“The Yummy Mummy Manifesto” by Anna Johnson
May 19–30
The first of twenty selfish pleasures listed in the Yummy Mummy Manifesto by Anna Johnson: one set of matching bra and panties (of course with requisite lace, ribbons, and embroidery). This book is about how mommy not only gets her groove back, but ensues that she never loses it in the first place.
Better than a parenting book that preaches a single theory, the Yummy Mummy Manifesto is about forging your own path complete with ideas on how to get there.
Where to find more about The Yummy Mummy Manifesto and author, Anna Johnson:
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Publisher’s website. | |
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USAToday article with the first spark of the Yummy Mummy Manifesto! Daily News article. |
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Other books by Anna Johnson: Three Black Skirts Handbags |
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Here’s what MotherTalk reviewers are saying about The Yummy Mummy Manifesto:
Dirty Little Secret says, “Johnson talks about sex, style, friendship, journaling, breastfeeding basics, cool names for your baby, healthy food ideas, nursery design, balancing working and mommying, staying at home without going crazy, crafts for women who hate them, mantras for bad days. . . .basically it’s like having a whole bunch of fantastic mommy blogs in one book.”
Lookit! I Spy… says, “I really, really enjoyed the outlook that this book had to offer. And I really wish I could have read this book before (or during) my pregnancies as the author Anna Johnson reveals how pregnant women can hold onto their spirit, creativity, wit and sensuality, instead of falling into a pregnant woman slumber being miserable for the duration of nine whole months.”
Zen Sarcasm says “One of the more fun parts of the book, and which everyone can certainly enjoy, is the tips for dressing during the different stages of pregnancy and postpartum, and all the other great ideas for becoming the yummy mummy you want to be: anything from small treats to stealing bits of time or sexual intimacy from the beast of motherhood lack-of-time-itis.”
Life with Frenchie says, “The book did help put me on the path to becoming a Yummy Mummy. It’s especially important as my daughter is getting to the stage where what I wear can (read: will) cause her embarrassment.”
Wavybrains says, “When I saw our St. Louis photos, I wanted to cry, because I was so far from a Yummy Mummy that if I saw me in a supermarket, I’d walk right by, eyes adverted less my tackiness be contagious. So, I was hoping Yummy Mummy would give me an excuse to reclaim whatever style I once had. I hoped it would have all sorts of magic tips to make me look a little bit less like my high school self had herself a baby and then celebrated at the Dairy Mart, and little bit more like the Professor Mama I’d like to be. On that front, Mission Accomplished.”
DesignHER Momma says, “I know, I know, there are many ‘expecting’ books on the market, but this one is different. Go ahead, read the other to find out the baby basics. But, if you really want the dirt that nobody will ever tell you, (like the seven deadly sins of maternal style), you gotta read this book.”
Making Things Up says, “And you know what? It’s a fun book. The Yummy Mummy Manifesto isn’t about being the mommy with the most stuff — in fact, there’s a whole chapter on how to ‘underspend’ on your under-two-year-old — it’s about being a mommy with style.”
Seven Dogs and a Baby says, “My favorite aspect of The Yummy Mummy Manifesto is the casual mom to mom tone it sets as well as the beautiful illustrations. It leaves you with a feeling you have just been talking to a trusted friend which is so comforting especially to a nervous mom. During my entire pregnancy with Connor I found myself reading those pregnancy books over and over to the point I would work myself up into a panic over the smallest thing. Reading The Yummy Mummy Manifesto makes you feel as if your not alone and certainly not the first or the last mom to experience the ups and downs of motherhood and pregnancy.”
So a Blonde Walks into a Review says, “While the information you’ll find in typical parenting books is important, this book will be your secret indulgence. The one that says it’s okay to make time and take care of YOU (and how to do it) while taking care of your kids. The book is as fun as it is informative.”
