This book came at just the right time for me. I read it during the course of 3 late nights and early mornings as I sat rocking and feeding my son. It’s perfect for sleep-deprived reading, as it’s organized into paragraph sized chapters. Some of the “chapters” included: “Babies cry. It’s their job.” “You’ll cry too. That’s your job.” and “Showering before nightfall is overrated.” I highly recommend this book for any new mom. There’s not much that can make you laugh out loud at 2 a.m. when you haven’t slept yet, but this book will.

One feature of Berg’s writing that I really appreciate is her unique plot lines. For example, this book focuses in large part on racial tensions in Mississippi during the 60′s. Many books have been written about this topic, but Berg discusses the topic through the eyes of a 14 year old girl, who is living with her single mother, who has been paralyzed by polio. This family dynamic makes this book stand out from many others with similar themes.

I usually enjoy Berg’s books. My one criticism is that her strong female characters are usually portrayed against very weak male characters.

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