I Lost Everything in the Post-Natal Depression [Paperback]

A collection of mordantly hilarious and sharply-observed stories on motherhood from the bestselling author of Family—The Ties That Bind . . . And Gag!

Erma Bombeck has learned a few things about children and family over the years—and in a way that is uniquely and wonderfully her own, she shares everything she knows with her readers. Whether it's cleaning up after the kids and him, or expendable mothers-in-law, Erma Bombeck gets to the heart of the matter and makes us laugh through our tears.

Praise for I Lost Everything in the Post-Natal Depression
 
“A truly wise and funny woman; a laugh-till-you-cry book.”—Library Journal
 
“The smiles never stop until the last chapter ends with a poignant insight into growing up and being a parent.”—The Abilene Reporter-NewsErma Bombeck was America's favorite humorist at the time of her death in 1996. Ten of her 13 books, including Forever, Erma, appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. She claimed her first fiction writing was the weather forecast in the Dayton Herald. Her favorite food was pasta, and her hobby was dust.Ironed Sheets Are a Health Hazard
 
Before you read this book, there are a few things you should know about me.
 
I consider ironed sheets a health hazard.
 
Children should be judged on what they are—a punishment for an early marriage.
 
There is no virtue in waxing your driveway.
 
Husbands are married for better or worse—but nolS.