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NONFICTION
Released: May 1, 2012
MY TWO MOMS: LESSONS OF LOVE, STRENGTH, AND WHAT MAKES A FAMILY
by Zach Wahls, Bruce Littlefield
"A sincere first effort that aims to chip away at stereotypes surrounding same-sex parents."
With the assistance of Littlefield (co-author: The Truth Advantage: The 7 Keys to a Happy and Fulfilling Life, 2011, etc.), Wahls writes about growing up as the son of gay parents in the heartland. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: April 3, 2012
BLOOM: FINDING BEAUTY IN THE UNEXPECTED--A MEMOIR
by Kelle Hampton
"Sunny and inspiring."
A mother's optimistic account of the first year of life with her daughter, Nella, who was born with Down syndrome. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: April 2, 2012
MAKING BABIES: STUMBLING INTO MOTHERHOOD
by Anne Enright
"A winning and witty take on a well-covered topic."
A dryly humorous memoir/guidebook about pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood by the Man Booker Prize–winning Irish novelist. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: June 1, 2011
SEX, MOM, AND GOD: HOW THE BIBLE'S STRANGE TAKE ON SEX LED TO CRAZY POLITICS--AND HOW I LEARNED TO LOVE WOMEN (AND JESUS) ANYWAY
by Frank Schaeffer
"Sweet and savory familial adoration."
In the third installment of the "God Trilogy," prolific novelist and nonfiction author Schaeffer (Patience with God: Faith for People Who Don't Like Religion (or Atheism), 2009, etc.) tells "the truth" about his mother's curious impartation of religion and sex. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: March 8, 2011
THE 10 HABITS OF HAPPY MOTHERS: RECLAIMING OUR PASSION, PURPOSE, AND SANITY
by Meg Meeker
"A compassionate discussion of the joys of parenthood and the "gritty" nature of love, which calls upon parents to protect and guide their children while recognizing that ultimately it is they who must chart their own paths."
Pediatrician and mother Meeker (Boys Should Be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons, 2008, etc.) addresses the stress of modern motherhood. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: June 3, 2008
ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE: A ONE-NIGHT STAND, MY UNPLANNED PARENTHOOD, AND LOVING THE BEST MISTAKE I EVER MADE
by Mary F. Pols
"A page-turner by someone who stopped waiting for Mr. Perfect."
Bay Area film critic Pols chronicles her unexpected pregnancy and journey into not-quite-single motherhood. Read full book review >