Loving Literary

I must admit that I did judge this book by the cover, well, not so much the cover as the subtitle: “From High Heels and Parties to High Chairs and Potties”. When I read this I just assumed that it would be about a woman who waited too long to have a baby until she realized she wanted one, or about a woman who partied at night clubs and bars after work and found out she was pregnant. I must apologize to Jenna McCarthy for even letting this assumption cross my mind. Boy, was I wrong! Jenna is a talented, wise, determined, and caring person. This book reads like a finely crafted diary from the conception of her child to the baby’s first year. She takes us through her worries, trials, frustrations, triumphs, mishaps, and hopes. McCarthy is refreshingly honest, and that was what kept me reading. Each chapter made me laugh out loud. As a mom of two girls I can relate to just about everything she writes about going through. McCarthy describes her experience with conception, pregnancy and birth, as well as the first year as a new mom. I recommend this book to anyone expecting, who has a baby, or if you are even thinking about having a baby. McCarthy is completely honest, real and raw. You’ll love this book! It is hilarious, honest and witty - a unique memoir worth reading.

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