{"product_id":"the-mother-hood-by-vanessa-de-carvalho-9780473776312","title":"The Mother Hood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet’s meet in \u003cem\u003eThe Mother Hood\u003c\/em\u003e – because we were never meant to do it alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanessa De Carvalho’s debut novel is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Marian Keyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when motherhood isn’t what you expect? When it's not instinctual and feels impossible to handle on your own?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaffi, Lena, and Violet’s friendship is a source of comfort as they navigate the daily joys and frequent trials of early motherhood. They rant over lukewarm coffee at the playground. Their group chat is a never-ending stream of questions. But behind the supportive emojis and shared snacks, each woman is quietly unravelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaffi struggles to balance work, family, and her relationship—until an unexpected attraction forces her to confront what she truly wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLena, a stay-at-home mother of one, yearns for more children. Her growing envy impacts who she is as a parent, partner, and friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViolet cruises through pregnancy only to be blindsided by the isolating fog of postnatal depression, struggling to bond with the baby she thought she was ready for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe friendship has survived despite the women’s differences, but will they support each other as life becomes ever more challenging? Or will the village they’ve built start to crumble?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47594528997612,"sku":"9780473776312","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780473776312-the-mother-hood.jpg?v=1777866071","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-mother-hood-by-vanessa-de-carvalho-9780473776312","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}