Thank you to NetGalley for giving me an ARC copy of this book. I finished it in two days!
It was interesting to me to see a different perspective of being a mother, I had my son only when I was 20 so it was tough for me to ask for help and learn how to navigate life with a baby that I was not responsible for.
It was just such a good reminder not to be so hard on myself because at the end of the day we all need a village. Its ok to feel frustrated, sad, etc..

"I might have known in my bones that I was born to be a mother, but the actual experience was turning out to be nothing like the fairytale I had imagined." There is so much to relate to in this beautifully-written book by Danielle Sherman-Lazar - for moms to be, moms of young children, and really moms of children of any age. My children are both in their 20's. but I found myself shaking my head and saying "oh yeah" as I read through Dani's motherhood journey and all the raw emotions she was expressing. This is a tell-it-like-it-is story of motherhood with all of its joys and challenges. "There is no right way in parenting. Parenting is complicated. It's not about reading every book and studying like you are taking a test. It's hands on, and about loving them, trusting your gut, messing up, and trying again." I have often said that I rarely second-guessed myself in my 20 years of experience in the business world, but I still do it pretty much every day as a mom. Dani's message is powerful and uplifting - I highly recommend this book! Thanks to #netgalley #alcovepress and #MothersareMade for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a staple for every mother to own, reading it made my so emotional thinking about my own experiences.

“Mothers are made though time and experience.”

I would recomand this book to any new mother that needs to know that it is ok to not be perfect because if you do your best you are a good mom.

This is not just a parenting book, it is the story of a mother that went through a lot and managed to be stronger, braver and a better parent.

I read the book in one day and found a lot of relatable situations. It is hard to have one child so I can only imagine how it is with 4.

Thank you Netgalley and Alcove Press for an advance digital copy to review. This is my honest opinion.

I got the ARC today, and three hours later I'm here advocating that this book should be a staple in your bookshelf, if your pregnant it will prepare you for what's to come in a way that I've never found in a book before.

"Mothers are made through time and experience."

I'm a mother of sex and when my daughter was born I learned that becoming a parent and parenting isn't the same. And through all of my children I've learnt so much about my strengths and resilience. I wish that I could have read this book during my first pregnancy to know that I'm not alone in this sh*tstorm. Because often we are bombarded by how amazing and beautiful a pregnancy is, then having the baby and learning how to take care of another life. Because if you thought that once you've mastered the baby, I'm glad to say you just leveled up. And parenting is amazing it really is but it's difficult too.

This book is REAL which is what I love the most about it, I'll come back to read it every time I feel like this is too hard. But also to have a good laugh and just to feel less alone in this journey, because every day I learn how to become a better parent. This book will also help you be kinder to yourself through this journey.

Excellent writing - immediately drew me in. I think this book is authentic and full of emotions that jump from the page and into your heart. I enjoyed the entire story. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.