What's a Mother to Do?

by Ann Edwards Cannon

Being a mother may not seem that amusing to, well, mothers. But the way Ann Edwards Cannon tells it drawing on real-life experiences that will remind readers of their own most embarrassing family moments parenting can be as hilarious and unpredictable as any situation comedy. Like when her kids forgot to tell her about the police officers waiting for her in the front room . . . or when her youngest refused her collect long-distance telephone call home! She despairs at being able to master such essential mothering skills as the mysterious watermelon thump at the grocery store, and she worries that her children suffer. Because as she has we pass on our goofiest genes to our kids.

170 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

My name is Ann Edwards ("A. E.") Cannon, and I write books for young readers, as well as a weekly column for the Deseret News. I also teach creative writing and work as a bookseller at the famous King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City. My husband, Ken, and I have five (count 'em) sons, two daughters-in-law, no grandchildren (not yet, anyway) two parakeets, one parrot, two cats, and two dogs. One of the dogs weighs (no kidding) 160 pounds.

Reviews

[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ann Cannon makes me smile.

[Cynthia Sillitoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm lucky enough to know the author. I can assure you this book is absolutely true. I never can decide which anecdote I like most: the pool party or the cops in the house. Probably the cops because of the CHiPS references.

[angelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very fun!

[Christa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the short essays and found I could relate to several of them. I liked that they were quick reads and helped to calm my mind at the end of the day.

[Ann Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved these eassays! My favorite: Goodbye, Donatello.