I loved this book! It's well-written, enjoyable, and a great parenting read. Kristen Howerton did a great job of writing in a way that captures the readers attention, and makes you not want to put it down until you're finished! I would highly recommend it!

I'm past the minivan/young children stage, but the book description for this particular book intrigued me. This is my first experience with the author - I didn't know she had a blog. I didn't know she's been writing for some time. Where have I been?

What I absolutely loved about Rage Against the Minivan was how real the author is. This is not a "let me show you how to be the perfect mom" kind of book. It's more a "Parenting is hard so let's be gentle with each other" book.

Based on other reviews, I was thinking this would be full of humor. There are some funny parts, but there are also some serious, hard, thought-provoking moments.

If you're a parent who feels like everyone else is doing it perfectly except for you, read this book! I think the majority of moms will find a large part of their own story in what Kristen shares.

I received a copy of this book free for my honest review.

This was funny! As a new mom, ii found a lot of it to be relatable. Absolutely love the "good enough" parenting philosophy-i think this is a reminder a lot of us could find useful! I appreciated how honest this is

I love Howerton's take on suburban mom life and how we're more than that. Her humor, her candor, and her way to spin a tale all make this a great book. Would be a great gift for a friend!

This is not your typical mommy blogger author's book. The premise of parenting without the pressure to be perfect or have perfect kids is excellent, as is the book. If you're looking for a new take on parenting, choose this book.

Thank you, Netgalley and the author, for the opportunity to read and review an advanced reader's copy of this book. This in no way affects my review, all opinions are my own.

If you expect to read a book written by a mommy blogger who describes the Pinterest-worthy, idyllic life of a parent where everything is perfect, the parents read to them every day, cook only homecooked meals, etc., do NOT pick up this book. If you need a good laugh because you can relate to this mom who throws her hands in the air in defeat sometimes and talks about her kids as if they are terrorizing monsters, yet suffers from mommy guilt and would give her life for her kiddos because she loves them to death, then read this!

This is a hilarious and fun book about how to parent without being perfect. None of us are perfect,. but we have to let ourselves not be perfect in our parenting. This is the book to read to see that it can be done, and we all have to forgive ourselves for not being perfect.

I've followed Kristen's blog for years. I was so excited to see her book when it came out! Recommended for adoptive parents, readers who know Kristen and those who don't.

I wasn't really familiar with Kristen Howerton before reading this book, but I very much enjoyed this peek into her life and parenting. The stories of her journeys to becoming a parent both tugged at my heartstrings and made me smile. I'm not sure I would classify this as a parenting book, but I appreciate her parenting style and the tips she did provide.

Sorry for the lateness of the review... a family member was quite ill. I enjoyed the book and had a few smiles in which I needed...I would very much recommend this during our lockdown. Thank you for the chance to read and enjoy Rage Against The Minivan.xxx

This book grabbed me at hello. Any mother knows the feeling of overwhelm and the worry that we are not good enough. In the Facebook world of parenting, we are often left feeling alone in our insecurities and inadequacies. Thank you Kristen Howerton. You bravely bare it all. In doing so, you let every mom know that we are not alone. You tell us through your stories that perfection is not only unattainable, it's not part of the journey of life. Thank you Kristen for starting an important conversation.

Rage Against the Minivan by Kristen Howerton is like sitting down with a girlfriend to have a lengthy conversation about the challenges of being parent and being part of a family. In her memoir, Kristen shares some of the struggles she’s gone through, many of which are so relatable. Her opening essay was so funny that I was crying tears of laughter. Real, relatable, and an affectionate take on the challenges & rewards of parenthood, this book was a delight to read.
Thank you to NetGalley for the complimentary copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

Kristen Howerton tells it like it is, with acerbic humor and examples from her everyday life. Miscarriage, adoption, marital woes including divorce, are all touched upon in this frank memoir-meets self-help book.

Reading this right after having a newborn was refreshing, even if it wasn't my first rodeo. What I appreciated about this book was how real Kristen was. She didn't sugar-coat or prove perfection to the reader much like other bloggers tend to do in their books. This was like grabbing a drink with your best friend just chatting about what it's like to be a mother with life struggles on top of it. An enjoyable read!</p>

I am so glad to have found Rage Against the Minivan. As I am entering the teenage years with my child this book has become a go to resource book on the shelf. The chapter "Smells like a teen" really hits home these days.. Love the part where she says "But it's the moments my kids show true empathy thatI feel the most proud of them." I really liked the idea of Empathetic self-esteem also. I will be recommending this book to other parents. This is a one that everyone should read.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

"This is the naivety that many white people hold- that if we can all just get along, coexist, and love one another, we can solve racism. I thought that transracial adoption was a step toward healing racism because we could be an example to the world that love is colorblind. I meant well, but the road to hell is paved with with white people who meant well."

Having been a respite care foster parent, I can attest that the world of fostering and adoption, both international and domestic, is rampant with "white saviors." As a white person, it is a process of learning that will never end in my lifetime. I was grateful for Kristen's words on this subject when it comes to adoption. Good intentions truly aren't enough, and more often than not, they are often downright harmful.

Her book was hilarious at times, and poignant and serious in others. I'll definitely be following the author's work going forward!

In Rage Against the Minivan, blogger, podcaster, and licensed marriage and family therapist Kristen Howerton lends solidarity to those who love their kids like crazy but feel like parenting is making them crazy, too. With her signature blend of vulnerability, sarcasm, and insight, Howerton shares her unexpected journey from infertility to adoption to pregnancy to divorce to dealing with the shock and awe of raising teens.

This book is for
• the parent who had it totally figured out before they had kids
• the parent who said “I will never . . .” and now they have
• the parent who needs a time-out and a nap as badly as their child does
• the parent who looks like they have it all together but feels like a hot mess on the inside
• the parent who looks like a hot mess on the outside, too
• the parent who asks Am I good enough? Doing enough? Doing it right? What’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with these children? Are they eighteen yet?

Recounting her successes, trials, mishaps, and hard-won wisdom as a parent of four kids—both white and black—Howerton tackles many of the thorny issues parents face today, like hard conversations about racism, disciplining other people’s kids, the reality of Dad Privilege, and (never) attaining that elusive work/life balance. Whether it’s about toddler tantrums or teen angst, Howerton reveals how she learned to opt out from the pressure to do it all perfectly and opt in to excelling at average.

Poignant and relatable, Rage Against the Minivan is a permission slip to allow yourself to be a “good enough” parent, learning how to love your kids well while letting yourself off the hook.

This is a good "mom" book. It takes us through what the author has learned about motherhood and how not to sweat the small stuff. It is also remarkably poignant at times when she talks about her journey to motherhood. Definitely some funny moments too.

Rage Against the Minivan
A good, honest book about life, and mothering in particular. A story to be re-read.

I've read enough of this book to know that I want to purchase it from my wife. She is a great mother and would be encouraged a great deal from Kristen honest, down to earth, unvarnished perspective on the art of mothering. iI pray this book receives a wide reading and encourages many mothers who are on the verge of giving up.