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A Wickedly Honest Parenting Tale for Every Kind of Family

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In her new book, Let's Pretend This Never Happened, author and humorist Jenny Lawson shares her experiences raising her two daughters, one of whom has autism.

The Other Mother: A wickedly honest parenting tale for every kind of family

by Jen Brister

4.6 out of 5

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Lawson's writing is both hilarious and heartwarming, and her insights into the challenges and joys of parenting are sure to resonate with readers of all kinds.

The challenges of parenting a child with autism

Lawson does not shy away from the challenges of parenting a child with autism. She writes about the sleepless nights, the meltdowns, and the constant worry about her daughter's future.

But she also writes about the love and joy that her daughter brings into her life. She writes about the way her daughter sees the world differently, and how she has taught her to appreciate the simple things in life.

The joys of parenting

Lawson also writes about the joys of parenting in general. She writes about the love she has for her daughters, the laughter they share, and the memories they are making together.

She writes about the importance of family, and how it is the one thing that will always be there for her.

A book for every kind of family

Let's Pretend This Never Happened is a book for every kind of family. It is a book for parents of children with disabilities, for parents of neurotypical children, and for parents of all kinds.

It is a book about the challenges and joys of parenting, and it is a book that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between.

About the author

Jenny Lawson is the author of the bestselling books Let's Pretend This Never Happened and Furiously Happy. She is a humorist, a blogger, and a public speaker. She lives in Texas with her husband and two daughters.

The Other Mother: A wickedly honest parenting tale for every kind of family

by Jen Brister

4.6 out of 5