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  • You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom

  • So Embrace the Chaos, Get over the Guilt, and Be True to You
  • Written by: Leslie Anne Bruce
  • Narrated by: Leslie Anne Bruce
  • Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (40 ratings)

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You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom

Written by: Leslie Anne Bruce
Narrated by: Leslie Anne Bruce
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Publisher's Summary

A much-needed voice of encouragement for every woman who had a baby and lost her mind

Sometimes, motherhood feels never-ending. A child is born, chaos ensues, and it seems like life will never return to normal.

In You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom, award-winning journalist and Instagram star Leslie Anne Bruce acknowledges that, yes, motherhood is a total mind f*ck—but then she offers the self-empowerment lessons new mothers need to get through the psychic upheaval and emerge stronger than ever. After childbirth, a woman's body, her relationships, and her very sense of self are tested like never before. Bruce encourages listeners to look past the sugarcoated truisms about the miracles of child-rearing in order to embrace the real joys of motherhood, spit-up stains and all.

Loaded with unfettered support from a mom who has been through it all, You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom offers a lifeline of encouragement, inspiration, and community for the new mama who got a baby, lost her mind, and desperately wants to find herself again.

©2019 Leslie Anne Bruce (P)2019 Hachette Audio

What the critics say

"For those of us who were shocked to discover that modern motherhood is a den of insanity, Leslie Bruce is a lifeline."—Jill Smokler, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Scary Mommy

"Finally, a mom who doesn't claim motherhood is all unicorns pooping glittery rainbows. Moms need this book."—Karen Alpert, New York Times bestselling author of I Heart My Little A-Holes

"I can't think of anyone better suited than Leslie to write a book on the first months of parenting. She is refreshingly honest, non-judgmental and always hilarious. And as a first time parent, I can tell you that sometimes you really need to laugh . . . so that you don't cry."—Lauren Conrad, designer, New York Times bestselling author, and mama

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Such a breath of fresh air!!!

I’m a mom of 3 and I can honestly say the entire audiobook spoke to me now and in all eras of my motherhood journey thus far. The best part is leaving with the knowledge you somewhat knew and felt prior, but now confidently knowing you are not alone. It truly was a breath of fresh air!

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What it's really like becoming a mother

Some really great advice in here. Wish I would have read this while I was pregnant.

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Just thank you, Leslie!

Wish I found this book a year ago when my daughter was just born. Leslie is a great storyteller and this book touched me in so many ways...it's funny but I cried a few times. It's my first time leaving a review on Audible (and I listen to A LOT of books) - it's really, really good.

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Inspiring, validating & funny

Inspiring, validating and funny - a must read/listen book for all new moms. I will be sending this to all my first time mom friends around the 6 months mark!

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Best Mom Advice!

An honest and amazing book with the deepest of truths about the experience of a mom. Loved every minute!

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YES! YES! YES! Are you a mom? This is for you.

This book/audiobook should be put in with the large bag of mama diapers they give you when you leave the hospital. It’s like the emotional handbook for mom. This is a must read!

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What every mom needs to hear

Leslie is amazing at telling it how it is. I own the book & have read it but sometimes finding time to pick up a physical book as a mom can be troubling sometimes so I decided to buy it on audio. It is just as amazing as the book was.

I read the book for the first time when I was about 5 months postpartum with my son. I decided to listen this time when my daughter was around 6 months old. It just continues to hit home both times & you pick up on new things each time.

I continue to recommend it to anyone I know who is pregnant or has a baby. Leslie explains exactly what new or expecting moms need to hear. I wish I would’ve read it when I was pregnant so I wasn’t so blind & naive to what was to come.

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