Memoir / parenting
meltdown:
Why motherhood makes us angry and what to do about it
Mother of two and journalist Lauren Novak examines the taboo, but very real, issue of mum rage. Despite the stigma, 97 per cent of mothers say they experience anger in motherhood. It’s time we started talking about it…
I’m a self-confessed mum-rager, and this book made me feel seen in a way no other parenting book has. (Meltdown) … is both deeply validating and genuinely useful.
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A wonderful blend of humour, vulnerability and compassion, without sugarcoating the reality. My copy is covered in sticky notes to read to clients and friends.
“Novak writes with a clarity and warmth that feels genuinely supportive. Meltdown remains a valuable resource, offering much-needed support, recognition and practical explanations to new mothers, and to anyone seeking to support them.”
Why are so many women overcome with rage – at their partners, their children, even themselves – when they become mothers? Is it hormonal, a loss of control, lack of sleep? And why aren’t we talking about it?
Lauren Novak takes readers on a candid journey through her own experiences of mum rage and explores the raw and often unspoken emotions that many other mothers go through.
In delving into the physical, psychological and societal pressures that contribute to these intense feelings, she reveals just how common maternal anger is.
Yet Lauren also offers hope – and reassurance. With a blend of humour, understanding and insight, she breaks the silence around this taboo topic and provides practical advice and effective strategies for those of us struggling with such overwhelming emotions.
This book will resonate with so many mums and is a vital resource for anyone grappling with the complexities of motherhood and the powerful feelings it can incite.
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- ISBN: 9781460766781
- Pages: 320
- Publication Date: 28th January 2026
- Subjects: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Motherhood