Momnesia

My relationship with reading has always been on-again, off-again.  But lately, it’s back in the throes of passion stage.  Why?  Because of the unbelievably talented writers I’ve made friends with online.  Being able to chat directly with authors about their books is beyond thrilling.

Momnesia stirred such strong emotions that just writing my review of it involved starting at a blank screen for quite a while, a glass of wine, and some deep soul searching.

So I thought I’d share that review with you.  Sometimes I do things backwards.  I really should be telling you about well-loved author Lori Verni-Fogarsi’s newly released book, Unexpecting, which is getting rave reviews and I can’t wait to read.  But when I saw the description of Momnesia, I knew that had to be my next book.  Lori is an award winning writer who has been featured on television and in O, The Oprah Magazine.  Please check out her website: http://www.loritheauthor.com/welcome/  I also want to thank Lori for her very kind 5 star review of my book, which shares many of the same themes as Momnesia.

Here’s my review:

Momnesia had a profound impact on me.  The concept of Momnesia – forgetting who you were before you became a mom – is one that every mother can relate to.   At this stage of my life, the message hit me like a ton of bricks, reminding me that happiness and fulfillment are just as important for me as they are for my kids and husband.  The main character took me on a roller coaster ride of emotion and I thank her for it.  I have felt everything she felt.  The voices in her head are the same as the ones in mine.  The “cat face” stare she was subjected to is one I know well.  Still, the way she described it all allowed me to laugh out loud at so many points because though the truth hurts, it can also be incredibly healing to see the humor in it… and to realize that we have a choice.

The raw sexuality combined with the guilt of feeling that we shouldn’t have those feelings, the desire to be desired, the need to be a good mother and also fully a woman… I could go on and on about all that was stirred up in me.  There isn’t a single issue we face as women that isn’t somehow touched on in this brilliant novel.

Momnesia was so cathartic and I enjoyed reading it every day as if it were a personal gift to me.  I actually shared many of the stories in it with my husband and sons to help them understand the crazy demons I struggle with constantly.  And I promise you, Lori, the next time there is a cake in front of me, I’m taking the best piece with the biggest frosting rose!  Thank you for this beautiful book.

Thanks for reading my review!  Please see the Amazon links below to read descriptions and reviews of Lori’s books, which can be purchased there and elsewhere.

Momnesia

Unexpecting

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