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eggjen's review against another edition
3.0
This was one of those books that I read at just the right time. While I didn't always agree with the author's views, I did see myself in a lot of her stories - I think most parents will see themselves in a lot of their stories. And anyone who has ever struggled to live in the moment, relax and just be - this is a book for you.
kalima97's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
hldonavant's review against another edition
Recommended by a friend. A must read for all mommies.
jrsouthwick's review against another edition
2.0
I probably would’ve enjoyed this one more if I had read it instead of listening to it on audiobook. The authors voice really grated on me. 😬
labyrinth_witch's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very helpful book with short chapters that helped me realign myself with the concept of mothering. I most enjoyed her reflections on the story lines we tell ourselves about our children- how we feed them our anxieties whether we mean to or not. Ultimately our storylines about them are our storylines about ourselves made external. That was really eye-opening for me.
veegeee's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent book for new moms. Motherhood is a practice and this book is a beautiful reminder.
katiez624's review against another edition
5.0
I've read quite a few memoirs about motherhood in the past few years, but this one was really unlike the rest. I really loved the way the author wove her personal stories into the wisdom that she has learned over the years from her spiritual journey. She brings up the toughest challenges that motherhood brings about (discipline, feeding your child, keeping a routine, etc.) and imparts insight on how to face them and view them with a different lens. She is not preachy about her beliefs, but rather shares the insight she has learned as a Buddhist that applies directly to the task of raising another human.
I would highly recommend this book to mothers who are looking for advice, comfort, inspiration, but most of all, encouragement that you're on the right track.
I would highly recommend this book to mothers who are looking for advice, comfort, inspiration, but most of all, encouragement that you're on the right track.
slavic_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
This book did fall short for me a little. The book did the opposite to me than the title indicated. I hoped to find some peace reading this book, but I found it made me anxious. It just felt like the author giving examples of her path through motherhood was miserable and unsure all the way through. It may have been that way but as a mother myself, yes there were plenty of moments where I didn’t feel my best or felt like a screw up, but I definitely didn’t feel that way all the time. It just felt super dramatic and I am glad I didn’t read this book when I was pregnant, because I have a feeling I would be so much more nervous having my baby then I was.