"Wear your girdle over your straight jacket with pride".

Laugh along with tired, middle aged mom Julie Donner Andersen as she highlights the perks and problems faced by women over 40 whose kids and husbands are forcing them into the Funny Farm.

Fantastically illustrated by Derek Steele of Steele Studios, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (http://www.steelestudios.com), this new humor book is a rip roaring, laugh-a-minute funfest that will have you shouting "Hey, that's MY life she's talking about!"

“When I entered midlife and had a late-in-life baby, I decided to again write from experience - this time with humor! My illustrated humor book about midlife marriage and parenting - entitled "PARENTALLY INSANE: Insights From The Edge...of Midlife!” I am thrilled and humbled to have had this book chosen as a finalist in the humour category for ForeWord Magazine's "Book Of The Year 2004" awards. Sometimes we think we are all alone in our midlife angst, so it is my hope that you will find comfort in relating to the humorous and sometimes poignant stories I unabashedly share with my readers.” ~Julie Donner Andersen

Here’s what other writers are saying about “Parentally Insane: Insights From The Edge…of Midlife!”:

“You can reach into Julie Donner Andersen’s "Parentally Insane: Insights from the Edge of Midlife", pull out a sentence at random, and chances are it will be a one-liner to do a stand-up comedian proud…a book that sparkles from beginning to end with honesty, insight, and a celebration of that mystical, magical kingdom called Midlife Motherhood…Andersen stands in the company of women like Erma Bombeck, Phyllis Diller, and Roseanne—women who, rather than sacrifice individuality in the search for a cookie-cutter perfect, “Martha Stewart-ish” existence, proudly turn the spotlight on the imperfections of their real lives to reveal the true beauty within….A delightful, entertaining read!” ~ Betty Davenport Tesh, author of Future Perfect

“If you're disposed to stopping and smelling the roses, let author Julie Donner Andersen along on your adventure. At midlife, past it, or think it'll never happen, "Parentally Insane: Insights From The Edge of Midlife" has something to make you laugh, cry, or stand and cheer.”~ Bob Drews, author of Sandman and Derby Day

“In all my 40-something years I have never read anything that made me actually giggle out loud as often as I did while reading "Parentally Insane: Insights From The Edge of Midlife"! It is a masterpiece of daring truths and family hilarity. Once I started reading, I just couldn't stop! What an absolutely delightful book!” ~Kristi Sayles, author of The Day I Woke Up As An Ostrich - An Odd Collection for Christians

“Calling “PARENTALLY INSANE” funny is like calling the Atlantic Ocean a puddle, the Grand Canyon a hole in the ground, and Mount Everest a hill. From her opening salvo to her last sentence, Julie Donner Andersen holds the reader hostage in a prison constructed of gut busting, laugh out loud, slice of life humor reminiscent of Mark Twain, Will Rogers and Charlie Chaplin…All in all, this is an enjoyable romp through family life with all the veneer stripped off. Andersen shows us the family as it really is: dysfunctional, yet loving…In my opinion, (this book) is more than worth the price. It shows great wit, insightfulness, and family love.” ~Barbara Ann (Bobbie) Duffy, author of Songs of Survival: Life is a Journey

“Beware of the midlife mom who’s also an author: She’s armed with a sharp tongue, barbed humor, and rapid-fire wit…Julie Donner Andersen takes no prisoners and spares no sarcasm. If you’ve ever withstood the scorn of a Stepford-ish PTA zealot, felt like the world’s most experienced soccer mom, or had someone chirpily assume your kids are your grandkids, you too may be a midlife mom. This hilarious book should convince you you’re in good company.” ~Terri Mauro, author of The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder

“Andersen’s brand of humour shines a realistic light on midlife motherhood!” ~Susie Michelle Cortright, author of Rekindling Your Romance After Kids

“Heads up, Hollywood! This would make a fun sitcom!” ~Sharon Wren, author of Overworked and Underpaid…(Again)

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