I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids: Reinventing Modern Motherhood

Trisha Ashworth · Amy Nobile

Jul 2010 · Chronicle Books

About this ebook

I don't know how she does it! is an oft-heard refrain about mothers today. Funnily enough, most moms agree they have no idea how they get it done, or whether they even want the job. Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile spoke to mothers of every stripe--working, stay-at-home, part-time--and found a surprisingly similar trend in their interviews. After enthusing about her lucky life for twenty minutes, a mother would then break down and admit that her child's first word was "Shrek." As one mom put it, "Am I happy? The word that describes me best is challenged." Fresh from the front lines of modern motherhood comes a book that uncovers the guilty secrets of moms today . . . in their own words. I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids diagnoses the craziness and offers real solutions, so that mothers can step out of the madness and learn to love motherhood as much as they love their kids.

Ratings and reviews

Great reminder to let go and live! I don't feel as guilty as some of the moms so there is still hope for me. Trust myself is the greatest challenge right now. Thank you all mothers in the book and the authors!

This book really helped put my life into perspective. For a moment, I thought I was the only one feeling this way - out of control! It was great to read the funny comments and stories from other parents. I really felt normal after reading this book!

Ang Mo Kio Public Library ____ 22-07-08 English 306.8743 ASH -[FAM]

About the author

Trisha Ashworth has produced advertising for American Express, PepsiCo, and Levi Strauss & Co. She lives in Northern California with her husband and three children.

Amy Nobile has led public relations programs for Visa, FritoLay, and Webvan. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two children.