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From Mary Catherine Starr, the artist behind the @momlife_comics Instagram account celebrated by moms all over the world, this deeply funny illustrated memoir captures the chaos, joy, exhaustion, guilt, well-intentioned-but-clueless partners, and infinite loads of laundry that come with being a mom.

Packed with humor, warmth, and all-too-relatable anecdotes, this comic memoir explores the (often invisible) labor of modern motherhood that leaves so many moms feeling like they are losing themselves—and their minds! Whether you’re navigating a hellish sleep regression, wiping sweet potato off the walls, seething with spousal resentment (deserved and undeserved), or simply hoping to pee without a toddler watching, this candid and irreverent account perfectly captures what every mom knows in her heart to be true: motherhood is @#$% hard (and also really amazing)!

Filled with Starr’s signature wit, warmth, and observational humor, Mama Needs a Minute! tackles all the absurdities of mom life and will make you laugh, cry, and feel seen in a way only a true mom-friend can offer.

Perfect for:
  • Mothers of young children
  • Fans of @momlife_comics on Instagram
  • Mother's Day and new mom gift shoppers
  • Fans of humorous takes on parenting, including Momma Cusses, Horizontal Parenting, Welcome to the Club, Go the F*** to Sleep, and There Are Moms Way Worse Than You
  • Readers of Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play and Jessi Klein’s I’ll Show Myself Out

Mama Needs a Minute

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    A Hardback by Mary Catherine Starr

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      Publisher Abrams & Chronicle
      Published 1 October 2025
      ISBN-13 9781797226866
      978-1797226866
      ISBN-10 179722686X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From Mary Catherine Starr, the artist behind the @momlife_comics Instagram account celebrated by moms all over the world, this deeply funny illustrated memoir captures the chaos, joy, exhaustion, guilt, well-intentioned-but-clueless partners, and infinite loads of laundry that come with being a mom.

      Packed with humor, warmth, and all-too-relatable anecdotes, this comic memoir explores the (often invisible) labor of modern motherhood that leaves so many moms feeling like they are losing themselves—and their minds! Whether you’re navigating a hellish sleep regression, wiping sweet potato off the walls, seething with spousal resentment (deserved and undeserved), or simply hoping to pee without a toddler watching, this candid and irreverent account perfectly captures what every mom knows in her heart to be true: motherhood is @#$% hard (and also really amazing)!

      Filled with Starr’s signature wit, warmth, and observational humor, Mama Needs a Minute! tackles all the absurdities of mom life and will make you laugh, cry, and feel seen in a way only a true mom-friend can offer.

      Perfect for:
      • Mothers of young children
      • Fans of @momlife_comics on Instagram
      • Mother's Day and new mom gift shoppers
      • Fans of humorous takes on parenting, including Momma Cusses, Horizontal Parenting, Welcome to the Club, Go the F*** to Sleep, and There Are Moms Way Worse Than You
      • Readers of Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play and Jessi Klein’s I’ll Show Myself Out

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