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mehsi's review against another edition
2.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
So I tried this one yesterday, but believe me it was a terrible idea. My kindle just ate this one to pieces, destroying illustrations, poems didn’t make sense as they were all tumbled together. But yeah, I was in bed, so I didn’t have a chance to read it another way. Until today. I just downloaded it to my PC, and voila it was readable. However, I did find out that I don’t like most poems even though they are now way more readable.
I was very eager about this book, I read her other book: Toddlers Are A**holes: It’s Not Your Fault and also saw a few of her tweets in the Big Book of Parenting Tweets. Of course I couldn’t resist this bundle of poems, parenting poems. Sadly, whereas I love her writing style, the poems often didn’t work out for me. I am trying to write why, but I am just too worried I will get people angry. But here we go. They were too fancy, and with that I mean there were lots of big words used, or complex sentences (even with simpler words). I didn’t feel a flow in a bunch of the poems, and I know that I even tuned out of some because it just didn’t seem to go anywhere.
But there were others that worked for me, that I liked. Mostly they were the shorter ones.
The poems cover a wide variety of being a parent. From birth (and still-birth) to seeing them grow up, to enjoying the quiet at times, to partners and relationships. I really liked that there was so much variety added, not just about the children, but also about the mom, the dad, the family, about expectations.
I am still giving this one two stars. Because there were poems/short verses that I liked, plus the idea of parenting tweets is unique and interesting. Also there were illustrations and I always like it when those are added.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
So I tried this one yesterday, but believe me it was a terrible idea. My kindle just ate this one to pieces, destroying illustrations, poems didn’t make sense as they were all tumbled together. But yeah, I was in bed, so I didn’t have a chance to read it another way. Until today. I just downloaded it to my PC, and voila it was readable. However, I did find out that I don’t like most poems even though they are now way more readable.
I was very eager about this book, I read her other book: Toddlers Are A**holes: It’s Not Your Fault and also saw a few of her tweets in the Big Book of Parenting Tweets. Of course I couldn’t resist this bundle of poems, parenting poems. Sadly, whereas I love her writing style, the poems often didn’t work out for me. I am trying to write why, but I am just too worried I will get people angry. But here we go. They were too fancy, and with that I mean there were lots of big words used, or complex sentences (even with simpler words). I didn’t feel a flow in a bunch of the poems, and I know that I even tuned out of some because it just didn’t seem to go anywhere.
But there were others that worked for me, that I liked. Mostly they were the shorter ones.
The poems cover a wide variety of being a parent. From birth (and still-birth) to seeing them grow up, to enjoying the quiet at times, to partners and relationships. I really liked that there was so much variety added, not just about the children, but also about the mom, the dad, the family, about expectations.
I am still giving this one two stars. Because there were poems/short verses that I liked, plus the idea of parenting tweets is unique and interesting. Also there were illustrations and I always like it when those are added.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
8675309mp's review against another edition
5.0
As always, Bunmi's words are both simple and relateable while being beautiful and powerful at the same time. I'll be cherishing this book, buying copies for my new momma friends.
labyrinth_witch's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the best collections of poetry on motherhood I’ve ever read. The first chapter on love literally made me weepy so closely it described how I feel about my children. The second chapter on laughter made me laugh so hard it brought tears to my eyes. Poetry like this reminds me that I’m not alone, giving song to the most poignant moments of parenting.
The rest of the chapters offer something for every type of parent- perfectly organized to allow for a rise and fall of emotions that takes you through the experience of parenting/mothering while also providing cathartic release.
All this I read and wrote while nestling my newborn to me, sitting in a public library, the first time I left the house all week.
The rest of the chapters offer something for every type of parent- perfectly organized to allow for a rise and fall of emotions that takes you through the experience of parenting/mothering while also providing cathartic release.
All this I read and wrote while nestling my newborn to me, sitting in a public library, the first time I left the house all week.
jessicakelly339's review against another edition
4.0
I would definitely recommend for any mother as it provided some hard truth and also the beauty of being a mother. It wasn’t the most deep/thought provoking poetry I’ve ever read but it was a good quick read to keep on hand as a reminder if you’re feeling the mommy blues.
jtuulu's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick, easy read and a very good intro to poetry if you’re looking to dip your toes in! I resonated with about 50% of the poems and felt really validated regarding different aspects of motherhood #solidarity ✊
librarypatronus's review against another edition
3.0
I expected, from reading books by this author before, for this to be funny and relatable. And don’t get me wrong, parts were. But it was heavier than what I was hoping for and lots just didn’t click for me. I would absolutely still recommend it if poetry is your thing, but it’s not always mine and so when I do branch out into it, it’s hit or miss.
The hot mess of motherhood appealed to me, and maybe if it had been all that it would’ve ended up rating higher for me because that it what’s so where I’m at right now.
The hot mess of motherhood appealed to me, and maybe if it had been all that it would’ve ended up rating higher for me because that it what’s so where I’m at right now.