Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

I usually don’t get that into memoir but this book compelled me with the addition of studies and criticism. I found this story moving and deeply personal and as someone considering whether to have kids and how to potentially be a good mother it provided some comfort to know that my anxieties are not abnormal.

What a life-changing read! As a mother who struggles with anxiety and guilt, this can be profound. I am so grateful to have read this and able to apply some of these things in my life!

While The Good Mother Myth is not exactly what I expected, this was a surprisingly well put together read for mothers in any stage of life but definitely for newer mothers who have ever questioned if they were a good enough mother.

First and foremost, I must say, without reading this, if you’ve ever asked yourself that question, know that you are already a better mother than you give yourself credit for just for asking alone.

This was more of a memoir of one woman’s journey of motherhood mixed in with some social criticism against all mothers alike along with some legitimate studies which I found to be interesting. Worth the read if you care to pick up books for expecting or new mothers I think. Motherhood is an experience in its own and also trial and error of what works for you and your family and she highlights it well in this book.

While nothing is shocking or compelling about The Good Mother Myth, it is a good read for any mother who has ever questioned whether she's doing a decent job of it.

Blending historical analysis, cultural criticism, and personal memoir, The Good Mother Myth reveals the flaws in our contemporary understanding of motherhood, offering a blend of humor, insight, and emotional depth that will make you laugh, cry, and perhaps scream all at once.