Meltdown: noun, def. 1) adult tantrum 2) regressing to the chronological age of three
Today’s post, a book review, is something a little different than what I usually share. It’s not because I don’t like to read, I actually love it, it’s just that I don’t always have a lot of time to sit and read. (At least not entire books anyway.) When I was contacted and asked if I’d be interested in reviewing The Mother of All Meltdowns though, the timing was good (I was going to be headed out on a road trip with the family and that’s when I generally get my best opportunities to read) so I jumped at the chance and I’m so glad I did.
What’s this book about you ask? Well, it’s about moms. It’s about kids. It’s about families. Most of all, it’s about life and how the way things go down is not always pretty and picture perfect. Have you ever lost it? I mean really lost it? Like to the point where you can see yourself acting a fool, but you certainly can’t stop it? I have, I know my mom did, and I’m sure if you’re a parent with real live children, you have too. June Cleaver my friends, does not live here anymore.
The Mother of All Meltdowns is a compilation of factual stories from real moms about how they’ve lost it from time to time and lived to tell the tale. To be entirely honest, after just reading the executive summary, I thought this book was just going to be packed from cover to cover with hilarious stories that made me feel like some of the stuff I stress about isn’t that bad after all. You know, poopy messes and temper tantrums and embarrassing little motor mouths that don’t know when to stop. Trust me, it has all of those hilarious elements and those stories are definitely there for your reading, and re-reading, pleasure, but The Mother of All Meltdowns is so much more than that! There are also stories that are sad and leave you in tears wanting to hug the author and stories that are scary and leave you wanting to run in and make sure your kids haven’t found their way to the roof or anything crazy like that. There truly is a little bit of everything in this book and I think that in some way I was able to relate to the families in every single story told, which is why I couldn’t put it down until I was finished once I started reading. I had initially intended on picking out one or two stories that were my “favorite” and highlighting them in this review, but I couldn’t. They’re all different and they’re all my favorite. I felt personally connected to each of the moms telling their stories and while reading this book I had 30 new friends that completely understood me. It’s that good.
The Mother of All Meltdowns is honestly one of the best books I’ve read in quite a while. It’s funny, it’s touching and most important, it’s real. I definitely recommend you head over to Amazon.com and snag yourself a copy and maybe one for your sister, daughter, mother, or best friend too…you’ll be glad you did.
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{I was provided a complimentary copy of The Mother of All Meltdowns to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. All opinions expressed within this post are 100% my own and based on my own experience with the book.}
Alexa says
November 13, 2013 at 8:36 amI think you are my new favorite blogger. This review had me laughing, and your profile description makes me realize there is yet another really cool blogger out there that I need to follow! 🙂 Thanks for the review of the book, thanks for the virtual hug (mine was one of the sad ones) and thanks for sharing our book with your world.
Michelle says
November 13, 2013 at 8:40 amThank you for such a wonderful review!! I was pretty nervous to write my own story but in reading everyone else’s, it made me realize that we all have our moments. No one is perfect! 🙂
Melissa @ Home on Deranged says
November 13, 2013 at 9:24 amYou nailed it – it’s not just the funny meltdowns (well, funny in hindsight), but it’s the serious ones that make you stop and think and reflect. Hopefully grow, even. Thanks so much for doing such a great job on the review and sharing our book with the world!
Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says
November 13, 2013 at 9:55 amLove this review!! I think you are so right – it feels like we are just moms and friend, hanging out and sharing stories. 🙂
Janine Huldie says
November 13, 2013 at 10:39 amThank you so much for your wonderful review here today of our book. I must tell you I loved that not all of our stories were hilarious and that we had a nice mix of stories for all reading. Also, just glad you were able to have a few moments to read and know that feeling her well now, too myself.
Rabia @TheLiebers says
November 13, 2013 at 11:19 amAwesome review!! And I love the name of your blog!
another jennifer says
November 13, 2013 at 11:48 amThanks for the great review. I really love that there are so many perspectives in the book. Any mom can relate to at least one of the stories!
Karen @BakingInATornado says
November 13, 2013 at 12:28 pmThanks for the great review. I’d be happy to be one of your new friends.
C. Lee Reed says
November 13, 2013 at 2:17 pmThank you for the review of our book. It was well written and fun! Stop by when you get a chance and visit our blog.
JenKehl - My Skewed View says
November 13, 2013 at 4:12 pmThank you so much for the awesome review! And good luck everyone!
Amanda Smith says
November 14, 2013 at 3:38 pmIt sounds interesting. I melted down when my teenager lied to me about where he was and who he was with.
Alison says
November 15, 2013 at 9:37 pmYeah I think a sneaky teen would do it to me as well! I’m sure I’ll find out in a couple years since my son is 11 right now…my days are coming!
Krissy says
November 25, 2013 at 6:44 amDo I have to share? LOL.
I have put myself in my room, or sat in the car as the kids went inside so I wouldn’t lose it.
I’m glad to know this is normal, and sometimes you just have to get yourself together before going on about your day!