storiet v.2
sign in
Cover of 1001 Things it Means to Be a Mom

a novel ·

1001 Things it Means to Be a Mom

by

Kids learn early on that moms offer relief, comfort, food, money, and are easier to train than a pet. A tear here, a pouty lip there, and suddenly they've got Mom badgering Dad about the car, their allowance, the prom, …

start reading + shelf
  • ● 72% match for you

the long version

Kids learn early on that moms offer relief, comfort, food, money, and are easier to train than a pet. A tear here, a pouty lip there, and suddenly they've got Mom badgering Dad about the car, their allowance, the prom, or the volleyball coach. Harry H. Harrison Jr. set out on a quest to better understand motherhood. He interviewed many, many moms in order to discover exactly what it means to be a mom. He stopped at 1001.

M

Margaret's verdict

"Kids learn early on that moms offer relief, comfort, food, money, and are easier to train than a pet. A tear here, a pouty lip there, and suddenly they've got …"

— Margaret

highlights

what readers held onto

No highlights yet. Be the first.

discussion

what readers said

No reviews yet. Finish it; tell us what you found.