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My Beautiful Mommy by Michale Salzhauer

I haven’t read this book yet, but I did hear the debate about it on NPR. A children’s book on… plastic surgery? People are getting so bent out of shape saying this is inappropriate for children. It’s hard for me to say whether or not I agree with the narrative, but if a kid’s mom is going out and getting plastic surgery then coming back with bandages on her face then unveiling a different nose — then obviously there’s a dialogue that needs to occur.

I’m not saying that I want to go under the knife anytime, but I do know that there are many people who have felt the need to go that route. And you know what? You bet that this has impact on their children, just like any surgery! Most of the comments were along the line of “We should just teach our kids to love them the way they are” etc, etc. But here’s the reality check: the plastic surgery? It’s happened, or it’s about to happen. It happens to be a choice some people make, whether or not you are for or against it. I hope this book is a good one. A parent is just being direct about what they are doing so their kid doesn’t crap their pants — might as well keep it real if you’re not going to keep your face real.

I tried to imagine myself as a child having to watch my parent go through this and not being educated or informed about it. I know I would be totally freaked out. I remember feeling a disconnect when my grandma got dentures and the shape of her face changed.

I’m not a fan of the way it is illustrated, I will say that. Kind of like Barbie Mommy go gets a tummy tuck.

Photo courtesty lostateminor.com.

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