The White Trash Mom Handbook: Embrace Your Inner Trailerpark, Forget Perfection, Resist Assimilation Into the Pta, Stay Sane, and Keep Your Sense of

by Michelle Lamar and Molly Wendland

Book Overview

A mommy manifesto for the mom who proudly strives to be less-than-perfect Michelle Lamar is a wry observer of the politics of elementary schools, the perfect moms who run them, and the kids who are... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312371225
• ISBN13: 9780312371227
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Perfectly Imperfect

OK -- get past the title and BUY THIS BOOK! It reminds us all the most important thing is to accept, embrace, and celebrate our imperfect parenting skills. We all know our kids best and God in his infinite wisdom and perfect sense of humor gave them to each of us to raise - to the best of our abilities. This book drives home the message again and again that our actions speak louder then words. Who wants little Susie to think that time spent with a trainer perfecting our backhand or at the mall searching for the latest designer handbag is more important then time spent volunteering and taking care of our families - while having fun and staying sane? Well done, ladies, well done!

So Smartly Done and Hillarious - Great Advice!

This book hit home with me in so many ways (Catholicism, Parenting, Friendship, etc.....) and I found myself smiling,shaking my head in agreement, and laughing hysterically as I read. I'll be keeping this one for my library and passing other copies to family and friends.

Go.Buy.It.Now.

If anyone knows what it means to embrace your inner rebel and be a real mom, I'm it. Trying to be a fake perfect parent is the worst thing you can do for your kids, seriously. If you want to let go, laugh, and get REAL parenting advice, buy this book. You'll read it more than once, because anything that gives you both humorous pleasure and real help is something you go back to again and again.

Funny? Yes. Insightful? Yes! Great book.

I loved this book. The title shows the humor that kept me laughing, but it is important to know that this book is full of great advice. I loved the part about letting go of the silly idea of perfection and embracinging a happy, balanced life as a mom. I am so giving this book out at Christmas to all my girlfriends. What a hoot!

Must-have guide to navigating to life as the parent of an elementary school child

This is a great book, with really solid tips and trips written in a uniquely hilarious style. Don't be fooled by the title; the bulk of this book is extremely relevant to most parents (trashy, white, or otherwise) on how to keep your sanity and perspective in a society that tends towards extreme parenting. A must-read!