Chicka Nuts says, “I do agree with a lot of the things in the book, such as taking time for yourself, and not feeling guilty about it (easier said than done!), but in all honesty, I’m just not a yummy mummy. There were parts of the book that I liked. I liked the way it was written, and it did have some good ideas and advice.”
MOMformation says, “Johnson makes explaining first time motherhood simple in layman terms. From tips like what items you should have for your home or hospital birth to advice on how to dress a toddler, it’s an easy and pleasant read. The one section that caught my attention and made me sit up is The Sex Question: Love is a Perennial, But Desire Has Its Own Season. It’s very honest about being sexy while pregnant. I won’t ruin it here, you’ll just have to read it yourself!”
Liberating Omoni says, “Picture the following: A toy-strewn living room, a kitchen where the dishes haven’t magically loaded themselves into the dishwasher, a wild toddler sans underpants, but covered in stickers, and me - clad in a pair of black yoga pants and t-shirt. My life as I knew it and the white carpet in the house really haven’t been the same since my daughter’s blessed arrival. So, when The Yummy Mummy Manifesto flew into radar, I was intrigued.”
Zen-Mother says, “The book was funny and refreshing and perhaps just what a stressed out, down in the self image dumps, mama needs. You probably aren’t going to have the beauty and confidence of Angelina Jolie but you can be improve what you’ve got and make the most of and feel GOOD about it. And kids need to see a mom who feels good about herself!”
A Vocational Duality says, “More than a guidebook, the manifesto (as all good ones should be) is an intricate call to action: getting away from the ‘Juicy sweats’ and ponytail that often seem easiest and most practical for mothers of young children to wear, and recognizing and fulfilling ourselves. Not to be selfish or to escape from our children, but to be better mothers.”
Life as Lou says, “There is a satisfied contentedness running through this book, and although I did not agree with every philosophy the author holds, I perfectly agree with her call for mothers to be themselves, be happy, and embrace motherhood while still wearing your own shoes, be them kitten heels or birkenstocks. It is an excellent read for the new mother, or the mother in the throes of it all.”
The Snarky Squab says, “This is not a book that will harangue you into exercising and getting that baby weight off (thank god). This is a book that will encourage you to find a way to move your body with joy, and eat things you love, and wear clothes that are both comfortable and beautiful, and damn the torpedoes.”
Domestic Diva says, “Often as Moms we feel as if we have lost our identity. The Yummy Mummy Manifesto helps us to keep the person we know we are and allow her to blossom to her fullest potential all the while holding onto what we love most…being a MOM!”
Cheeky Monkey Play says, “I think this book holds truths for each kind of mummy. I can see Earthy mums and Manolo mums equally enjoying this as the author has balanced the book well for all of us. I was delighted with her style tips, frankness about most subjects, and her down to earth voice.”
Rockin’ Mama says, “Nothing about Anna Johnson’s fashion, nutrition, and decor advice is drab or impractical. Au contraire! From dressing your bump to overcoming that in-between frump, you’ll find Anna Johnson’s chic suggestions celebratory…freeing even. On a serious note, adorning your shell is irrelevant if you’re broken on the inside. The sections I found to be uplifting…inspirational even… addressed issues I faced in my early days of sleep deprivation and colic…isolation…body image…relationships.”
Sugar Mommy says, “This book is brilliant. She discusses candidly and logically(!) key mommy sore-points such as house keeping, fighting with your spouse, dealing with the day-to-day drudgery that is parenting, finances…you name it. Just reading the table of contents will make you giggle:Morning Sick in Manolos: Finding your feet & holding your ground; Breastfeeding: Going with the flow; Crafts: For Women Who Hate Them; How Old is a Young Mother?”
Lastly, Much More Than a Mom says, “It’s not a book that tells you what to eat and how much to work out, but instead encourages you to be yourself and not lose yourself in the abyss of motherhood. It’s about no-guilt parenting, which I love. It’s pretty hard to sink yourself into the sheer joy of being with children if you’re feeling guilty all the time.”
