"My hope was to do what many other books have done for me, which is to tell one person’s story in a way that makes other people look at their own lives differently or perhaps understand something about themselves better. "–Mary Laura Philpott, interview in Hippocampus
What booksellers are saying about Bomb Shelter
- Mary Laura does what no one else can – muse about mortality and make you laugh. Reading her
essays is like sitting down on the porch with her and having a glass of wine. Her worries are OUR
worries, only we rarely discuss them aloud (and none of us are as funny as Mary Laura). ―Sissy Gardner from Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN
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- A memoir in essays, BOMB SHELTER tackles some pretty monumental moments in Philpott’s life, starting with a medical emergency for her son to taking care of her family during the pandemic. Although the specifics will be different by readers, most of us have faced pivotal moments in our lives, and we certainly share those same questions – from “how did I get here?” to “should I have known?” Philpott’s candor in writing is refreshing; just as in I MISS YOU WHEN I BLINK, I found myself laughing and crying at the commonality of how we approach life, aging, and the world. ―Beth Seufer Buss from Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, NC
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- Mary Laura Philpott’s Bomb Shelter reads like a long coffee date with a dear friend. This memoir
covers a lot of the emotional nuances of parenting and Philpott is a kindred spirit. Give this book
to any parent who needs a virtual hug and assurance that they are indeed doing a good job. ―Rachel Watkins from Avid Bookshop in Athens, GA
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About Mary Laura Philpott
Mary Laura Philpott, author of the national bestseller I Miss You When I Blink, writes essays that examine the overlap of the absurd and the profound in everyday life. Her writing has been featured frequently by The New York Times and appears in such outlets as The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Real Simple, and more. A former bookseller, she also hosted an interview program on Nashville Public Television for several years. Mary Laura lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her family.
