For mothers and non mothers...
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This book is quite simply an excellent read. I have been working on a degree project on how the role of motherhood is used by society to manipulate women, and this book has been a real help. Not only does it explore how feminism actually fought for mothers and contradicts many misconceptions on this issue, but it takes an indepth look at how the media portrays motherhood and sets standards that are impossible to achieve. There is a particularly intersting section on celebrity mothers- something that we cannot fail to have noticed in virtually every magazine and newspaper, telling us how fantastic motherhood is. The text is humerous, light hearted and yet exposes how women are basically set up to fail - whatever they do. It's not a feminist rant in any way shape or form, and yet it conveys a feminist message. It is a book that should be read by mothers and those who aren't, as it will certainly strike a chord with both, and make them feel that they are not on their own, and that they are not failing. An excellent book.
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Great stuff!
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This book really hits the spot and is a must-read for all new mothers and fathers. The authors are utterly convincing in their argument about the myths of motherhood that exist in society today - ie the myth that only mothers can raise children, that motherhood will always be the most fulfilling experience of your life - and the fact that these myths are used to disempower women and make them feel inadequate. They are particularly funny on the celebrity mother profiles.
Just after finishing the book I picked up a parenting magazine which claimed that decorating my baby's nursery would be the most exciting thing I would ever do. Which proves the points this book is making, really.... Buy this book - it will laugh and make you realise that you're almost certainly a good enough parent.....
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