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Ann Douglas

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Ann Douglas is the author of numerous books about pregnancy and parenting and the creator of The Mother of All Books series: The Mother of All Pregnancy Books, The Mother of All Baby Books, The Mother of All Toddler Books, The Mother of All Parenting Books, and The Mother of All Pregnancy Organizers.

Ann speaks at conferences related to mothering, parenting, politics, and technology; and has contributed to the following anthologies The Maternal is Political ("Campaign Confidential"), Mothering and Blogging (Web 2.0: Meet the Mommyblogger"), It's a Girl ("The Food Rules"), and Gravity Pulls You In ("As Great As Trees").

The mother of four children, ages 13 through 22, Ann has been married to her high school sweetheart since 1986. She enjoys co...more


In this month's column for The Life Change Network, I write about the emotional journey that mothers take during pregnancy and early motherhood and offer some suggestions on how to make the most of this truly transformative time. Here's a brief excerpt:


The months before birth represent an opportunity for tremendous personal growth and development—an opportunity for you to become more in-tune wi...

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This is an incredibly captivating novel. There's so much going on in terms of plot, character, and structure that you have to keep reading to find out what's going on. (Or, to look at it from the flip-side, you don't dare take a break from the book o...more
Reshaping the Work-Family Debate by Joan C. Williams
" In Reshaping the Work-Family Debate, law professor Joan Williams writes as a progressive feminist for an audience of progressive elites. Her dual purpose is to reframe A) conversations about work/family 'balance,' caregiving, related public policy... "
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It's Even Worse Than It Looks by Thomas E. Mann
" This is a scary book.

First, it needs to be said that Ornstein and Mann are not "liberals" in any sense. They are, at most, center-right conservatives. They are respected and popular pundits "inside the Beltway" and frequent guests on the Sunday po... "
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Left Neglected by Lisa Genova
" Fantastic book, true to the style and quality of Lisa Genova's first book. I couldn't put it down, her storytelling is stunning. This story is a must read for all working mom's who struggle with a busy life lived both in the home and out the home.... "
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“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
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“I write to discover what I know.”
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“I read for pleasure and that is the moment I learn the most.”
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