Author : Bradley Trevor Greive
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 12,28 MB
Release : 2003-03-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780740719899
Combines photographs of animals with text recognizing the difficulties mothers face daily and paying tribute to their accomplishments.
Author : Cori Howard
Publisher :
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 35,67 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN :
Most mothers don’t have time for long conversations. They may want them, crave them, begin them again and again — but they are being constantly interrupted by their partners, work, and the day-to-day chaos of busy lives.Between Interruptionsis a remarkable collection of original essays that explores what is unspoken, cut off, or lost in those interrupted conversations. The book asks what happens when children’s lives interrupt their mothers'. What prayers, what cries, what taboo thoughts are suddenly left unspoken? Laid bare are the exhilarating, sometimes heartbreaking true confessions and secret longings of mothers of all ages, cultures, and classes. Marina Jiménez struggles with her decision to return to her job as a journalist — in a war zone. Carrie-Anne Moss brings readers into her home during her self-imposed, 40-day seclusion after the birth of her first son. Elizabeth Renzetti and Katrina Onstad search for friends in motherhood. Estee Klar-Wolfond finds perfection in autism. Provocative, funny, and honest,Between Interruptionshighlights the transformation to motherhood and its impact on women's identity, ambition, and relationships.
Author : Lisa-Jo Baker
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 17,87 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1414387857
A lawyer with a well-stamped passport and a passion for human rights, Lisa-Jo Baker never wanted to be a mom. And then she had kids. Having lost her own mother to cancer as a teenager, Lisa-Jo felt lost on her journey to womanhood and wholly unprepared to raise children.Surprised by Motherhoodis Lisa-Jo's story of becoming and being a mom, and in the process, discovering that all the "what to expect" and "how to" books in the world can never truly prepare you for the sheer exhilaration, joy, and terrifying love that accompanies motherhood.Set partly in South Africa and partly in the US (with a slight detour to Ukraine along the way), Surprised by Motherhoodis a poignant memoir of one woman's dawning realization that being a mom isn't about being perfect--it's about being present.
Author : Bradley Trevor Greive
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 2011-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1449414087
Getting to the heart of the role fathers play in our lives, this volume blends poignant pictures and special thoughts to communicate appreciation and love for all Dad's efforts over the years.
Author : Meaghan O'Connell
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 28,31 MB
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0316393835
A raw, funny, and fiercely honest account of becoming a mother before feeling like a grown up. When Meaghan O'Connell got accidentally pregnant in her twenties and decided to keep the baby, she realized that the book she needed -- a brutally honest, agenda-free reckoning with the emotional and existential impact of motherhood -- didn't exist. So she decided to write it herself. And Now We Have Everything is O'Connell's exploration of the cataclysmic, impossible-to-prepare-for experience of becoming a mother. With her dark humor and hair-trigger B.S. detector, O'Connell addresses the pervasive imposter syndrome that comes with unplanned pregnancy, the fantasies of a "natural" birth experience that erode maternal self-esteem, post-partum body and sex issues, and the fascinating strangeness of stepping into a new, not-yet-comfortable identity. Channeling fears and anxieties that are still taboo and often unspoken, And Now We Have Everything is an unflinchingly frank, funny, and visceral motherhood story for our times, about having a baby and staying, for better or worse, exactly yourself. Smart, funny, and true in all the best ways, this book made me ache with recognition." -- Cheryl Strayed
Author : Ariel Gore
Publisher : Seal Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 29,4 MB
Release : 2004-11-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781580051231
Collects stories and essays from the first ten years of the zine Hip mama, including "The other day when I was poor," and "Mothers don't fart."
Author : Rachel Marie Martin
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 37,98 MB
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0735291403
Full-time FindingJoy.net blogger, speaker, marketer, podcaster, and single mom of seven, Rachel Marie Martin presents a rallying cry to anyone who believes the lie that she is "just a mom." Over the years, you willingly pour everything you have into your family, but in the process, you lose the essence of who you are. In her characteristic raw and visceral style, Rachel teaches you how to rewrite the pages of your story, follow your passion, and discover the beauty of who you are. Drawing on lessons from her own incredible journey--together with insight from conversations with thousands of other women--Rachel encourages moms to break cycles, take off masks, and prevent fear from taking control. She balances her "no excuses" approach with breathing room and grace for those messy moments in life and mothering. Rachel reminds you there is always a reason to hope, to move forward, and to dare the impossible. You can make changes. You can pursue dreams, find yourself, and live a life of deep happiness and boundless joy. Stop waiting for "someday." Take hold of the moment, and say yes to your dreams.
Author : Angela Miller
Publisher : Conran Octopus
Page : pages
File Size : 44,69 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Bereavement
ISBN : 9781940014197
Every loss mama deserves to be reminded she is the mother of all mothers.
Author : Ashlee Gadd
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 10,16 MB
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 031008461X
Are you an imperfect, trying-her-best mom? If you're over reading parenting advice, The Magic of Motherhood should be your next read. Motherhood can often feel overwhelming and isolating. Your feelings swing between joy and uncertainty, intense love and anxiety, laughter and tears. Ashlee Gadd and the writers behind the popular blog Coffee + Crumbs have written a beautiful reminder of your identity, both as a woman and a mother. The Magic of Motherhood is a curated collection of honest stories weaving together the love, joy, and magnificent heartache of motherhood. Instead of offering advice, the writers offer something even better: their hearts. You'll read essays about identity, adoption, body image, miscarriage, friendship, faith, and more. After reading, mothers will: Find joy in both beauty and mess Discover a renewed strength and sisterhood Be reassured that they are not alone Want to gift this book on Mother's Day, birthdays, baby showers, National Best Friend Day, and other holidays New and seasoned moms will enjoy The Magic of Motherhood. This book is a love letter to mothers everywhere. Essays from Ashlee Gadd of Coffee + Crumbs and its contributors will provide solidarity for all moms.
Author : Bradley Trevor Greive
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 46,54 MB
Release : 2011-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1449414052
Greive strikes at the heart of the mother-child relationship inside "Dear Mom." Now this ode to mom-dom receives an update, featuring special hand-colored enhancements to the book's captivating black-and-white photographs, author-illustrated end papers, and a gilt-highlighted cover.
