Susannah Simon kicked butt in the last (YA heroine) grudge match.
This week, we're talking about mothers and it ain't all glitter and cupcakes, that's for sure.
Amy Crane is strugggling to get her mojo back after the birth of her first baby, while Kate Reddy is trying to juggle her career, home and children.
Amy Crane
The book: Rise and Fall of a Yummy Mummy
The brood: Gorgeous baby girl Evie.
On being a mummy: Wants to feel like 'herself' again. Amy loves her daugher but feels like she is pretending to be a proper mummy. Plus, she feels about as sexy as an Odour Eater and doesn't recognise her stomach as her own. She just needs... A dose of self-belief.
Kate Reddy
The book: I Don't Know How She Does It by Allison Pearson
The brood: Toddler Ben and five-year-old Emily.
On being a mummy: Kate decides to juggle her career with her children and the results are often hilarious, always poignant, and very real (despite the crazy-big salary Kate commands). She just needs... More hours in the day.
So, there you have it. Two heroines; wonderful mothers and great books. Who gets your vote?
