Diary of a SAHM – Book Review

This is a review of my recent read – Dairy of a SAHM by Jess Newman.

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Short, sweet and written as journal entries per week, I found it to be an amusing, relatable and poignant account of a mother trying to do her best for the kids.

My rating was 5/5 stars.

The book did have a lot of Biblical references but they all had a short description or story attached (maximum 2 paragraphs). Considering that the journal entries were for a Bible Study Group for parents, as the author states at the outset; it is not surprising. I am not Christian or religious (not very) -so I appreciate that the author clarified all her analogies yet kept them brief.

The events described are ordinary and everyday occurrences but narrated in a way that draws you into their lives and share in their joys and fears. Jess’s hopes, aspirations, mom guilt, and love are authentic and beautiful.

I loved it and who knows, might even start my own journaling. Though maybe after the pandemic subsides. (Else you can expect to see me writing posts like My Least Favorite Person inspired by Stephen Hurley)

I love Epistolaries and while not quite like a Jean Webster or Meg Cabot, this was pretty good. It’s a real life account – with the good, bad and the messy. Overall, a charming read.