Mama, Mama, Only Mama

“Laugh-out-loud amusing and all-around entertaining.” —Library Journal “A frank and valuable remembrance, and a good coping manual for parents.” —Kirkus Reviews “One of the best new parenting ebooks.” —BookAuthority “While your kids will always be at the top of your list, you shouldn’t feel bad for wanting an adult personal life of your own. Lara Lillibridge, author of Mama, Mama, Only Mama, explains why trying to find romance can actually benefit your children in the long run.” —O, The Oprah Magazine “Mama, Mama, Only Mama is engaging, relatable, and addictive. All sorts of parents will love this unforgettable memoir. Since I’m the sort that enjoys belly laughs, it’s the perfect fit.” —Terri Libenson, syndicated cartoonist of The Pajama Diaries and bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy “Lara Lillibridge’s memoir, Mama, Mama, Only Mama, is a raw, honest, and very relatable tale of motherhood. I laughed, I cried, I shook my fist in solidarity. All moms out there need to read this one, even if your kids are grown or still in egg form. You won’t regret it!” —Whitney Dineen, author of Motherhood, Martyrdom & Costco Runs “Mama, Mama, Only Mama is hilarious, achingly real, and one of those books that will end up being passed around the carpool line. You’ll crack up, you’ll relate, you’ll wish you could hang out at Lara Lillibridge’s house on Saturday afternoons.” —Lisa Daily, bestselling author of Single-Minded “A delicious, open-hearted, delightful collection.” —Erin Judge, stand-up comedian and author of Vow of Celibacy “An absolute must for single parents, at any stage. Lara Lillibridge’s memoir, Mama, Mama, Only Mama, is hilarious, sweet, and hopeful. As a single mum myself, I could relate to almost every word—each page gave me strength, made me laugh and cry, and reminded me of what is important.” —Shannon Leone Fowler, author of Traveling with Ghosts “Real, raw and ridiculously funny—Lara is the unabashedly honest mum we’ve all been waiting for.” —Amy Baker, author of Miss-Adventures: A Tale of Ignoring Life Advice While Backpacking Around South America

Lara Lillibridge is the author of Mama, Mama, Only Mama and Girlish: Growing Up in a Lesbian Home. She holds an MFA from West Virginia Wesleyan College. In 2016, she won Slippery Elm Literary Journal’s Prose Contest, and The American Literary Review’s Contest in Nonfiction. When she’s not writing, Lillibridge can be found shivering in a hockey arena or getting sunburned at the baseball field. She still doesn’t vacuum very often, but luckily she’s nearsighted enough not to notice. She resides in Cleveland, Ohio.