Book Review: Sparkly Green Earrings

I asked for a book recommendation last week and got one for 'Sparkly Green Earrings' by a blogger named Big Mama. I had also seen Kelly from Kelly's Korner blogging about the book as well. So I thought I'd give it a try!

Plot: “There is really no better indicator you’re a mother than acquiring the ability to catch throw-up in a plastic bag, disinfect your hands, and immediately ask your friend to pass the beef jerky as you put on another Taylor Swift song and act as if nothing has happened.”

This is the type of insight Melanie Shankle offers in this quirky memoir of motherhood.

Written in the familiar, stream-of-consciousness style of her blog, Big Mama, Sparkly Green Earrings is a heartwarming and hilarious look at motherhood from someone who is still trying to figure it all out. Filled with personal stories—from the decision to become a mother to the heartbreak of miscarriage and ultimately, to the joy of raising a baby and living to tell about it—Sparkly Green Earrings will make you feel like you’re sitting across the table from your best friend. A must-read for anyone who’s ever had a child or even thought about it.

Review: Oh so fun! I definitely needed something light-hearted to read, and this fit the bill. As a mom, I could relate to a lot of her stories and thoughts, but I also felt like there were lots of learning moments in there too. I totally agree that any mom (or would-be mom) will enjoy!