Product Description

Having a baby can transform everything in a woman’s world—her body, her emotions, her relationships, and even her own self–image. Adrift in a sea of change, young moms want to know that others have experienced the same things and not only survived but thrived. Marla Taviano draws from wisdom from the Scriptures, personal anecdotes, and lots of stories from moms young and old as she encourages new mothers to

• immerse themselves in the joy of amazing firsts
• know they are not alone in their fears or fatigue
• embrace the spiritual journey motherhood offers
• celebrate the life being shaped right before their eyes
• leave the “perfect mom” image for storybooks

Covering everything from breastfeeding to worry to wonder, this will become a must–have source of practical and inspirational support for new moms and a favorite for every woman wanting a reminder of motherhood’s privileges and joys.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #677568 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Customer Reviews

Not a how-to, but a WHY-to
The purpose of this book is not to tell you how to raise a child. Or to make you feel crummy for not doing motherhood by the book. Instead, Marla Taviano shares real stories from her experiences as a mom and from the experiences of many, many other moms. She offers encouragement to be the kind of mother in your family that God has designed and ordained you to be. Her writing is infused with humor, with wit, with poignant examples, and most importantly, with Biblical truth.

Her style makes sense to a busy mom. You can pick up this book and read a chapter in the small moments of calm you find in your hectic day. You can skip around to parts that seem especially pertinent to your current line of thought. You will definitely return to many passages in this book again and again.

Reading this book allows you to slow down and really reflect on what a journey motherhood is. You can examine how you've changed and grown, how you've adjusted your expectations and your methods, how you want the whole parenting adventure to turn out, for baby AND for you.

Like reading 10 books at once!
We all know there are a million and one baby book authors out there...but there's only one Marla Taviano! Her writing is refreshingly honest and a great encouragement to new moms. She writes from her own experiences while encorporating words of wisdom from Scripture as well as from many friends. It's like getting tidbits from a dozen or so baby books while only having to read one! Buy the book, read it, and pass it on to your friends...it's worth every minute you spend reading it!

I didn't want this book to end!!
I have read many parenting books in my short time as a mommy to 2 under 2, and this one is by far my absolute favorite. What an encouragement this book was to my spirit. The author writes in such a way that you feel as if she is one of your old girlfriends, just laughing it up together. I really didn't want this book to be over, and made myself slow down as I got towards the end!!! I am going to buy this book for any baby showers I go to for now on, as it is just so refreshing, but at the same time shows you that we are not in this alone. Ultimately, God is our strength, but we also have our other mommy friends to help us out along the way!! Thanks Marla, I am currently reading your other 2 books now!!!