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The Big Rumpus A Mother's Tale from the Trenches
Author: Ayun Halliday

Twenty years ago a woman named Erma Bombeck brought the suburban family out of the closet—dust bunnies and all. Her honest, hilarious accounts of family life, where the “grass is always greener over the septic tank,” became more than mere books; they became a philosophy. Ayun Halliday is a new generation’s urban Bombeck. Crea... more »

ISBN-13: 9781580050715
ISBN-10: 1580050719
Publication Date: 2/26/2002
Pages: 299
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Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

3.6 stars, based on 21 ratings

Publisher: Seal Press (WA)
Book Type: Paperback
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Currently 0/5 Stars.

Mary M. reviewed The Big Rumpus: A Mother's Tale from the Trenches on 7/2/2006

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I love this book--she's a clever alterna-mom who writes joyously about life in New York with her playwrite husband and alterna-babies.

Currently 4.5/5 Stars.

Bridget M. (bridget) reviewed The Big Rumpus: A Mother's Tale from the Trenches on 6/14/2007 + 36 more book reviews

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This was a great read. It's a good alternative to the "Girlfriend's Guide To..." series. While my parenting theory and practice are a little different than mine, it a good reflection on parenthood. Recommended for all Gen X parents.

Currently 0/5 Stars.

Paula H. reviewed The Big Rumpus: A Mother's Tale from the Trenches on 1/29/2007 + 8 more book reviews

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

great memoir from a parent who might not fit the "norm"--whatever *that* is--of parenting. humourous, insightful

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