Taking readers on a provocative tour through thirty years of media images about mothers - the superficial achievements of celebrity moms, the sensational coverage of dangerous day care, the media-manufactured mommy wars between working mothers and stay-at-home moms, and more - The Mommy Myth contends that this new momism has been shaped by out-of-date mores, and that no matter how hard they try, women will never achieve it. In this must-read for every woman, Susan J. Douglas and Meredith W. Michaels shatter the myth of the perfect mom and all but shout, We're not gonna take it anymore! | The Mommy Myth by Susan Douglas, Paperback | Indigo Chapters