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torigottlieb's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
rwlongino's review against another edition
5.0
Hands down the best book on parenting that I have read thus far.
Ruttenberg elegantly explores the idea of parenting as a spiritual discipline, reframing how we approach that task. She asks how we might draw nearer to God through the role of parenting, seeing it as a sacred role, while also recognizing how hard and mundane it can be some days.
This is a book that I'll be returning to again and again in the coming years.
Ruttenberg elegantly explores the idea of parenting as a spiritual discipline, reframing how we approach that task. She asks how we might draw nearer to God through the role of parenting, seeing it as a sacred role, while also recognizing how hard and mundane it can be some days.
This is a book that I'll be returning to again and again in the coming years.
rwlongino's review
5.0
Hands down the best book on parenting that I have read thus far.
Ruttenberg elegantly explores the idea of parenting as a spiritual discipline, reframing how we approach that task. She asks how we might draw nearer to God through the role of parenting, seeing it as a sacred role, while also recognizing how hard and mundane it can be some days.
This is a book that I'll be returning to again and again in the coming years.
Ruttenberg elegantly explores the idea of parenting as a spiritual discipline, reframing how we approach that task. She asks how we might draw nearer to God through the role of parenting, seeing it as a sacred role, while also recognizing how hard and mundane it can be some days.
This is a book that I'll be returning to again and again in the coming years.
imabima's review
5.0
Wonderful blend of ancient texts from all traditions, modern wisdom, and personal anecdotes. I laughed and cried -- it really is a book about being a parent, not about parenting-- there is a difference! Well done!!!!
valeriesmcfarland's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this. She reframed the spiritual side of motherhood for me. Highly recommend!
sarahfett's review against another edition
5.0
This is an excellent blend of theology, insight, humor, and relatable stories. It's one to return to for sure.
revmolev's review
4.0
So good for anyone who is exploring the spiritual aspects of parenting! The last chapters got a little slow, but the beginning is fabulous.
wannabemensch's review
4.0
I really loved this and found so many thoughts, nuggets, turns of phrases to save and refer back to. At times, the author gets a bit romantic about parenthood, which she acknowledges.
Overall this is not a how-to book about parenting but instead a book about being a parent, and that being a parent can be so much more than the typical picture that is usually painted for us.
Overall this is not a how-to book about parenting but instead a book about being a parent, and that being a parent can be so much more than the typical picture that is usually painted for us.
jaxcote's review against another edition
4.0
The parenting book I really needed to read. Recommend for anyone looking for the deeper meaning in parent-child relationships. I feel like I've looked at my son (slightly) differently since finishing this book (in a good way).
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