Kirkus Star
THE KIRKUS STAR
Awarded to Books of Exceptional Merit

BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Books on Motherhood


Cover art for THE 10 HABITS OF HAPPY MOTHERS
NONFICTION
Released: March 8, 2011

"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 >
Cover art for MOTHER ON FIRE
NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 12, 2008

"Like a long dinner date with that melodramatic, motor-mouthed best friend you can't imagine life without."
Outspoken writer/performer Loh tells all about being an industrious minivan-driving mom during a particularly brutal midlife crisis: "the year I exploded into flames." Read full book review >
Cover art for A REMARKABLE MOTHER
NONFICTION
Released: April 1, 2008

"A low-key, well-balanced tribute."
Former president Carter (Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope, 2007, etc.) affectionately remembers his mother, the redoubtable Miss Lillian. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE MANNY
FICTION
Released: June 19, 2007

"Peterson offers an amusing take on the mating habits of the Manhattan elite. And while the story holds few surprises, it benefits greatly from an attractive pair of would-be lovers."
Busy Manhattan mom in a shaky marriage to a self-absorbed lawyer hires a strapping young hipster to spend quality time with her neglected son, in Emmy-winning, former ABC News producer Peterson's debut. Read full book review >
Cover art for SHOPAHOLIC & BABY
FICTION
Released: March 6, 2007

"Effervescent and clever amusement best enjoyed by those whose hearts beat faster at the thought of thousand-dollar baby furniture."
London's daffiest über-consumer Becky Brandon is having a baby. Read full book review >
Cover art for ...AND BABY MAKES TWO
FICTION
Released: Oct. 4, 2005

"A warm, funny look at foreign adoption and single motherhood from an author who has lived the story. "
A single New York City executive travels to China to adopt a baby. Read full book review >