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One of the aspects that I enjoyed about The Mommy-Go-Round was the way in which the author, Eleanor Alspaugh, wrote her collection of vignettes about motherhood. Her style of writing was simplistic yet her words were so very powerful.
As a mother of four grown children, I was able to relate to most of her experiences. It was reassuring to know that I wasn’t the only mother that found it challenging to juggle everything that came with a husband, children, every day life, and a job. I just wish that this book had been around when my children were younger and I used to be thrilled when I survived yet another day of motherhood. I think the humor, the realistic and relatable nature of the stories and the way in which Eleanor dealt with everything that was thrown at her would have been very reassuring to me. Her positive and “can do” attitude was refreshing as well. She sounds like the kind of mom that I wish was my neighbor when I was in the height of my parenting. With her down to earth and REAL perspective on life, I probably would have shared many laughs and tears with her as she helped me navigate the Mommy-Go-Round.
I found myself smiling and laughing as I read certain stories. In particular, the Birthday party prep, Musical Beds, and the Christmas essays hit home for me. This is a gem of a book that I think any mother or mother-to-be would enjoy. Lastly, the title that she chose happens to be spot on absolutely perfect.
