De Madres E Hijos Con Amor/ The Incredible Truth About Motherhood

by Bradley Trevor Greive

Motherhood is the world's most demanding - and rewarding - job. It's a calling that comes with incredible highs and gut-wrenching lows. How to express both the joys and challenges inherent in parenting the next generation in a way that is guaranteed to leave your audience smiling with tears in their eyes? Leave it to the one and only, Bradley Trevor Greive.In this moving and yet often side splittingly funny homage to mothers everywhere, the best-selling author has masterfully paired his insightful prose with humorous animal photography that quickly and succinctly sums up his narrative's loving nuances. A mother tiger nuzzling her cub. A basset hound with an ice bag on her head. All are fodder and focus for BTG's unique wit and wisdom. From birth to toddlers to teenagers, The Incredible Truth About Motherhood covers the many stops and starts children make on their journey to adulthood and describes how devoted mothers are both teacher and student. Of course, the book ends with a heartfelt "I love you, Mom!" on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of readers who will buy it as a Mother's Day present in the spring.Bradley Trevor Greive's previous books have been enthusiastically received in over two dozen countries throughout the world, attracting millions of readers with his trademark combination of engaging animal photography, gentle humour, and priceless perceptions. Dear Mom, for example, has sold nearly half a million copies in the year since it was published. The Incredible Truth About Motherhood should likewise rocket to the top of bestseller lists all over the planet.

Genres: Parenting, Humor, Nonfiction, Art, Photography, Animals, Inspirational

113 pages, Hardcover

First published March 2, 2003

About the author

Bradley Trevor Greive (BTG) is one of Australia's most prolific and successful authors. He has written 20 books which have been translated into 27 different languages, and have been sold in 115 different countries. Several of which have appeared in the New York Times bestseller list. Greive's work has won multiple awards worldwide and has sold more than 20 million copies. He lives mostly in Tasmania, Australia.

Greive rose to prominence as an author in 2000 with the release of his hugely successful Blue Day Book, a collection of amusing animal photos and inspirational text designed to "lift the spirits of anyone who has got the blues." Since then he has published in excess of 20 books and has won numerous awards for his work, including the ABA Book of the Year Award (2000), the APA Best Designed Children’s Non-fiction Book Award (2003) and numerous #1 placings in bestseller lists across the world. Greive's work has been published on 6 continents and has sold in excess of 20 million copies to date.

Reviews

[Tayler K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking at the cover, you may expect this to be a sort of overly-sweet, extended Mother's Day card, but you'd be in for a nice surprise. Each page features an amusing or adorable photo of an animal (except for that one very concerning shot of a pig with multiple piercings...) along with an ambling look into the life of mothers and families, in turns comical and emotional.

[Katie R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave this to my mom when I was young, and she just regifted it to me as I start my own journey as a mom. I thought the pictures were cute, or incredible, but the message was more comical than emotional. I must have not read through it or was just too young to understand!

[Alexandria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though this book is not school friendly, it is informational with great humor. If you love looking at animals and baby animals, it does have wonderful pictures! I would read it first before reading it to a child to make sure that you are comfortable with answering questions that this book may bring up.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun and with great photos - but not his best. I couldn't give this book to my mom because of the mild profanity. :( Bummer. His Blue Day Book and Looking For Mr. Right are his best. Fun coffee table lit.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Corny and silly but also fun and profound. I love Bradley Trevor Greive’s stuff and have for 15 years.

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is absolutely adorable. Beautiful pictures and a tale to make you laugh and fill your heart with love. Brilliantly done.

[Geo Hendrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this from my son! It was wonderful. I’ll keep it for life.

[Margie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The words and pictures work well together to show motherhood with its ups and downs.

[Various · Rating 4 out of 5]

sweet and funny and sad. makes you remember to appreciate your mother as much as she deserves.

[Kosuke Muramatsuu · Rating 3 out of 5]

11/19 60minutes
7words--earth,mother,picture, animal, joking, real, cute
Discussion question- 1.do you have pets? I have a dog the name is chip.
2.what do you think about animal's extinction?- I am so sad. extinction is human's fault.
3.have you ever seen white bear?- no, I have only seen it on tv.

[Show Ukai · Rating 3 out of 5]

as i said last week, i like to read this kind of books because I can finish to read one book in short time. Then I can read many books.

when did YOU tell "thanks" to your mom recently?

what kind of person your mom is?

children dream future love mother special say

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have loved other Bradley Trevor Greive books. This one didn't resonate with me in the same way. Perhaps because I'm not a mother? Perhaps because he isn't?

*upgraded from 2 to 3 stars January 2020*

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short little book I got as a Mother's Day gift. It is awesome. Any mom would love it.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received as a gift and it is a...
Great book to remind you of the rewards through the trials of motherhood.

[Virginia Brunk · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book was okay -- good pictures, but I didn't agree with everything that Mr. Greive says about mothers.

[McKenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, if a little sexist.

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

cute pictures and joke saying about how the world is in the eyes of a mother

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful photography. Funny, and touching.