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Just when you thought the definitions of the American family had become as broad and diverse as they could be, here comes Dani's hilarious look at her own.""-Dan Bucatinsky, Emmy Winning Actor Sometimes, the relationships you never saw coming are the ones that burrow into your heart and you refuse to give up. Intentionally child-free, Dani falls in love with Julian, a divorced father of two. Now, she must embrace a lifestyle she's purposely avoided or return to her single life, eating oatmeal for dinner, standing at the kitchen sink half-naked while listening to gospel music. Julian makes her feel like she's the heroine in a trashy romance novel, and they move in together. There, she's presented with a Whitman's Sampler of motherhood. The alternating weekends with his kids, Nicole and Tyler, are like babysitting-only without compensation. In time, she welcomes more responsibility and invests in the kids' well-being. And just when she falls in love with Nicole and Tyler, Julian pulls the rug out and dumps her for a natural blonde. It's not a traditional divorce, and Dani is unsure if she has the right to see the kids. But she will not be ignored nor abandoned, and she fights for a place in the kids' lives, which includes Marie-the ex of her ex. With Nicole and Tyler's insistence that Dani remains in their lives, and with Marie's help, they prove their far-reaching tenacity for love, friendship, and family.

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Uncensored and fearless. A gutsy book written with heartbreaking honesty and humor. A real (hilarious) look at the modern family! -Heather Dubrow, Actress, Author, RHOC Witty, engaging, and sweetly sharp, she's a new comic voice to reckon with. -Ali Wentworth, Actress and New York Times bestselling author. The budding friendship with the kids' mother, the ex of her ex, proves her far-reaching tenacity for love, friendship, and family. -Dan Bucatinsky, Emmy Award-Winning Actor ... a laugh-filled memoir... darkly funny... Narrated with honesty and wit, the book airs grievances and frustrations with nuance, flair, and comedic sensibilities... The comedy of awkward moments is emphasized, as when her boyfriend's son steals her dildo. Astute observations and juxtapositions enliven scenes. Each person in Alpert's story is multidimensional, evincing a deep understanding of human foibles and compassion for others. Uncertainty and heartbreak are imparted in an unflinching manner, resulting in satisfying, bittersweet lessons. -Wendy Hinman, Forward-Clarion Reviews Dani is one funny lady, and like many comics, she uses her life as a prime source for her material. - Yona Zeldis McDonough, Lilith Magazine There's no one quite like a Girlfriend Mom. - Karen Malone Wright, Founding Voice and Chief Executive, The NotMom Harrowing, hilarious, and ultimately hopeful. Her global effort to keep moving forward at all costs shows how going backwards can lead to some unexpected places - most surprisingly, to yourself. -Heidi Shink, Co-Author of 3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life An entertaining read of complex, emotional substance. Her perspective is not one I've seen before. - Lyz Rudolph-Michaels, Laura Carroll's LiveTrue Collection Alpert describes herself as a has-been cause she's never been, setting the tone for the brand of humor that this work is filled with... The heart of Step-Mom and the witty, unapologetic humor of Bridesmaids. -Ariel Arguelles, The Hopeful Wanderer Nora Ephron's spirit comes to mind. It's clear that she never stops thinking...a girl who looks the situation over 9 ways to Sunday and whose inner voice is probably always figuring out how she'll write about whatever's happening now, later. I laughed much, and felt the tears coming on, too. -Greg Stewart, Producer ... candidly & comedically shares her mistakes... unflinching, uncensored, raw emotion. Well-written, gutsy & compelling. -Tamara Limestahl, Mom_loves_reading

Uncensored and fearless. A gutsy book written with heartbreaking honesty and humor. A real (hilarious) look at the modern family! -Heather Dubrow, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Author. Witty, engaging, and sweetly sharp, she's a new comic voice to reckon with. -Ali Wentworth, Actress and New York Times bestselling author. The budding friendship with the kids' mother, the ex of her ex, proves her far-reaching tenacity for love, friendship, and family. -Dan Bucatinsky, Emmy Award-Winning Actor ... a laugh-filled memoir... darkly funny... Narrated with honesty and wit, the book airs grievances and frustrations with nuance, flair, and comedic sensibilities... The comedy of awkward moments is emphasized, as when her boyfriend's son steals her dildo. Astute observations and juxtapositions enliven scenes. Each person in Alpert's story is multidimensional, evincing a deep understanding of human foibles and compassion for others. Uncertainty and heartbreak are imparted in an unflinching manner, resulting in satisfying, bittersweet lessons. -Wendy Hinman, Foreword Reviews Dani is one funny lady, and like many comics, she uses her life as a prime source for her material. - Yona Zeldis McDonough, Lilith Magazine There's no one quite like a Girlfriend Mom. - Karen Malone Wright, Founding Voice and Chief Executive, The NotMom Harrowing, hilarious, and ultimately hopeful. Her global effort to keep moving forward at all costs shows how going backwards can lead to some unexpected places - most surprisingly, to yourself. -Heidi Shink, Co-Author of 3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life An entertaining read of complex, emotional substance. Her perspective is not one I've seen before. - Lyz Rudolph-Michaels, Laura Carroll's LiveTrue Collection Alpert describes herself as a has-been cause she's never been, setting the tone for the brand of humor that this work is filled with... The heart of Step-Mom and the witty, unapologetic humor of Bridesmaids. -Ariel Arguelles, The Hopeful Wanderer Nora Ephron's spirit comes to mind. It's clear that she never stops thinking...a girl who looks the situation over 9 ways to Sunday and whose inner voice is probably always figuring out how she'll write about whatever's happening now, later. I laughed much, and felt the tears coming on, too. -Greg Stewart, Producer ... candidly & comedically shares her mistakes... unflinching, uncensored, raw emotion. Well-written, gutsy & compelling. -Tamara Limestahl, Mom_loves_reading

The Girlfriend Mom is a laugh-filled memoir about going through the imperfect experiences of joining with a family. Dani Alpert's darkly funny memoir is about forging a relationship with her divorced boyfriend's children. Narrated with honesty and wit, the book airs grievances and frustrations with nuance, flair, and comedic sensibilities. Biting humor... astute observations and juxtapositions enliven scenes. Song lyrics open each chapter to set the tone; the book's catchy chapter titles are complementary. Each person in Alpert's story is made multidimensional, evincing a deep understanding of human foibles and compassion for others. Uncertainty and heartbreak are imparted in an unflinching manner, resulting in satisfying, bittersweet lessons.-- Forward-Clarion Reviews Her boobs are real, and so is her attitude. Witty, engaging, and sweetly sharp, she's a new comic voice to reckon with. - Ali Wentworth, Actress and New York Times bestselling author Just when you thought the definitions of the American family had become as broad and diverse as they could be, here comes Dani's hilariously honest look at her own! - Dan Bucatinsky, Emmy Award-winning Actor and Author Uncensored and fearless... The Girlfriend Mom is a gutsy book and a real (hilarious) look at the modern family! - Heather Dubrow, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Actress, and Author In her humorous new book, The Girlfriend Mom, she shares the good, the bad and the oh, so funny of taking on the role of an uncompensated babysitter-turned-confidant who can't imagine life without her boyfriend's kids. That is, until she has to, seven years later, when she's dumped for a natural blonde. --NYU Alumni, Class Notes The Girlfriend Mom is a compelling and modern book about families--those we are born into and those we choose to be a part of. Touching and moving, this book will make you laugh, cry, cringe in recognition, and delight in Dani's willingness to look like an ass. --Anonymous

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Dani Alpert is an award-winning writer. The Girlfriend Mom, is the winner of the 2020 Story Circle Network Sarton/Gilda Award in honor of the comedian Gilda Radner. Her work appears in numerous outlets. Her essay, You Can Leave Your Hat on Norman Lear was a finalist in the 48th New Millennium Writings for nonfiction.

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