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“With humor, heart, and a willingness to bare her soul—even when it might seem a little uncomfortable to do so—Molly proves once again that she is as gifted at telling tales about motherhood as she is at delivering the news on television every night.”
—The Charlotte Observer
BOOK THREE (most recent):
Molly Grantham’s third book is the continuing chronicle of how you can love your kids and a career, as told by a woman willing to bare her soul. Her authenticity makes you think about your own path, choices, and ability to be human in our unpredictable and beautiful world.
This book begins in April of 2020, as a pandemic unexpectedly shut things down. Molly, pregnant at the time, found herself teaching fractions to her third-grader and listening to her preschooler whine for attention, all while putting on makeup and high heels to report some of the most important headlines of our time, live, to 100,000 people a night. You’d think after two kids and two books, a person would know what they were doing. But that’s the beauty of Practice Makes...Progress. Through the chaos and coffee, Molly shows how perfection isn’t the goal; some days are simply about growth. As Molly relays the Good, the Bad, and the Always Real, she deftly reminds us that you learn as you go, no matter the amount of experience behind you. It’s crucial to stop and find magic in the mess.
“Molly Grantham’s books demonstrate that not only is she an exceptional news anchor, but she’s a gifted writer as well. Practice Makes… Progress reminds us of the wholly disconcerting and upending times of COVID. Molly’s honesty, rawness, and humor shines through, making this book a delight to read. This book is a warm-hearted page-turner, by a woman who always keeps it real, and is wise and witty to boot.”
—Betsy Thorpe, Book Editor and Author
BOOK TWO:
What you don't normally see on television is that behind Molly Grantham’s polished image, she's juggling to keep the balls of life up in the air. The Juggle is Real is a raw look at messy realities many of us face: The constant rotation of whatever's barreling toward us next.
Grantham's first book, Small Victories, ended beside her mother's hospice bed. That's where this one begins—seeing the circle of life through her children's eyes. From there, it's a chronicle of ups and downs, including endless arguments over what to wear, emergency surgeries, beloved pets, and the hysterical one-kid parade of her son's battery-operated mini ice-cream truck through busy city streets. All interwoven with Grantham's public and often nutty job. Her honesty will have you crying and laughing out loud at this continuing story of loving kids and a career.
“Molly Grantham is real. And her authenticity as a mom and a fallible human being shines through every one of her pages in this compelling collection of parenting essays.”
—The Huffington Post
BOOK ONE:
During maternity leave with her second child, television news anchor Molly Grantham started writing weekly Facebook posts about her endless attempts to "keep it all together." Shining an honest—and often funny—light on her own parental struggles was an unexpected transition for this journalist used to reporting on gangs, crime, and serious social issues. But the real surprise came in how many people related to her raw takes on parenthood.
From her admission that changing diapers and constant feedings aren't all they're cracked up to be, to missing her career and "me" time, Small Victories: The Off-Camera Life of an On-Camera Mom is a month-by-month progression of one woman's journey through the early years of parenting, and the solidarity she discovers by sharing her story with the community.
“Am I brave enough to admit my mothering-fail moments to the world, especially a world in which people are viciously judgmental about other people's parenting? And even more, would I be willing to do that if I worked in an industry where a polished, perfect appearance is part of the job description? I'm not sure. But thank God, Molly is.”
— Author Kimmery Martin, The Queen of Hearts and The Antidote to Everything