The Girlfriend Mom

A Memoir

This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Buy on Amazon Buy on BN.com Buy on Bookshop.org
*This page contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.
Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app

1
To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
2
Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.
Pub Date 05 May 2020 | Archive Date 11 Nov 2020
Danigirl Production, LLC | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

Talking about this book? Use #TheGirlfriendMom #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!


Description

Can you ditch the guy and keep his kids?

Dani (intentionally child-free) fell in love with a divorced father of two. Facing inherent complications, she reluctantly became a quasi-parental figure, worrying how (or if) she would (or could) love (or like) her boyfriend’s kids. She struggled to set boundaries, ricocheting between them and me while addressing her hang-ups, biases, and immaturity. And just when she couldn’t imagine life without the kids, she was dumped for a natural blonde.

Adrift in an avalanche of hurt, Dani wouldn’t be ignored, not after seven years. Love wouldn’t be denied, and she and the kids wouldn’t break up.

Alpert’s darkly funny memoir takes us through the ups and downs of making, un-making, and then re-making a new family. It’s a story about unconditional love, unimaginable friendship, and a fierce tenacity to fight for what is right. It’s about human connections and the relationships you never saw coming. The Girlfriend Mom explores what it means to not only love but to be loved.

The role of a Girlfriend Mom is little understood and widely undervalued. No one talks about how to navigate this undefined territory. Dani’s distinctive position and perspective is representative of the growing communities of DIY families. Her look at the world, and the circumstances that created The Girlfriend Mom, allow readers to join her journey without putting themselves in immediate danger.

Can you ditch the guy and keep his kids?

Dani (intentionally child-free) fell in love with a divorced father of two. Facing inherent complications, she reluctantly became a quasi-parental figure...


A Note From the Publisher

ebook ISBN: 978-1-7345752-1-7

ebook ISBN: 978-1-7345752-1-7


Advance Praise

“Uncensored and fearless. A gutsy book written with heartbreaking honesty and humor. A real (hilarious) look at the modern family!”
—Heather Dubrow, RHOC

“Witty, engaging, and sweetly sharp, she’s a new comic voice to reckon with.”
 —Ali Wentworth, Actress and New York Times bestselling author

“… honest, heart-warming… The budding friendship with the kids’ mother, the ex of her ex, that proves her far-reaching tenacity for love, friendship, and family.”
 —Dan Bucatinsky, Emmy Award-Winning Actor

“Dani is one funny lady, and like many comics, she uses her life as a prime source for her material.”
—Yona Zeldis McDonough, Lilith Magazine

“… a laugh-filled memoir… darkly funny… Narrated with honesty and wit, the book airs grievances and frustrations with nuance, flair, and comedic sensibilities. Doubts are voiced in a compelling way, and the comedy of awkward moments is emphasized, as when her boyfriend’s son steals her dildo. Biting humor. Astute observations and juxtapositions enliven scenes… catchy chapter titles are complementary. Each person in Alpert’s story is multidimensional, evincing a deep understanding of human foibles and compassion for others. Uncertainty and heartbreak are imparted in an unflinching manner, resulting in satisfying, bittersweet lessons.”
—Wendy Hinman, Forward-Clarion Reviews 

“Uncensored and fearless. A gutsy book written with heartbreaking honesty and humor. A real (hilarious) look at the modern family!”
—Heather Dubrow, RHOC

“Witty, engaging, and sweetly sharp, she’s a...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781734575200
PRICE $12.95 (USD)

Available on NetGalley

NetGalley Shelf App (EPUB)
Send to Kindle (EPUB)

Average rating from 7 members


Readers who liked this book also liked: