Momisms: What She Says and What She Really Means

Deciphering the Enigma that Is Mom...One Momism at a Time!

We've all heard them one time or another. You know, those endearing yet completely baffling sayings that moms simply can't resist using for our own good. "It's your money." "Is that what you're going to wear?" But what do such "momisms" mean, anyway? Thanks to Cathy Hamilton, we no longer have to gape in utter confusion the next time our moms offer their most heartfelt words of encouragement (or is it criticism?).

In Momisms: What She Says and What She Really Means (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $5.99), Cathy unravels over 100 of the most commonly used (and thus most commonly perplexing) "momisms" from the vantage point of an experienced mom and daughter. You'll be relieved to find out that:

Since its first publication in 2002, Momisms has enjoyed tremendous popularity with moms and kids alike. Now reissued as a "Little Book" just in time for Mother's Day, this insightful, yet laugh-out-loud guide would make the perfect petite gift for the enigma in your life as well as anyone still trying to decipher her.

About Cathy Hamilton

As the acclaimed creator of Boyfriend-in-a-Box, Cathy Hamilton rocketed into the spotlight as a first- rate comedienne. In her 8-to-5 life, Cathy is the Director of BoomerGirl Multmedia for the World Company in Lawrence, Kansas, and the managing editor of BoomerGirl.com. She also writes a weekly column called "BoomerGirl Diary" for the Lawrence Journal-World every Sunday. Cathy lives with her husband and the occasional boomerang kid in Lawrence. www.cathyhamilton.com

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Momisms: What She Says and What She Really Means

Author: Cathy Hamilton
ISBN: 978-0-7407-7239-9
Format: 3 3/8 x 3 3/4, 120 pages
Price: $5.99 ($6.99 Canada)