{"product_id":"one-bad-mother-in-praise-of-psycho-housewives-stage-parents-momfluencers-and-other-women-we-love-to-hate-9781668051115","title":"One Bad Mother: In Praise of Psycho Housewives, Stage Parents, Momfluencers, and Other Women We Love to Hate","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor fans of the witty and evocative writing of Anne Helen Petersen and Amanda Montell, a sharply clever exploration of what it means to be a \"bad mom\" by delving into the world of momfluencers, stage moms, trad wives, and more. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe all have an idea what it means to be a good mom: little screen time, kids hitting their milestones, endless patience and understanding, and self-sacrifice on behalf of one's children. But what does it mean to be a \"bad mom\" in modern society? Women as wide-ranging as Meghan Markle, Hannah Neelman (of Ballerina Farm), and anyone giving birth over forty, have been labeled \"bad moms.\" In a world where the rules are constantly changing, it feels like women simply cannot win. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With this in mind, in her first book, Ej Dickson takes a sharp, provocative look at one of society's most polarizing labels: the \"bad mom.\" What makes a mother \"bad,\" and why? Through the lens of pop culture and American history, Ej Dickson explores how this trope has evolved--from Victorian \"angels in the house\" to the infamous \u003ci\u003eMommie Dearest\u003c\/i\u003e, from Instagram influencers like EmRata and Mormon momfluencers to fictional icons like \u003ci\u003eThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each chapter dives into a different archetype of so-called bad motherhood--like the Stage Mom, the Tiger Mom, the MILF, the MLM hun--challenging us to rethink our assumptions about femininity, parenting, and societal expectations. Drawing on insightful analysis and interviews, Dickson unpacks why our culture is obsessed with vilifying moms and how issues of race and class shape these narratives. Are bad moms truly \"bad,\" or do they simply defy norms we don't fully understand--or fear? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This isn't just cultural commentary--it's a clarion call. Because if we really take a close look, we might find that some of the women we've reviled throughout history are due for a reassessment -- and in doing so, moms today may take some much-needed pressure off themselves. \u003ci\u003eOne Bad Mother\u003c\/i\u003e invites moms everywhere to stop chasing impossible standards, reclaim their autonomy, and maybe--just maybe--\u003ci\u003eenjoy\u003c\/i\u003e motherhood for what it is, not what it's \"supposed\" to be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Thoughtful, eye-opening, and downright funny at times, \u003ci\u003eOne Bad Mother\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital exploration of modern motherhood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ej Dickson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e S\u0026amp;s\/Simon Element\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.70w x 1.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668051115\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEj Dickson is a senior writer at \u003ci\u003eNew York \u003c\/i\u003emagazine's \u003ci\u003eThe Cut\u003c\/i\u003e. She previously worked as a senior writer for \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone \u003c\/i\u003eand her writing has also been published in \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElle\u003c\/i\u003e, and many others\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eShe lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York. Visit EjDickson.com for more information.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Ej Dickson \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47659134222493,"sku":"9781668051115","price":47.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_aeb1b9ee-c5f2-4f8d-9c88-5a832b953c9a.jpg?v=1771351121","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/one-bad-mother-in-praise-of-psycho-housewives-stage-parents-momfluencers-and-other-women-we-love-to-hate-9781668051115","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}