Zibby's Bookshop is excited to welcome Zibby Award-winning author Meagan Gordon Scheuerman in discussion about her book, BABIES ARE THE WORST: A MEMOIR ABOUT MOTHERHOOD, PPD, & BEYOND.
About the book:
Having a baby is supposed to be one of the most magical things that can happen to a person. Or so they say… Meagan Gordon Scheuerman was nearly a year into motherhood before she realized she had postpartum depression. Instead of thinking she was sick, she thought her vision of motherhood was a sham and a lie. She wasn’t entirely wrong. She was also in more trouble than she knew. Babies Are The Worst explores the unexpected challenges that parenthood presents, with humor, hope, and a little help from her friends.The book is divided into three sections. The first, “My PPD Journey,” chronicles Meagan’s journey into motherhood, including the depression that snuck up on her and knocked her sideways. Having never experienced mental illness until PPD, she didn’t recognize the symptoms and hid her new reality from everyone around her until she sought help. Part Two, “On Miscarriage & Fertility,” discusses being well enough to try for another child, along with the struggles that followed. Part Three, “Not Alone,” includes interviews and first-person accounts from other mothers who each experienced postpartum issues for differing reasons, none of which include clinical depression.This memoir is not just for women with PPD. This book is for every person who is left wondering, “Am I crazy for thinking this is sometimes the worst?” You’re not the only one thinking it. Let’s dive in."Self-help meets Chick-lit - Scheuerman's story shines in her remarkably raw and real depiction of postpartum depression."- Abigail Levrini, PhD, author of "Succeeding with Adult ADHD" (APA, 2012) and "ADHD Coaching: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals" (APA, 2015)
About the authors:
Meagan Gordon Scheuerman lives in Florida with her husband and two ridiculously cute children. Before penning her first memoir, she worked as an actor in NYC and LA for over a decade, played on a few game shows, and did some random modeling. She’s likely been in your living room without you realizing it. She grew up in Ft. Pierce, FL, graduated from the University of Florida, and is finally putting her English degree to use. These days you can find her teaching music to babies and toddlers, chasing her own kids around, and still dreaming of getting her Oscar one day.
Lynn Downey is an LA-based professional actor, writer/director/producer & mindset mentor. With Work of Art Coaching, Lynn is on a mission to empower actors, artists & professional creatives to fall back in love with their art, career & life. On any stage, at any stage. www.workofartcoaching.com
