You And I, As Mothers Av Laura Prepon

Actress, director, andNew York Timesbestselling author Laura Prepon’s raw and honest guide to navigating motherhood. When Laura Prepon first became a mother, she barely recognized herself. As someone who always loved being prepared, Preponfeltraw,full of stress, and blindsided.She sought out resources to help navigate this huge life transition,but only found books aboutchildcare with almost nothing on the shelves aboutmomcare. So, Laura decided to write the book she was looking for. YouandI, as Mothers: A Raw and Honest Guide to Motherhoodispart memoir,part handbook, as Laura digs into her own unconventional upbringing and investigates how it shaped her as a person and as a mother, with intimate stories and never-before-shared anecdotes brought forth in an effort to understand our collective experience as mothers.The book is packed with practical tips for moms of any age, at any stage of motherhood, such as stress reduction techniques, self-care,protecting one’s partnership, asking for help, and getting a global perspective on maternity, and includes a selection of easy and delicious recipes, from ideas for kids-friendly food, to romantic dinner dates, and batch-cooking favorites that will help any parent feed their family. Laura also interweaves insightsand interviewsfrom her“Mom Squad”: an eclectic group of mothersof all agesand professional backgrounds,including a world-renowned survival expert, a top neuroscientist,creator ofOrange Is the NewBlackJenji Kohan, actress Mila Kunis, author and activist Amber Tamblyn, and chef Daphne Oz—among other inspiring moms,who lend their voices to the much needed conversation of what it means to be a mother. Unfiltered, honest, and insightful,Lauraencourages the reader to acknowledge their challenges, embrace their strengths, and celebrate their victories as we navigate the greatest adventure of all: motherhood.