Mama Needs a Minute! A Candid, Funny, All-Too-Relatable Comic Memoir about Surviving Motherhood

A Boston Globe Most Anticipated Parenting Book of Spring 2025

From Mary Catherine Starr, the beloved artist behind the viral @momlife_comics Instagram account adored by moms worldwide, comes Mama Needs a Minute! — a deeply funny, illustrated memoir that captures the chaos, joy, exhaustion, guilt, and endless laundry of modern motherhood.

With humor, warmth, and brutally honest anecdotes, this comic memoir shines a light on the often invisible labor that leaves moms feeling like they’re losing themselves — and their minds! Whether you’re battling sleep regressions, wiping sweet potato off the walls, simmering with spousal resentment (both deserved and undeserved), or just trying to pee without an audience, Mama Needs a Minute! perfectly captures what every mom knows in her heart to be true: motherhood is @#$% hard — and absolutely amazing.

Filled with Mary Catherine Starr’s signature wit and keen observational humor, this candid, irreverent collection explores the hilarious absurdities of mom life, making you laugh, cry, and feel truly seen — like a comforting chat with your best mom-friend.

About the Creator: Mary Catherine Starr (@momlife_comics) has earned a devoted following, with her work featured on Cup of Jo, Motherly, and The Huffington Post. Now, for the first time, her fans can dive into her own motherhood journey through her comic drawings and sharp insights — all in one beautifully giftable book.

Why You’ll Love It: Parenthood is a universal experience, and like Horizontal Parenting and Mommy Cusses, this book delivers relatable, humorous takes that every mom will appreciate — a perfect dose of comic relief for overwhelmed parents everywhere.