If you have never heard of this book, well, welcome to the blogosphere. You must be new here.
The multi-talented Rita Arens, who blogs at Surrender Dorothy, has edited an anthology of writings from other parent bloggers. And she did a damn good job.
After reading Sleep is for the Weak, I thought, You know, I don’t really want to bother reading mommyblogs anymore. All that clicking and scrolling is just too much work. I am just going to let Rita Arens collate the best writing she can find, wrap it up in a bow, and present it to me each year. Then, as I did with this first volume (the first of many in my fantasy world), I will snuggle up on the couch and read myself some most excellent essays.
The writing is so clean and clear, I devoured the book within two days. Each time I finished a piece, I wanted to go email the author and send her my reaction. It was so tempting, knowing that these are people who I either sort of know or could get to know, via their blogs. I wanted to thank them for taking the time to articulate their thoughts in such a way that I knew exactly what they meant.
I especially liked the work of Susan Wagner, Finslippy, 3-Kid Circus, and Fussy, writers that I don’t usually read, but whose words were so well-chosen, that I will now.
As I always say about my own book, for your new mom friends who are not going to become blogaholics, give them the gift of these essays, which originated on the web, but are definitely fit for print.
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Giveaway! Since Heather and I already purchased our own copies of this book, the review copy given to us by the Parent Bloggers Network will go to one commenter on this post, randomly chosen on September 5, 2008.
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What an awesome thing to read in the morning. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I am a fangirl of all these people, too!
I haven’t read it yet. It sounds great. I would love to win a copy.
Looks like a great book!
…love your site/blog. I wish I would have discovered this 9 months ago when I had my daughter
Who knew what a huge life change I was embarking on. Thanks and keep up the great writing–it truly is so helpful.
somehow i don’t have a copy of this yet. *prays to random number goddess*
While I love to read other Mum blogs, reading from a book, that you can touch and smell, can fit in your handbag and that doesn’t require battery power is an entirely different experience, but for me it’s now hard to pick a preference between the two! I think maybe the “real thing” may still just come out in front - for the time being!
The book sounds great, combining my two favourite things to do and I’d love to win a copy!
I can see this one being handed out at Christmas time to a few new Mums I know that aren’t into blog reading - yet :o)
this sounds great thanks for the chance to win!
i was just thinking that i want to get this book!
I’d love to read the work of some ladies I’ve long admired as bloggers! Keeping eyes closed tight and fingers crossed for five more days.
Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the recommendation.
I haven’t read this book yet, but I would love to! It sounds wonderful. I am always astounded at the high quality of writing on blogs, and it would be fantastic to have a compilation of all of the best writing!
This book sounds perfect for nap time reading. I’d love to win a copy!
Looks like a fun book!
Just discovering your blog by way to Twitter. Look forward to reading more here and at the other sites you have pointed out. Us moms need to stick together!!
I love reading mommy blogs….this book sounds great!
I have soo been wanting to read this! : )
I would LOVE to read this book!
As a matter of fat, after reading the book, I would love to BLOG ABOUT IT.
It’s what we do.
need it, want it, hope i win it.
Gotta have this book:)
jceko77@yahoo.com
Sounds like a super cool book!
I love me some Mo Willems, but it would be REALLY SUPER AWESOME to read a book that has polysyllabic words in it.
Looks like a great read. (Can I get the cover printed on a t-shirt? I’d give it to all my new mommy friends!)
I’ve been looking for something to read before bed each night. A book of blog essays, perfect!
I’ve heard about this book on many different blogs, so I’m really intrigued to read it. And as a quasi-mommy blogger, I enjoy discovering new blogs out there that might be my new favorite.
This sounds like a great book!
I would love to read this!
The perfect thing to read in a quiet house once my daughter heads off to Kindergarten! Thank you for the giveaway.
This book sounds like it’s right up my alley, I’d love to win it! Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds like a fun read. Count me in…
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
WHat a great idea, since reading blogs keeps me from doing just about everything else!
I’ve been wanting to read this book. But baby was born just after learning about it and of course haven’t had any time to myself since.
love to have this book
Perfect for all moms.
Looks like a good read.
Sounds like a great book and I would love to read it.
I would love to win this.
This sounds like a good read! I would love to read this book.
Thanks for the opportunity. Great giveaway.
i want it
The book sounds great! Thanks for the chance to win…
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY
Looks good!
I absolutely love reading. It helps me escape the hectic demands of life. I would truly enjoy reading this one.
sounds like a cool read
Count me in!
Sounds like the perfect book for my niece who hasn’t gotten much sleep since her baby was born.
Looks like a good read. I would love to win it!
this looks great, I would love to read it
love to win this
Sounds like a very good read!
I would love to read this…
Woould love to read
Sounds cool.
Great giveaway.
Sounds like a good book
My girlfriend was actually telling me about this; she was eventually going to buy a copy! Would love to win one before she could buy one!
Sweet niblets!
Would love to win
I am intrigued by this book!
I think this would be a great gift to some of my new mommy friends!
I haven’t read it yet. It sounds great. I would love to win a copy.
Sounds like a great book!
Sounds great!
Sounds like a great book, would Love to read it and win it, thanks for a great giveaway…
great to read while little ones are napping
I would love to read this. Thank you so much!
My daughter could really use this as she is expecting……I’d probably read it first and then pass it on to her..thanks
Thank you for your generosity - I hope I win! Thanks!
I too would like to win.
Thanks for offering this contest!
I’d like to read this book!
Sounds great!
Sounds great!
I would love to win this book.
Would love to have this as a soon to be parent!
I would love this.
this looks very good.
Sounds like a good read.
I haven’t gotten into blogging, yet. I have read some of my cousins, but it just looks like so much work!! Plus, I’m not near as funny or talented as all you amazing Mom-bloggers! I would like to have this book to try to get into the blogging thing finally! If I don’t win it, I’ll bet I can find it on ebay!!
SLEEP…What is that? Yea, now I remember, it’s something I enjoyed time to time before 4 kids.
sounds like something i could really use
This looks like a great book and I think it would help me discover some new mom-bloggers!
Sounds like an awesome book, thank you.
I would love to read this. But heaven forbid I find new writers I love, my reader is already overflowing!
It sounds cute
I have a small child that does not sleep (nor do I!)…this book sounds great!
Sleep is elusive and if that is normal, then I need to read this book to know what else is now “normal”.
I love contests, and sleep, and books…enter me!!
The book sounds very interesting! Thanks for the chance to win.
Its funny how with motherhood a person can transmute and change so much. Of course there’s the stage where you kind of dissolve and become part of the mommy-baby 24 hour nonstop division.. where you tend to forget yourself and not know who you are except a mother.. But then there’s the stage where you become so inspired by that little being that you are driven to become something much better so that you can be better for them..So that you too can inspire them later.
Since i became a mom (at 21) I’ve kept on studying for college, but also have started to “study” for myself.. I’ve learnt to sew, I’ve started crafting, i’ve had my hand at blogging… etc. Its great to read how other have changed, grown and “bettered” themselves as well in spite of the difficulties of motherhood. Cheers and pat on the back for those of you try to share their experiences (good and bad) whether it be through a blog or a book
I’d love to have this book! I’ve heard so much about it, I’d love to own a copy.
ooo…. I’m hoping to have a baby this year! I hope I win
Great concept. Would love to read it but I’m (yawn) too tired. Just kidding!
I’ve heard so much about this book. It sounds like the perfect light reading for a mom of a 6-month old. I would love to own a copy!
fabulously cheeky title!! love it.
I think I have been needing to broaden my horizons on what I am reading online. I have so much to learn! This book sounds like a good start!
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