Renowned journalist, television presenter and best selling author Jessica Rowe explores the demands of social media perfection, her bustling media career and family pressures in her latest book, Diary of a Crap Housewife.

Rowe has graced television screens across Australia for more than two decades, hosting Studio 10,  First at Five and The Today Show, as well as being a news presenter for Weekend SunriseHer foray into writing is no one-off, with her published books including The Best of Times, The Worst of Times, Love. Wisdom. Motherhood, and her 2015 memoir, Is This My Beautiful Life? reaching acclaimed success.

As a loving mother of two, Rowe provides a dose of realism and honesty to women everywhere who struggle with the never ending fight between work and family. She uses her down to earth writing to unite and connect her readers who are trying to find balance in their lives. Through humour and honesty, this personal diary serves as a guide to those who may not feel like they are the perfect mother, wife or cook, and asks them to focus on the important aspects of family life, serving as a reminder to women to be more gentle on themselves.

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