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libbyloveslattes's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
mandiannk's review against another edition
5.0
This book steps on your toes and points you back to Christ in all things surrounding motherhood. Super good (albeit uncomfy) reminders of what faithfulness looks like.
dotvz's review against another edition
4.0
A quick and easy read that's packed with Truth and encouragement for moms of busy households.
dawngarrett's review against another edition
5.0
Own.
Excellent.
Rachel Jankovic's second book is a treasure. I greatly enjoyed Loving the Little Years at the beginning of 2012, and it seems fitting to me to end the year with her second book.
I can hear her voice reminding herself of what she believes. I love that she is able to see the big picture of self-discouraging thoughts which become judgmental thoughts and show them ridiculous.
The idea of sowing gold dust into lives to be later gathered is beautiful. Her chapter on eating reminds us that who's at the table is more important than what's on it. Her chapter on mom's energy (or lack thereof) is convicting. She writes of serving our children rather than ourselves. Sacrifice reading a book to get a child a cup of water.
I mentioned that I thought the book was convicting, and a friend said it should be more grace than conviction. And it is ... a conviction of grace and peace and acting out of what you believe rather than the other way.
Highly recommended.
Excellent.
Rachel Jankovic's second book is a treasure. I greatly enjoyed Loving the Little Years at the beginning of 2012, and it seems fitting to me to end the year with her second book.
I can hear her voice reminding herself of what she believes. I love that she is able to see the big picture of self-discouraging thoughts which become judgmental thoughts and show them ridiculous.
The idea of sowing gold dust into lives to be later gathered is beautiful. Her chapter on eating reminds us that who's at the table is more important than what's on it. Her chapter on mom's energy (or lack thereof) is convicting. She writes of serving our children rather than ourselves. Sacrifice reading a book to get a child a cup of water.
I mentioned that I thought the book was convicting, and a friend said it should be more grace than conviction. And it is ... a conviction of grace and peace and acting out of what you believe rather than the other way.
Highly recommended.
rachellinn's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't agree with all her points but what I did agree with was worth 5 stars. She has a beautiful way with words that left me uplifted and encouraged.
set_the_stars_alight's review against another edition
5.0
I think every single mom needs to read this book, and then read it again and again until the truths sink in deeper and deeper. There are so many parenting books out there, so much advice on social media, it's easy to get lost in the noise and not even know what to think about being a mom. This book was what I needed. This book was a balm to my heart.
Rachel Jankovic writes in a way that is painfully relatable; she gets to the heart of the issue every single time. She is also incredibly convicting without making you feel depressed, because she brings it all back to Jesus and His grace every single time. She approaches every aspect of motherhood through the lens of the gospel (including food, which was one of my favorite parts of the books). The whole time I was reading, I kept thinking, "This makes sense! I never thought about things this way! Oh... so this is why what I am doing isn't working, etc." I'm planning on reading this again with my husband, and I think this will be a book I end up reading at least once a year to help me bring my ever-wandering and easily discouraged heart and mind back into alignment with how we truly ought to view and execute motherhood.
Thank you, Rachel, for unabashedly proclaiming truth to us mothers in a way not many people are willing to do.
Rachel Jankovic writes in a way that is painfully relatable; she gets to the heart of the issue every single time. She is also incredibly convicting without making you feel depressed, because she brings it all back to Jesus and His grace every single time. She approaches every aspect of motherhood through the lens of the gospel (including food, which was one of my favorite parts of the books). The whole time I was reading, I kept thinking, "This makes sense! I never thought about things this way! Oh... so this is why what I am doing isn't working, etc." I'm planning on reading this again with my husband, and I think this will be a book I end up reading at least once a year to help me bring my ever-wandering and easily discouraged heart and mind back into alignment with how we truly ought to view and execute motherhood.
Thank you, Rachel, for unabashedly proclaiming truth to us mothers in a way not many people are willing to do.
melissa_withthelonglastname's review against another edition
3.0
I'm also reading Loving the Little Years, which seems to be a better fit for our stage of life!
samhelms28's review against another edition
3.0
Practical take away - you’ll never take the running out of running - even with training and routine it’s still hard work
josiahrichardson's review against another edition
4.0
Rachel’s children have grown some since her first book on motherhood and that is as good a reason as any to write another. Just like the first book, the chapters are short and to the point. The babies have become toddlers and that brings new challenges and joys. Rachel unpacks her experience with some thoughtful analysis alongside it all.