Author: Rachel Marie Martin
Age: Adults
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Personal Growth,
Publication Date: October 9, 2018
Publisher: Waterbook Press
Source: Paperback
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Synopsis:
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.
My Rating:
My Thoughts:
The Brave Art of the Motherhood is an essential for any mother! When I first heard about this book I was excited because I knew it would be a book I could relate to. Being a mom to a five year old son is so amazing, but it's not without its moments of stress, tears and confusion.
Rachel Martin really shares her experiences as a mother and the crazy parts of motherhood that many of us don't like to share or talk about. Her writing allows for you to feel like your sitting with a friend and discussing your lives as parents. She doesn't just gloss over certain topics and feelings mothers have -- no she dives deep and get vulnerable which allows the reader to be vulnerable.
Rachel shares her story and gives wisdom and life lessons. She gives practical advice that each mom can implement in her own life. This book will pull at your heart, will have you laugh and make you cry. I totally found myself taking notes and annotating my copy. Laughing at some page turns, crying at others.
I highly recommend this as a great gift to a seasoned and/or new mom. It will be a book they can re-read many times over and still find relevant.
About the Author
She speaks worldwide about a variety of empowering topics ranging from motherhood to social media marketing to website strategy to writing to creating an authentic community. She believes in living each day intentionally and loves working with others to cultivate a vision, realize their potential and see their dreams become a reality.
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