Class Mom

Laurie Gelmans clever debut novel about a year in the life of a kindergarten class moma brilliant send-up of the petty and surprisingly cutthroat terrain of parent politics.Jen Dixon is not your typical Kansas City kindergarten class momor mom in general. Jen already has two college-age daughters by two different (probably) musicians]and its her second time around the class mom block with five-year-old Maxthis time with a husband and father by her side. Though her best friend and PTA President sees her as the wisest candidate for the job (or oldest)]not all of the other parents agree.From recording parents response times to her emails about helping in the classroom]to requesting contributions of special brownies for curriculum night]not all of Jens methods win approval from the other moms. Throw in an old flame from Jens past]a hyper-sensitive allergy mom, a surprisingly sexy kindergarten teacher]and an impossible-to-please Real Housewife-wannabe]causing problems at every turn]and the job really becomes much more than she signed up for. Relatable]irreverent]and hilarious in the spirit of Maria Semple this is a fresh]welcome voice in fictionthe kind of audiobook that real moms clamor for]and a vicarious listen for all mothers]who will be laughing as they are liberated by Gelmans acerbic truths.