"In a saturated world of parenting books, Melissa's writing is a breath of fresh air. She brings humor and humility into her storytelling, and you will find yourself nodding in solidarity with her experiences and exclaiming, "Me too!"Alison Lee, co-editor of Multiples Illuminated: A Collection of Stories and Advice From Parents of Twins, Triplets and MoreMelissa Mowrys One Mother to Another reminds me of conversations I have with my candid, funny, vulnerable mom friendsthe stories that save me from the sometimes overwhelming stress of parenting.Ann Imig, founder of LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHERMelissa Mowry writes, Time has a way of spackling over the hard parts. . . . " And she's right. As mothers over time, we reminisce about our children with a different lens. The beauty here is that Mowry shines light on all of motherhood, the good, the hard, and the blowout diaper. A lovely, honest, real look at motherhood from a down-to-earth mom, and a talented writer. Read this book for the straight scoop on motherhoodnot to scare you, but to see its full beauty. Motherhood is hard, it's scary, it's overwhelming, but it's the best thing you'll ever do, and so worth it. Just ask Mowry: shell tell you, from one mother to another.Jenny Kanevsky, author of Chosen Quarry"You can't help but love Melissa Mowry. She is us, we are her, and we're all screwed."Jessica Ziegler, award-winning author of Science of ParenthoodMelissa has a fresh and honest voice that makes her stories feel so grounded and real. While reading her essays, it was easy for me to imagine that her experiences are mine, because in many ways they are. Relatable, funny and insightful, this is the book every mother should have on her nightstand.Sarah Cottrell, Bangor Daily NewsMelissa Mowry writes the truth about motherhood like she's talking to a friend. A friend who can handle the sweet moments, the quiet moments, and the dirtiest moments. (No, this isn't mommy p*rn, I'm talking about dirty diapers,people! Sheesh.) If you need a friend to tell you the truth, then One Mother to Another is the book for you. Jen Mann, New York Times bestselling author of People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop-Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges"Every mother should have a best friend to give her the real lowdown on what motherhood is like. Melissa Mowry is that friend, and this book is that lowdown." Jill Smokler, New York Times bestselling author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy and founder of ScaryMommy.comOne Mother to Another reads less like a book and more like every conversation you've ever had with a best friendthe ones where you say what you mean without any fear of "bad mom" judgment, the ones you know your husband and mother-in-law will never hear abouther raw honesty as fresh and unassuming as it is endearing. Melissas stories will draw you in, but her witty voice and lovely prose will keep you engaged to the end. "One Mother to Another: This is Just Between Us" is the book I wish someone had given me while I was in the trenches, desperate for a voice of camaraderie, and it will be the book I give to any new moms in my tribe in the future. Tori Grenz, editor, MamalodeAbout the AuthorRhode Island-based writer Melissa Mowry is the voice behind the popular blog, One Mother to Another, where she chronicles modern day challenges in parenthood with wit and heart. Her work has been featured on many popular websites including The Huffington Post and Scary Mommy, and shes been named one of the Funniest Parents on Facebook by TODAY Parents. Melissa resides in the Ocean State with her husband and their two boys. For more information, visit her website www.one-mother-to-another.com. what is the best book ever One Mother to Another: This Is Just Between Us
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. If you have reproduced, you need this bookBy justin(Written under my husband's name)As the mother of a 10 month old, I have been inundated with information about parenting and babies and ALL of the things I am doing wrong (according to the Google oracle). It is overwhelming to be the mama of a baby in the age of information overload. I am daily attacked by 'mom guilt' and 'hacks' and 'fixes' and sometimes I feel not only like I am totally alone but that I am also failing on an epic scale.This book is an excellent antidote to mom guilt and the loneliness of new motherhood. As the author states in the Preface: this book is not about more information on HOW to raise babies 'correctly' but a 'fill in the gaps' book about those parts of motherhood that aren't often covered.It delivers so much more than just filling in the gaps. I cried big ridiculous teardrops onto the pages because someone else understands the difficulty. I laughed so hard I woke the baby who had finally gone down for a nap (damn) because I could relate to some of the insane and often hilarious excitement of parenting. I felt like Melissa (see? I like the author so much I decided we are on a first name basis) was telling me with her wit, humor and conversational writing style that she has been there too, and that we're all doing a GREAT job of being mothers, thank you very much...even if we might be wearing another person's excrement or half chewed breakfast as an accessory today.I totally believe that hospitals should hand this book out to new moms before they take their little snowflakes home. It really is that good.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. so this book is amazing. I am seriousBy LauraOK, so this book is amazing. I am serious. I just bought it and can't put it down. I have never been good with words and vocalizing how I feel, although I am very in touch with my emotions. It has been hard because I have been wanting to put into words alllll these feeling of having 2 little ones (almost the same ages as the author's) and she did it for me!!! It was like one expensive therapy session in a fun, easy to read book. EVERYTHING she wrote was an experience I had (OMG the stroller and extra clothes incidents) and I found it all so hilarious! I AM NOT ALONE! Isn't that all what we want to know. A little validation and brutal honesty, both funny and heart tugging, makes this book what every mother needs to read. I love how it is positive. She was not putting down kids or motherhood or talking about how bad of a gig it is. It was quite the opposite and made me appreciate even more, through her eloquent wording, what I am doing. She upholds children and motherhood in the most beautiful way. Thank you, Melissa!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I loved this bookBy CustomerI loved this book. After reading it twice in one week, I felt like the author, also a friend, captured the essence of new parenthood gracefully and wonderfully. As a parent to older children, it took me back to the days when my children were small and needy and times when I didn't have mom friends or felt inadequate and alone. This book made me realize how truly blessed I was and still am to be able to be called "mama" by two humans that I grew and fed and raised even when it wasn't fun or easy and especially when it was and I thoroughly enjoyed being a mom! Melissa captures all of it from those tense first days home to the blessing of watching that cuddly new person take their first wobbly steps and walk away with pride and looking forward to seeing them grow up into independent beings!! I highly recommend this book to any mom at any stage of the journey, you will laugh, cry and run to find out when her next book or blog is coming out but also savor every word and want to experience it again!