This book tells it like it is! An intelligent, honest, heartbreakingly funny story of motherhood in the new millennium. I totally identified with her experiences ofnew motherhood, and her stories of negotiating her independent feminist self with her new role as mother and partner of a man. She doesn't pull any punches,and talks about the hard stuff-- really illustrates the importance of living an examined life. I loved watching her come out on top at the end. She manages to dealwith complex social issues yet write in an extremely compelling personal voice. A courageous book. I couldn't put it down, definitely a must-read!