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This is less of a How To and more of a Me, Too book. This is Lisa-Jo's story... but really, it is all of us!
Lisa-Jo walks you through the footsteps of her life in grace and beauty... the way she describes things with words will make you ache to see, to smell, to feel it for yourself, and then - when you keep reading, you could swear that you were aching, smelling, and feeling it for yourself right in the midst of these pages.
There is a gifting that she has that builds up and encourages... a sisterhood in motherhood that simply lovingly just scooches on over and makes room. In her brave honesty of how she has loved and lost; how she didn't want to be a Mom and then all of the sudden she did...and she was; in how she shares those wretched hard days of babies and toddler years and the raw truth of having to learn to love, and forgive, and love, and... you get it... you've probably lived it too and that is the point!
On page 30 - only page 30 - Lisa-Jo writes it clear - this ache in my heart for the season that I am in, and she is no where near it yet! I am a Mama to an Only Nearly Grown Girlie... we are in that lovely hard transition space of letting go and leaning in... the dance of becoming less Authority, more Friend. So when I read these words... I knew! I knew that whole book through would be filled with grace and knowing - even though she has yet to Mother through the latter years of childhood and teendom. She wrote this: "Mothers may want to find room to breathe, to weep, to panic. But they don't want it to end --this delivering, shaping, cheering, loving, bringing life into the world."
Amen! We don't. I don't. I don't want it to end and here is the biggest Surprised by Motherhood reality:
It doesn't!
For better (on the good days!) or worse (on the less than good ones!) - it doesn't ever end! This Mothering that leaks out and over and fills in gaps and covers over wounds... it never ends! It has become part of who we are, it's not just what we do.
We mother because we are Mama's. We are Surprised by Motherhood because who knew a human being could have this capacity to love so fiercly... to protect and serve... to care for a tiny (or not so tiny) human, even when we feel so unable, unworthy, unqualified? Who knew God could work through a sleep deprived, cranky post pardom Mama, and rock us all deeper and deeper in love at 3a.m.? Who knew that somehow - having your very heart beating on the outside of you changes how you breath and move and changes what you hope for and cling to?
So whether you are a Mom, you have a Mom, or you know a Mom... Surprised by Motherhood should be at home on your bookshelf and in your gift closet... this book needs to be given on Mother's Day and at every Baby Shower from here on out because what we must know... what we must remember is that this Motherhood thing? We don't have to go it alone!
He's got you. We've got you... and there is room on our bench, and we'll even share the chocolate!
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Customers find this book refreshing and encouraging, with delightful writing that resonates with women everywhere. The memoir mixes real-life experiences with humor, making readers laugh and cry, while being totally honest and relatable for mothers in all stages of motherhood. They appreciate its readability and consider it a good gift for others, with one customer describing it as a beautiful gift to mothers everywhere.
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86 customers mention content, 82 positive, 4 negative
...Reading her story will give you something to think about. Great book, I've recommended it to and given it to a number of the women in my life.Read more
I loved this book. It brought about tears and laughter and it is a truly wonderful story....Read more
Very good read!Read more
Just what my heart needed to hear. LOVED this book!Read more
30 customers mention writing style, 30 positive, 0 negative
...Beautifully written. A must read for a Christian mama :)Read more
...It is a beautiful, poetic, real breath of encouragement and hope. It brought tears, laughter, and awakening as I read it....Read more
Such a beautifully written book. Thoughtful and thought-provoking and so, so encouraging. I have already bought several copies to give as gifts.Read more
...This book is written so well and speaks to the hearts of many mothers who have grand expectations over their lives and end up with something a...Read more
28 customers mention relatability, 26 positive, 2 negative
...Lisa-Jo Baker is more than likable, she's relatable in a way that feels as if she's reading and writing your own story, not just hers. As a daughter....Read more
...met her in person, it feels like I know her...all because of her vulnerability and honesty to crack open the truth about being a mom....Read more
Very personal, very heartwarmingRead more
...roses-and-chocolates romantic, but is real, and true and so very relateable....Read more
22 customers mention humor, 22 positive, 0 negative
...Absolutely recommend it to every new mother. Easy to read, funny, and inspiring.Read more
...It brought tears, laughter, and awakening as I read it....Read more
...This book made me laugh and cry as I reflected on my own experience as a mom, and I find myself refreshed knowing that I am not alone in my...Read more
...This book was laugh out loud funny, bold and bravely written, for all the Mamas out there. Highly recommend reading this book. I loved it.Read more
21 customers mention honesty, 21 positive, 0 negative
...What I felt was normal! She's honest about the sometimes hard "trench" times of mommy-hood but she is also uplifting without being fake....Read more
...Insightful, authentic, gut-wrenching, thought-provoking and funny... all at the same tme... how does she do it?1...Read more
...isn't perfect and isn't always roses-and-chocolates romantic, but is real, and true and so very relateable....Read more
Her experience of motherhood is written straight from the heart. Very insightful and easy read! Would recommend to any mom!Read more
19 customers mention story, 18 positive, 1 negative
An amazing story of a coming of age into motherhood. Vivid narrative brings her personal story and journey to life. HIGHLY recommended.Read more
It would’ve been a lovely story if it didn’t get so uncomfortably religious....Read more
...Her real life stories and candid humor mad me laugh and I wanted to pretty much highlight the entire book to share with friends....Read more
...It brought about tears and laughter and it is a truly wonderful story....Read more
17 customers mention readability, 15 positive, 2 negative
Quick and easy read about one women's journey into motherhood.Read more
This is less of a How To and more of a Me, Too book. This is Lisa-Jo's story... but really, it is all of us!...Read more
...Highly recommended. Worth the time to read esp if motherhood is a struggleRead more
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...a poignant, heart touching account of womanhood, bravery, the love of Christ, and what it means to be a mother....Read more
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The only book on motherhood you will ever need!!
there is no other parenting book you will need. #SurprisedByMotherhood helps you believe in yourself as a parent. I know for me, living in the chaos created by myself has been one of the most integral parts of knowing that I am okay as a mom.. Get your copy, and go download the three sample chapters. You will be blessed beyond measure. Even if your mother days are over and you are a grandmother, or they haven't began yet and you are praying for a child or knowing you can't have children, praying for your friends that are mothers
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