I have written this post about three different times. I will fully admit that I am intimidated by the prospect of reviewing a work created by 37 creative, funny, honest, witty moms. A book that, when it arrived in the mail, had my wife laughing to the point of tears within 30 seconds of breaking the binding. A book that I didn’t get to read for several days because it was liberated by said wife – who continued to read, laugh, and repeat.
I Just Want to Pee Alone, written by “Some Kick Ass Mom Bloggers” is not for everyone. If you don’t have a sense of humor – don’t read it. If you have never been pooped or peed on (or aren’t getting ready to experience such niceties) – don’t read it.
As evidenced by my wife’s reaction, moms will relate to and enjoy this book. But they are not the only ones. I enjoyed the book. And though I have never experienced the pregnancy, the hormones, the waxing (thank goodness), the shaving, the nursing, or the (how can I put this mildly) bodily changes – I appreciated each of these essays.
What got me was that underneath the layer of humor, in each essay there was a sincere, authentic reflection of a personal motherhood experience. Many made me appreciate my wife more. Parenting, or in the case of this book, motherhood, can, at times, be a lonely, unforgiving experience. Sometimes you need to vent. Sometimes you need to laugh. Sometimes you just need to share. Sometimes you need to express yourself without a filter. This book does all of that.
What is great about this collection is that it is comprised of short essays – which makes for convenient reading in between parenting duties. It is a quick read with a hardy laugh guaranteed.
Dads- Now if you really want to gift this book right – wrap it up, leave it in the bathroom, take the kids to the park and let your wife enjoy the book in solitude. Just be sure to warn the neighbors of the impending shrieks of laughter that may resonate. Then when she finishes – read it yourself.
Moms- What are you waiting for? Go ahead and order this book. When you are done share it with a friend.
Why pee alone when you can do it while reading this book. Order now.
Did you finish the book and need more material to read? Or do you want a free preview? Visit each of the authors’ sites. Enjoy.
People I Want to Punch in the Throat Insane in the Mom Brain
The Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva Baby Sideburns
Rants From Mommyland You Know it Happens at Your House Too
The Underachiever’s Guide to Being a Domestic Goddess My Life and Kids
Bad Parenting Moments Let Me Start By Saying Frugalista Blog
Suburban Snapshots Ninja Mom Four Plus an Angel Honest Mom
Binkies and Briefcases Naps Happen Kelley’s Break Room
Toulouse & Tonic HouseTalkN Hollow Tree Ventures
The Fordeville Diaries Snarkfest Mom’s New Stage Nurse Mommy Laughs
The Dose of Reality The Mom of the Year Life on Peanut Layne
Momaical Cloudy, With a Chance of Wine Confessions of a Cornfed Girl
I Love Them Most When They’re Sleeping Random Handprints RachRiot
You’re My Favorite Today Funny is Family My Real Life
Special thanks to Kim Bongiorno for giving me an opportunity to review this book.
This? This is a great review. You may have written it three times, but you nailed it. Thank you!
Thanks for the awesome review!!
Thank you so much for your kick-ass, thoughtful and well written review. I like you.
Thank you for your awesome review my dear Captain! You get it. You REALLY get it. Thank you, thank you.
Perfect review and we are so glad you enjoyed!
Thanks for the kick-ass review, Captain!! You just wooed at least 37 women with that, just so ya know.
Thanks so much for this great review, parenting is so much better with a sense of humor!
Thanks for the review! looking forward to checking out the rest of your site!
Thank you so much for the awesomesauce review!
This review is just fantastic! Thanks so much for giving the dad’s perspective – it’s really great to know that guys can relate, too. 🙂
Wowza! Thanks so much! I love it when men love our book, too.
Thanks so much, Cap’n! As moms we are always looking for good seamen to share our journey! Great job!
Hey! Thanks for the review! You have to laugh and it’s so much better to laugh with others than to laugh alone!
Dude, you rock! Thanks for the awesome review!
What a great review! Thank you! And thank you for also ‘getting’ the nitty gritty of our essays and why we do what we do. I’m a fan!
I am absolutely blown away by all the kind comments! Thank you all!