Good-Enough Mother: The Perfectly Imperfect Book of Parenting

Good-Enough Mother: The Perfectly Imperfect Book of Parenting
ISBN-10
1416955291
ISBN-13
9781416955290
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
288
Language
English
Published
2008-04-22
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Author
René Syler

Description

An Early Show anchorwoman recounts her experiences as a "proudly imperfect" mother of two, offering a reassuring portrayal of modern motherhood that suggests that children can emerge healthy and well-adjusted in spite of the concessions inherent to today's challenging work-life balance. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.

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