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sarahs_readingparty's review against another edition
4.0
What a great book. Stretched Too Thin was written as one working mom's love letter (and challenge!) to another. I found this book to be encouraging yet realistic. Jessica knows what it is like to be a working mom in a "regular" 9-5 office job... the good AND the bad. This book is full of lots of practical tips about topics from self care to home management (laundry, dishes, cooking, etc.), as well as tips for making your work life better (flexibility, boundaries, etc.) But I think the richness is the reminder that Jessica has for all of us about prioritizing faith, marriage, children, and friendship in the midst of "work." I thought the last chapter really summarized her heart behind the book so well! I also found the chapter and emphasis on goal setting to be inspiring.
I listened to the audiobook as part of the launch team (thanks to the publisher for that bonus!). I look forward to reading the physical book in the future so I can more easily journal through Jessica's thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter.
The only issue I had with this book was related to some of the faith-based content. This is not a criticism of Jessica, her faith, or anything like that... more of a PSA. I am a Christian and my faith in Jesus is the most important thing in my life. When I heard about this book being published, as a working mom I was so excited! I did not necessarily think that it would be from a Christian perspective, but then I saw it was published by a Christian publisher (Revell). It is so good for the church (via a faith-based publisher) to support working moms! All that being said, I didn't agree with everything in the "spiritual self care" section. Mindfulness was talked about alot, and reading the Bible was mentioned but only after encouraging readers to read spiritual books like those by Ann Voscamp. It's hard to write a review and discuss this without coming across judgmental of Jessica's faith practices versus my own. There are so many factors to consider, and for all I know, she could have been more general to make her book resonate with more women. But I did want to mention that because it was the only part of the book that I didn't enthusiastically agree with.
I hope you read this book, gift it to your working mom friends, and are so encouraged by it!
Again, I was on the launch team and got to listen to it in advance thanks to a generous publisher but was not required to write a review, positive or otherwise. Thank you to all involved in the launch efforts! :)
I listened to the audiobook as part of the launch team (thanks to the publisher for that bonus!). I look forward to reading the physical book in the future so I can more easily journal through Jessica's thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter.
The only issue I had with this book was related to some of the faith-based content. This is not a criticism of Jessica, her faith, or anything like that... more of a PSA. I am a Christian and my faith in Jesus is the most important thing in my life. When I heard about this book being published, as a working mom I was so excited! I did not necessarily think that it would be from a Christian perspective, but then I saw it was published by a Christian publisher (Revell). It is so good for the church (via a faith-based publisher) to support working moms! All that being said, I didn't agree with everything in the "spiritual self care" section. Mindfulness was talked about alot, and reading the Bible was mentioned but only after encouraging readers to read spiritual books like those by Ann Voscamp. It's hard to write a review and discuss this without coming across judgmental of Jessica's faith practices versus my own. There are so many factors to consider, and for all I know, she could have been more general to make her book resonate with more women. But I did want to mention that because it was the only part of the book that I didn't enthusiastically agree with.
I hope you read this book, gift it to your working mom friends, and are so encouraged by it!
Again, I was on the launch team and got to listen to it in advance thanks to a generous publisher but was not required to write a review, positive or otherwise. Thank you to all involved in the launch efforts! :)
melindakay's review against another edition
5.0
I have really enjoyed reading this book! It's hard to not feel guilty when you are a working mom, and this book helps work through those feelings. I recommend it to other working moms!
susylamb's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great non fiction- shot in the arm- book. It's intended audience is for Working Mom's but still has a lot of relatable content for Stay at Home Mom's. I enjoyed and appreciated learning about the Mom who does work full- time outside of the home.
Topics she covered were home management, balancing schedules, parenting, self-care, marriage, and friendships.
She also cites many other authors and bloggers for other references.
Topics she covered were home management, balancing schedules, parenting, self-care, marriage, and friendships.
She also cites many other authors and bloggers for other references.
ppanda65's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! Having been a working mom, stay at home mom and now a small business owner the information provided was relevant. I enjoyed listening to the audio version as Jessica is energetic and so easy to listen too. This book was jam packed with useful stories, suggestions and time saving strategies. This is a book written for working moms but all moms can benefit from the words on these pages.
hollyhandal's review against another edition
I only made it a few chapters in and decided to put it down. I started this thinking that I would learn something about what it's like to be a working mom, but it felt very similar to what any mom goes through- the advice was just too general.
escook's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay. I feel like it’s a lot of stuff I’ve heard before. Nothing amazing or new to add and definitely geared towards someone with finances that are capable to hire all the additional services, which is fine but not helpful for someone that doesn’t have that option.
lstad's review
4.0
This book just really fits my season of life right now! This book is all about being a working mom with empathy, tips and ideas on how to make it easier. The intro talks about the concept of “mental load,” or the task of remembering all the things required to make a home and family work, and the examples listed were like a look inside my brain! This book is extremely practical, and although none of it is groundbreaking, it was nice to kind of see everything in one place. I think it would be an amazing companion to something like Powersheets, or any sort of goal-setting/value-selection process you may reflect on. I haven’t spent too much time on the questions at the end of each chapter, but I plan to when I start planning out my goals for 2019.
ajizhang's review against another edition
Abandoned for now (maybe forever) because I’m just not able to get into it.