Novel & Cerita Parenting Book Reviews

I didn’t know what I was looking for, but I knew I’d find something. I passed by the parenting section, glancing at the titles. The Complete Guide to Baby Care. What to Expect When You’re Expecting. I smiled a little. It felt funny, looking at books about babies. Sometimes I felt like I was still just figuring out how to be me, let alone a mom. But there was something comforting about being surrounded by all that knowledge. Like, maybe I didn’t have to know everything right now. Maybe I just needed to take it one step at a time.

“Great. Fine, but I get the last word on who is guarding you and Evan. And I will try to talk to him at breakfast before he goes to school. I didn’t even think of how it would be received by the pups.” “Hey, you’ve been parenting for what? Two days now? Give yourself a break, it’s not like there are rule books or guide books for parenting. I don’t care what they claim. Parenting for Dummies is not a DIY for parenting.” “Okay, I will try not to be too hard on myself. Anything else?”

That’s the whole point. The advance reviews started coming in trade publications, parenting magazines, literary websites. Most were positive, praising the honesty and vulnerability. “Ashton doesn’t pretend to have answers. She just shares her messy truth. That’s what makes this essential reading for working mothers everywhere.” - Publishers Weekly “Finally, a celebrity memoir that admits privilege while acknowledging universal challenges. Refreshingly honest.” Kirk-us Reviews Some reviews were critical predictably, people who thought she was complaining despite advantages, or people who disagreed with her choices, or people who wanted prescriptive solutions rather than honest confession.