From Mary Catherine Starr the artist behind the @momlife_comics Instagram account celebrated
by moms all over the world this deeply funny illustrated memoir captures the chaos joy
exhaustion guilt well-intentioned-but-clueless partners and infinite loads of laundry that
come with being a mom. Packed with humor warmth and all-too-relatable anecdotes this
comic memoir explores the (often invisible) labor of modern motherhood that leaves so many moms
feeling like they are losing themselves—and their minds! Whether you’re navigating a hellish
sleep regression wiping sweet potato off the walls seething with spousal resentment (deserved
and undeserved) or simply hoping to pee without a toddler watching this candid and irreverent
account perfectly captures what every mom knows in her heart to be true: motherhood is @#$%
hard (and also really amazing)! Filled with Starr’s signature wit warmth and observational
humor Mama Needs a Minute! tackles all the absurdities of mom life and will make you laugh
cry and feel seen in a way only a true mom-friend can offer. BELOVED CREATOR: Mary Catherine
Starr aka @momlife_comics has a dedicated following and her work has appeared on Cup of Jo
Motherly and the Huffington Post. Now for the first time her many fans can learn about Mary
Catherine' s own journey and enjoy her comic drawings and witty observations in a single
giftable package. REFRESHING PARENTING BOOK: Parenthood is a perennial topic and this book
addresses common experiences of motherhood. Like Horizontal Parenting and Mommy Cusses it
offers humorous super-relatable takes on parenting that will resonate with any mom looking for
comic relief. GREAT MOM GIFT: This brightly illustrated comic-style memoir makes a fun
gift for moms for Mother’s Day birthday baby shower or baby sprinkle. It is also great for
giving to a friend sister cousin or any mom who would appreciate a present that says “I see
you.” Perfect for: Mothers of young children Fans of @momlife_comics on Instagram Mother' s
Day and new mom gift shoppers Fans of humorous takes on parenting including Momma Cusses
Horizontal Parenting Welcome to the Club Go the F*** to Sleep and There Are Moms Way
Worse Than You Readers of Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play and Jessi Klein’s I’ll Show Myself Out
