About this Event
Please welcome Libby Ward and KC Davis to celebrate the release of Libby's debut Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself!
This event is ticketed.
- Start time: 7:00 P.M.
- Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line.
- Location: The second floor of BookPeople.
The author will be signing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.
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About the book:
“This book will awaken mothers to their truth and transform how they parent forever. With compassion and clarity, Honest Motherhood reveals that the path to becoming a more present parent begins with becoming a more whole woman.” —Dr. Shefali, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent
"Libby is shifting the cultural narrative in a way that will echo for generations. HONEST MOTHERHOOD is a powerful blend of truth-telling and rebellion—a rallying cry for women to stop carrying what was never theirs to hold." —Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play
An unflinchingly honest and disarmingly funny memoir from an exhausted mom who broke under the pressure to do it all, found herself in the rubble, and then paved her way out by telling the truth.
When Libby Ward became a mother, she thought she was prepared. Determined to give her kids a childhood different from her own, she clung to the world’s “shoulds” like her children’s future depended on it. That was her first mistake.
A couple of years later, with a toddler around her ankle, a needy baby in her arms, and yesterday’s dishes waiting in the sink, she found herself fantasizing about a hospital stay just to get a flippin’ break. With a silent rage coursing through her veins, she did what any overachieving people pleaser would do—she wallowed in shame and tried harder. Self-care! Routine! Sleep when the baby sleeps! When it didn’t work, she wondered: Why, with so much advice at our fingertips, is motherhood still so hard?
In Honest Motherhood, Libby takes us on a journey of unlearning the myth of the ideal mother. She candidly shares the experiences many mothers have but few feel safe enough to say out loud—the lack of support, the mental load, the invisibility, the cycles they’re breaking, and the longing to matter again. By untangling her social conditioning from her childhood trauma, Libby lets go of guilt, serves the chicken nuggets, and discovers that prioritizing herself isn’t selfish—it’s a necessity.
Equal parts memoir and manifesto, flush with refreshing takeaways, Honest Motherhood is a rallying cry for moms to let go of perfection, choose themselves, and give their kids what they need most—a mother who is present and whole.
About the author:
Libby Ward is a writer, speaker, and advocate redefining the motherhood narrative. Through her social media platforms, Libby is known to connect and empower women with honesty, humor, and her relatable voice. She has been featured on the BBC, Good Morning America, and is a member of Reese Witherspoon’s inaugural Hello Sunshine Collective. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two children.
About the moderator:
KC Davis is a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, and the person behind the mental health platform Struggle Care. KC’s compassionate and practical approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness, and hard seasons of life has drawn over a million followers on social media in less than a year. Her book How to Keep House While Drowning has sold over 300,000 copies and is currently an Amazon bestseller.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States
USD 35.17
