January MB Musts
We don’t know everything, but we know a few good things.
We’re looking forward to:
Unshrinking: How to Face Fat Phobia
By Kate Manne
With a buffet of New Year’s cleanses in our feeds, we’re in the mood for “The definitive takedown of fatphobia” by the author of Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women. Sounds like a recipe we want to try.
Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections
It is quite possible that Emily Nagoski knew we were publishing our sleep divorce story this month. Cue her new book that tackles how to maintain a happy sex life in long-term relationship. After her widely popular Come As You Are, Nagoski has become a trusted and accessible voice when it comes to women’s sexual wellbeing. Valentine’s Day gift, perhaps?
Summer Breakdown
We can’t talk about books this month without mentioning our January Women Who Went For It, Colleen Temple. Her debut novel, Summer Breakdown will resonate strongly with any mother who has ever felt lost in motherhood while simultaneously having their plate overflowing with family drama. We love the Massachusetts seaside town setting and relatable narrator. Temple poignantly dances between the heartache and joy of family, motherhood, marriage and returning to yourself. It may be currently a cold New England January, but we think it’s the perfect time to head to the beach.
We’re going
Private Screening of Fair Play
If you’re in the Boston area, the local chapter of Chamber of Mothers is hosting a live screening of the Fair Play movie in Somerville on February 4th.
If you don't know about Fair Play and are in a partnership, this an amazing chance to be introduced to a solution and system that addresses the age-old problem: women shouldering the brunt of domestic responsibilities, regardless of whether they work outside the home. Fair Play includes a book, a set of flashcards, a movie and a method to help partners make visible the mental and physical work of parenthood that’s often shouldered alone by one parent and usually a mother. Proceeds from the event will go to Chamber of Mothers
We’re loving
Pink’s clapback when a dude (you know it was a dude) said “Pink got old.”
