Author:Gina Ford
Pressurised by the media, scrutinised by their peers, frowned upon even by those closest to them, mothers today face relentless criticism and pressure. Breast or bottle? Work or stay at home? Routine or feeding-on-demand? The choices are infinite and at the heart of each question is the more controversial and divisive debate of what makes a good mother. Good Mother, Bad Mother is an illuminating, moving and thought-provoking study of this enigmatic question. Never before has the subject of motherhood been tackled with such unflinching honesty.
Drawing on her experience of thousands of mothers, bestselling parenting author Gina Ford has turned her attention to the women charged with bringing up the next generation. She addresses the challenges of contemporary motherhood and fervently argues that these awe-inspiring women seldom receive the support, respect and admiration they deserve. And for the first time, in a candid, personal account, Gina interweaves stories from her own childhood, revealing how her relationship with her own mother has shaped the choices she has made.
Any woman who has ever doubted her capabilities as a mother will find comfort and reassurance in the insights of the woman whose books have been justly described a 'godsend'.
Gina Ford is a saint ... Good Mother, Bad Mother is funny, surprising and poignant
—— Ruth Langsford, This Morning presenter , Woman's Ownsometime humorous, sometimes poignant, this is a thought-provoking publication
—— Irish Independenta reassuring read... This book will help any uncertain mum to detach herself from today's many pressures to be the perfect mother
—— Pregnancy Baby & Youan insightful and compassionate read
—— Modern MumTaking the vogue for erotic memoirs to the extreme ... as mind boggling as it is shocking
—— The MirrorEye-poppingly unambiguous prose
—— EsquireBook of the month
—— Scarlet[Oliver James] does a great job of describing some of the problems in modern society and how the demands of the 21st century can affect a person's happiness... [he] uncovers the answer to how to reconnect with what really matters and learn to value what you've already got. In other words, how to be successful and stay sane.
—— Ana Ivanovic, Tennis Professional , AmazonAdvice that focuses on training you - the parents - rather than your kids. A refreshing approach.
—— Easy Living