MotherFumbler

by Vicki Murphy

I always knew I’d be the perfect mother. So far, I’ve perfected the fetal position. When Vicki Murphy brought her new baby home from the hospital, she expected to be greeted by fluttering butterflies and harp-strumming cherubs. You know: the way it is in diaper commercials and the “Yay, You’re Preggers!” books. LIAR, LIAR, MATERNITY PANTS ON FIRE! Instead, she had a baby boy who didn’t sleep for a year, whose cry was the official anthem of Hades, and who could suck the nipples off a cyborg. That’s just the beginning of this collection of tell-it-like-it-is rants and musings from the creator of MotherBlogger.ca and mother of the fiery-spirited (and fiery-haired) boy better known as Turbo Ginger. Murphy brings her inimitable voice to a book about mothering that fills in what the other how-to guides leave out – and reminds us that when it comes to parenting, we’re all motherfumblers, feeling our way along in the dark, doing the best we can, hoping to come out with our minds intact and a kid we haven’t screwed up – too badly.

204 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Maggie BB · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars because it made me laugh out loud. A lot. It is at times definitely not for the faint of heart, with quite colourful language and creative ways of describing anatomy and what child birth does to female anatomy.
I do not have children, and I have no intention to ever have children... so I wasn't sure if this book would appeal to me. However, it only took one page for me to feel like I could relate to Vicki Murphy, because of sense of humour. While she may be telling tales of motherhood adventures I will never experience, I can appreciate her point of view and her harsh honesty. As well, some of her view points towards children and raising children I wish more people subscribed to.

Seriously, one of the funniest books I have ever read. 5 stars for making me laugh out loud on an air plane and make my seat mate ucomfortable.

[Melissa Long · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crude humour, but hilarious.
Enjoyable even if you don't have kids.

[Bonnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

What can I say about this book? It started off with me yawning but then her vocabulary and the way she described things made me laugh. I really love an author that can make me laugh. I saw a bit of myself in her with how she talked and some might say that that was not a good trait, but as she says, I am who I am love me or hate me lol. Some of the scenarios regarding her son Max had me wanting to pull my hair out thinking oh my God if my daughter had been like that I wouldn’t of known what to do, being a first-time mother, but she handled it like a pro and it was a very interesting, funny read.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed. I was snottin' and bawlin'. I think me and Vicki might be vagina soulmates. If you have a child (or several) and a sense of humor (that's pretty important cause otherwise you are going be like wtf is going on here) you totally need to read this book.

[Candice Walsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t think I’m particularly delicate but the language was strong even for me hahah. Vicky is hilarious and I love her work.

[Natalie Sampson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious, if you appreciate crude humour. If swear words bother you, don't read it but if you think it's funny? Then this is a book for you. What's fantastic is that while it's crude, sarcastic and funny, there is a touching truth in each story that is relatable for moms who have been there, done that. Thanks so much for a reassuring read, we're all doing the best we can! N

[Tasha-Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

As much as this book prolly should have terrified me, it was refreshing to read. I laughed out loud on almost every page and really enjoyed hearing the realities of having children. THIS should be what is written in the "What to Expect" books....

[Cyndie Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

God willing I will have this kind of sense of humor about becoming a mother someday. Irreverent with lots of bad words and vulgarity, this book is hilarious and whole-hearted.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was hilarious and fantastic!

[Alex tizzard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious, sad, poignant, beautifully written, etc. I will be recommending this to all my mama friends out there!