Momzillas
Momzillas by Jill Kargman, published by Broadway Books in 2007, is a humorous exploration of motherhood within the elite circles of Manhattan society. This edition spans 282 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Hannah Allen, who, after relocating to the Upper East Side with her husband and young daughter, becomes entangled in the competitive world of affluent mothers. As she navigates the pressures of parenting in this high-stakes environment, Hannah faces unsolicited advice from her new friends and her socially conscious mother-in-law.
Readers will find a satirical take on family life and the challenges of city living, as Kargman delves into the absurdities of parenting among the wealthy. The story highlights the lengths to which these mothers go to secure their children’s success, often turning them into pawns in a relentless game of social status. Through Hannah’s experiences, the book presents a vivid portrayal of the humorous yet scathing realities of motherhood in a competitive urban landscape.
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A hilarious and deliciously scathing send-up of motherhood as practiced in the upper echelons of Manhattan society, from the coauthor of “The Right Address” and “Wolves in Chic Clothing.
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The mothers on Manhattan’s chic Upper East Side are highly educated, extremely wealthy, and very competitive. They throw themselves and all of their energy and resources into full-time child rearing, turning their kids into the unwitting pawns in a game where success is measured in precocious achievements, jam-packed schedules, and elite private-school pedigrees.
Hannah Allen has recently moved to the neighborhood with her New York City-bred investment banker husband and their two-year-old daughter, Violet. She’s immediately inundated by an outpouring of advice from her not-so-well-intentioned new friends and her overbearing, socially conscious mother-in-law, who coach her on matters ranging from where to buy the must-have $300 baby dress to how to get into the only pre-pre-preschool that counts. Despite her better instincts and common sense, Hannah soon finds herself caught up in the competitive whirl of high-stakes mothering.
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