About Why Some Animals Eat Their Young

A contemporary Erma Bombeck extols the highs and lows of parenting

When Dallas Louis decided that all she wanted was to meet and marry her Prince Charming and become a mom, she had no idea what was in store for her. But she would soon find out. After only seven months of dating the love of her life, she married him, and within the course of twenty-six months, she gave birth to three children. Her husband knew her longer pregnant than not pregnant!

In this laugh-out-loud book, Dallas shares highlights of what happened in her world once all her dreams came true. She would like readers to find comfort in knowing they aren’t the only ones suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or buyer’s remorse. And, yes, it’s okay to admit that both of these conditions apply to parenting, though hopefully not all the time.

Channeling Erma Bombeck, Dallas will tell you the things your friends won’t and the things other books are too afraid to print. With her irreverent humor and brash “tell it like it is” style, she’ll help you laugh at everyday situations, easing the pressure of the toughest job in the world: being a mom.

Praise 

“A compassionate and rather humorous look at motherhood . . . This book will have readers feeling refreshed. . . . A great, lighthearted read.”—Readers’ Favorite (5 stars)

“Narrated in a style akin to Erma Bombeck: earthy, matter-of-fact, and simply hilarious, as well as thought-provoking. Mothers seeking a bit of humor about their child-rearing experiences will find it in droves . . . It’s especially important because without humor, surviving this stage of family life becomes questionable.”—Midwest Book Review

“Parenting is like taking a permanent vacation into the wild kingdom complete with biting and gnashing of teeth . . . Postpartum depression hits moms hard, and Dallas’s comedic take on all the highs and lows of motherhood is hilarious and relatable. If you love being a mother but struggle with motherhood, this book is for you!”—Jackie Miller, Snarky Mother Nutrition

“Reading this book is like having a cup of coffee with a friend—a good, brutally honest one. God must be laughing because these stories made it to print. This book will remind you that despite all your chaos, you are not alone.”—Kerri Pomarolli, comedian and author of Confessions of the Proverbs 32 Woman

“The title just sucked me in, and I literally sat down on a Sunday afternoon and read through the whole book, with several outbursts of laughter as I read. . . . There is a great deal to be learned from this author and her unique style of writing.”—Joesette Huffman, Learning Curve

“This book is just what every mom needs to read; it’ll give you a laugh-out-loud break that will help you survive the most mommy-ness situations you could encounter. . . . [Dallas] lifts back the curtain to give her readers a peek into the real life that is kept hidden away by most of the world on social media.”—Lisa Healy, Syncopated Mama

Awards

Mom’s Choice Gold Award, Adult Books
Ben Franklin Silver Award, Parenting and Family
IPPY Bronze Awards, Humor and Nonfiction Book Cover
Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite, Parenting and Family
International Book Award Finalist, Parenting and Family, and Nonfiction Book Cover
NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite, Parenting and Family
Best Book Award Finalist, Parenting and Family

About the Author

Dallas Louis grew up in Austin, Texas. She earned a BA degree in Christianity from Houston Baptist University and served as the women’s ministry director of her church for seven years. A former field leader for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International, Dallas now travels the country speaking . . . READ MORE