Let's face it, motherhood can be tough. I've spoken to women who were CEO's of Fortune 500 Companies, those who were professional dancers and athletes and others who had remarkable accomplishments to their name. And every one of them said that motherhood was by far the most challenging (and rewarding) thing they had ever undertaken.
As moms, we've all had days when you just want to throw in the towel and yell "I quit"at the top of your lungs. There are days when you wonder if you're doing the right thing. Nights when you lie awake wondering if you're ruining your child for life. Moments of doubt, fear and guilt.....that's when you need a boost of faith, a touch of inspiration.
That's exactly what Mommy Power: Discovering Your Mommy Strength
by Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman delivers. Dr. Coleman is the daughter of world-reknown pastor and author Dr. Robert Schuller.
(Some of Dr. Schuller's books are Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!
, If It's Going to Be, It's up to Me: The Eight Proven Principles of Possibility Thinking
, The Be (Happy) Attitudes: 8 Positive Attitudes That Can Transform Your Life
, Success Is Never Ending, Failure Is Never Final
)Reading Mommy Power: Discovering Your Mommy Strength
was like speaking to an older and wiser mentor. Sheila candidly shares her experiences (and mistakes) as a mother. Trust me when I say that she's been in the trenches - she had 4 boys in just 7 years! The book is filled with both funny and heart-warming stories that not only entertain, but teach valuable lessons along the way. In each chapter Sheila shares her own experiences and what she learned from them. Each chapter also ends with relevant quotes from the Bible and a prayer for Moms who are dealing with the same or similar issues. The book has a decidedly Christian slant and as such, it probably wouldn't appeal to non-Christians. But for Christian Moms, Mommy Power: Discovering Your Mommy Strength
, may be just the boost you need. My copy stays at my bedside and I read a quick chapter whenever I feel overwhelmed by the enormous task of raising 3 kids. It never fails to give me the motivational and spiritual boost to continue striving to be the Mom that God wants me to be.
I was kindly provided with a review copy of the book by the publisher - Hachette Book Group.
