neck. A woman recounts her sexual encounters as a plague slowly consumes humanity. A salesclerk in a mall makes a horrifying discovery within the seams of the store’s prom dresses. One woman’s surgery-induced weight loss results in an unwanted houseguest. And in the bravura novella “Especially Heinous,” Machado reimagines every episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a show we naïvely assumed had shown it all, generating a phantasmagoric police procedural full of doppelgängers, ghosts, and girls with bells for eyes. Earthy and otherworldly, antic and sexy, queer and caustic, comic and deadly serious, Her Body and Other Parties swings from horrific violence to the most exquisite sentiment. In their explosive originality, these stories enlarge the possibilities of contemporary fiction.
Download or read book The New One written by Mike Birbiglia and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With laugh-out-loud funny parenting observations, the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning comedian delivers a book that is perfect for anyone who has ever raised a child, been a child, or refuses to stop acting like one. In 2016 comedian Mike Birbiglia and poet Jennifer Hope Stein took their fourteen-month-old daughter Oona to the Nantucket Film Festival. When the festival director picked them up at the airport she asked Mike if he would perform at the storytelling night. She said, "The theme of the stories is jealousy." Jen quipped, "You're jealous of Oona. You should talk about that." And so Mike began sharing some of his darkest and funniest thoughts about the decision to have a child. Jen and Mike revealed to each other their sides of what had gone down during Jen's pregnancy and that first year with their child. Over the next couple years, these stories evolved into a Broadway show, and the more Mike performed it the more he heard how it resonated—not just with parents but also people who resist all kinds of change. So he pored over his journals, dug deeper, and created this book: The New One: Painfully True Stories From a Reluctant Dad. Along with hilarious and poignant stories he has never shared before, these pages are sprinkled with poetry Jen wrote as she navigated the same rocky shores of new parenthood. So here it is. This book is an experiment—sort of like a family.
Download or read book Milk Teeth written by Rae White and published by Uqp Poetry. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the bright mirror morning, I scratch at flaked skin & peel lengths of stringy flesh to expose crackle quartz jutting from my neck. In this highly original debut collection, Rae White's edgy and playful poems challenge notions of category, identity, form and gender. Bodies transform, nature morphs and words dart and shift. White's wise and provocative poems define new ways, new languages.
