“You’ll immediately be welcomed into Nelson’s life as she shares the truth of her parenting journey—from the highs of loving a child with complex medical needs to the lows of experiencing postpartum depression and the messy state in-between. You’ll laugh, cry, and gain a new appreciation for motherhood.” Essence
From pasties to postpartum and everything in between
No one said motherhood would be easy. For Adiba Nelson, the journey to parenthood started with a big bang and continues with a breakdown (or two) and several “why?” questions for God.
Witty and bold, Afro-Latina Adiba grew up in survival mode. Her sometimes complicated relationship with her strong-willed, vibrant, religious mother marked her views of mothering and love. When a chance encounter with a tall-ish, brown-skinned brotha at Ruby Tuesday’s right before closing time collided with a Jill Scott song and the right time of the month, Adiba found herself unexpectedly pregnant. She also found herself unexpectedly falling into the same relationship patterns of the matriarchs before her—the ones she swore she’d never end up in.
Mom to a new baby with high medical needs and with a slew of hardships that just won’t quit, she set out on a reckoning that was just as generational as it was personal. Along the way, Adiba never loses her heart or her humor. This is a true love story, but the kind about a woman loving herself enough to change the course of her life for herself, her child, and the women after her as well as before. From pasties to postpartum depression, Ain’t That A Mother is not your average motherhood memoir—and Adiba is not your average mother.
The in-between moments and the self-revelations are where this bold and brilliant story of love, family secrets, and lots of “what the…?” really shines. Just like parenting, the story is messy, but the reward is incredibly satisfying.
“You’ll immediately be welcomed into Nelson’s life as she shares the truth of her parenting journey—from the highs of loving a child with complex medical needs to the lows of experiencing postpartum depression and the messy state in-between. You’ll laugh, cry, and gain a new appreciation for motherhood.” Essence
“Unflinchingly raw and incredibly funny, Ain’t That A Mother deserves a place on your to-read list this summer.” Bustle
“The fight for self-love and its impact on parenting is profound. I felt myself cheering for Nelson and her daughter Emory while reflecting on my own experiences. Nelson helps us to question the ‘things we do in life based on personal history and desires for the future’ while she affirms for all of us: ‘I am worthy of more. I am enough.’” Linden Review
“For a brilliant, genuine, and hilarious voice that feels like a friend’s (Adiba Nelson said writing this book actually felt like a conversation with a friend), look no further than Ain’t That A Mother. Nelson, an author, inspirational speaker, and mother, brings readers into her life as someone striving to be a pillar of confidence for her daughter and for those who find themselves on the margins. Nelson discusses generational curses, being a mother to a child with special needs, her complicated relationship with her own mother, and more with unique candor, optimism, and humor. Even through the difficult times, Nelson comes out swinging and singing—always looking for opportunities to remind her daughter just how perfect she is, how much she loves her, and how she feels so lucky to be her mother.” Shondaland
“Ain’t That A Mother is a treasure-filled gold mine of a book that’ll leave you alternately teary-eyed and clutching your stomach and your pearls. What a clear-eyed, wisdom-filled, heart-led, emotional journey in the shoes of this mama bear, this lover, this advocate, this mover, this passionate woman. Brava!” Denene Millner, New York Times bestselling author of My Brown Baby: On the Joys and Challenges of Raising African American Children
Language | English |
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Release Day | May 2, 2022 |
Release Date | May 3, 2022 |
Release Date Machine | 1651536000 |
Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
Categories | Available in Large Print, Black History Month, Bestsellers, Available in Large Print, New Releases, Black Friday Sale, Health & Wellness, Biographies & Memoirs, Women, Psychology & Mental Health, Children's Health |
Overview
From pasties to postpartum and everything in between
No one said motherhood would be easy. For Adiba Nelson, the journey to parenthood started with a big bang and continues with a breakdown (or two) and several “why?” questions for God.
Witty and bold, Afro-Latina Adiba grew up in survival mode. Her sometimes complicated relationship with her strong-willed, vibrant, religious mother marked her views of mothering and love. When a chance encounter with a tall-ish, brown-skinned brotha at Ruby Tuesday’s right before closing time collided with a Jill Scott song and the right time of the month, Adiba found herself unexpectedly pregnant. She also found herself unexpectedly falling into the same relationship patterns of the matriarchs before her—the ones she swore she’d never end up in.
Mom to a new baby with high medical needs and with a slew of hardships that just won’t quit, she set out on a reckoning that was just as generational as it was personal. Along the way, Adiba never loses her heart or her humor. This is a true love story, but the kind about a woman loving herself enough to change the course of her life for herself, her child, and the women after her as well as before. From pasties to postpartum depression, Ain’t That A Mother is not your average motherhood memoir—and Adiba is not your average mother.
The in-between moments and the self-revelations are where this bold and brilliant story of love, family secrets, and lots of “what the…?” really shines. Just like parenting, the story is messy, but the reward is incredibly satisfying.