Apr 26, 2013ksoles rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In her comedic but heartfelt look at becoming an adoptive parent, Saturday Night Live personality Julia Sweeney blends laugh-out loud moments with honesty and despondency.
After numerous unsuccessful relationships, Sweeney gathered the courage and energy to adopt a Chinese girl, entering into motherhood much "like a golden retriever running after a ball." "If it's Not One Thing, it's Your Mother" reminisces about the author's childhood, finding a suitable nanny during her daughter's childhood, and life as a working mother. She also deftly tackles issues like same-sex marriage, immigration, prejudices, death and dogs. Ultimately, she pays great homage to her own mother, aunts and friends, all while allowing her daughter to become her own person.
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If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother