Beautiful Chaos

Beautiful Chaos by Jessica Urlichs is a soul-stirring collection of poems that explores the profound and multifaceted journey of motherhood. As an instant Sunday Times Bestseller, this collection has resonated deeply with readers around the globe, capturing the essence of what it means to be a mother through its raw and honest portrayal.

Selected poems from the bestselling author and Instagram poet, Jessica Urlichs, have been carefully curated to celebrate the magic in everyday life. Urlichs’ remarkable ability to find beauty in the ordinary is encapsulated in each poem, making Beautiful Chaos a timeless treasure for mothers and those who cherish the powerful bond between parent and child.

'These words awaken the magic of life by celebrating the ordinary.' - Giovanna Fletcher

Motherhood is a complex journey filled with moments of messiness and beauty, hardship and humbling experiences. In this collection, Urlichs takes you on a heartfelt journey that spans from the earliest days of pregnancy through to the school-age years of a child’s life. Each poem serves as a testament to the highs and lows of parenting, the joy and heartache, and the loss and rediscovery of self.

Upon becoming a mother, Jessica Urlichs found inspiration in the everyday moments, realising that the ordinary is, in fact, extraordinary. Beautiful Chaos captures the sacredness and tenderness of early motherhood and is an unapologetic reflection on the struggles that accompany it. These poems chronicle every aspect of the journey - the soaring highs, the devastating lows, the confusion and clarity, the moments of losing and finding oneself, and the way our children reflect our own image back to us with brutal honesty and unwavering love.

This poignant collection will inspire vulnerability and offer a cathartic, healing experience for readers. Whether you are reminiscing about times past or navigating the beautiful chaos of the present, these poems will ground you in the moment and make you feel seen. Comforting and reflective, Beautiful Chaos is a soothing balm for anyone immersed in the wondrous and wild journey of motherhood.