Reviews
Just Let Me Lie Down: Necessary Terms for the Half-Insane Working Mom, by Kristin Van Ogtrop
khourianya's review against another edition
2.0
For a book whose jacket description sounded so promising - I think this one kind of missed the mark on my expectations. That's not to say it wasn't amusing or insightful, but it was not what I was wanting.
Essentially, the book is directed at working moms. I thought it would be filled with wisdom on how to find my own balance in this world. Instead, I was greeted by alphabetical chapters and a glorified glossary of terms relating to working motherhood. Sure - some of the entries were quite funny, but it just wasn't what I was looking for.
It's a quick read, though - so if you want a witty read to distract you temporarily from working motherhood...nah - this won't even do that. I just can't recommend it. Perhaps as a bathroom reader bought on clearance...then it might be better enjoyed bit by bit.
Essentially, the book is directed at working moms. I thought it would be filled with wisdom on how to find my own balance in this world. Instead, I was greeted by alphabetical chapters and a glorified glossary of terms relating to working motherhood. Sure - some of the entries were quite funny, but it just wasn't what I was looking for.
It's a quick read, though - so if you want a witty read to distract you temporarily from working motherhood...nah - this won't even do that. I just can't recommend it. Perhaps as a bathroom reader bought on clearance...then it might be better enjoyed bit by bit.
khoerner7's review against another edition
2.0
I had big hopes for this book because it was recommended by others. Unfortunately, I did not find it all the funny. The dictionary set up made it a quick read but not the best.
lizzard72's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book! It gives a voice to a lot of crazy mom traits, thoughts, and actions.
akeesee's review against another edition
4.0
This book was hilarious! There were several passages that made me laugh so hard that I cried (mostly because I had done the same thing she was describing). When my husband asked what was so funny, I tried to read the passage to him, but I broke out laughing and had to just hand him the book. Even my father-in-law thought it was funny.
hezann73's review against another edition
4.0
A book full of "definitions" for working moms. I found myself laughing out loud and reading parts to other people. Some of the "definitions" dragged on and I found myself skimming those - resulting in a four star, rather than a five star review.
Recommend for any and all working moms!
Recommend for any and all working moms!
tamara12561's review
4.0
Funny and so easy to identify with! Reminded me a bit of Vicki Iovine, but a little more profound.
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