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suzanne_slagell's review
5.0
This book is a gift to mothers everywhere who are tired of the descriptions of motherhood we've been given. It seems like books addressing mothers are either prescriptive parenting, a glorification of the pretty, outward view of motherhood that no one can measure up to, or a devil-may-care attitude of 'I'm a mess, that's the end, there's nothing to do about it, haha.'
This book is none of those things. Shannon gives us a wonderfully expansive view of motherhood that begins with our identities as women. A path where we can bring our whole selves to this role: where we can both celebrate the beauty of motherhood, but where we can also move forward and deeper to become the woman and the mother we were meant to be.
The two halves: Growing Inward and Flowing Outward are structured to take us first into who we are as women and then out to who we are to the world and the people around us. Shannon treats each subject with generosity and curiosity, both inviting people who are new to some of these contemplative practices and ideas and those who are studied in them already to engage with the concepts. Each chapter ends with a practice or thoughtful questions to draw the reader deeper into their own journeys through the subjects.
Shannon has given a beautiful offering to the world with this book, and especially to those who sometimes struggle to feel at home in our skin as women and as mothers. She makes space for all of us to feel like we belong. The book invites all women, regardless of faith, age, or even traditional "motherhood" status, to thoughtfully imagine what full empowerment looks like in our own lives of femininity, motherhood, and spirituality.
This book is none of those things. Shannon gives us a wonderfully expansive view of motherhood that begins with our identities as women. A path where we can bring our whole selves to this role: where we can both celebrate the beauty of motherhood, but where we can also move forward and deeper to become the woman and the mother we were meant to be.
The two halves: Growing Inward and Flowing Outward are structured to take us first into who we are as women and then out to who we are to the world and the people around us. Shannon treats each subject with generosity and curiosity, both inviting people who are new to some of these contemplative practices and ideas and those who are studied in them already to engage with the concepts. Each chapter ends with a practice or thoughtful questions to draw the reader deeper into their own journeys through the subjects.
Shannon has given a beautiful offering to the world with this book, and especially to those who sometimes struggle to feel at home in our skin as women and as mothers. She makes space for all of us to feel like we belong. The book invites all women, regardless of faith, age, or even traditional "motherhood" status, to thoughtfully imagine what full empowerment looks like in our own lives of femininity, motherhood, and spirituality.
rockshaw22's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
This book gave me some really good thoughts on motherhood, spirituality and how they work together. I was fascinated and intrigued by Shannon’s views on the current state of religion as compared to spirituality and the way it shapes the space of motherhood. She also addresses the influence of social culture on motherhood & where changes could be made. Would highly recommend this book.
risabella's review
5.0
Another book I definitely need to buy because I’ll need to read it again in a few months.
A truly empowering piece breaking down how beautifully complex women are in their motherhood AND womanhood. I felt affirmed and championed with each page and definitely need to give a copy of this to every woman I know.
Similarly to ‘The Heart of Perfection’, ‘Rewilding Motherhood’ is full of big sister energy, reminding all mothers that we are not just mothers, we are complete human beings that wear many hats! (Regardless of what secular society and our faith may say or convey!)
The days are long and there is opportunity to seek God in all the small moments and especially the hard moments. Shannon gives permission and guidance on how to ‘reset’ your perspective on motherhood and perhaps unlock / unveil what is holding you back from living motherhood out *your* way.
This book made me feel a lot of things. Sadness, joy, grief, anger, relief, excitement, gratitude. Mainly, I am grateful to read it, to have been reminded of my worth, dignity and identity as a mother and how I’m also so much more than that.
A truly empowering piece breaking down how beautifully complex women are in their motherhood AND womanhood. I felt affirmed and championed with each page and definitely need to give a copy of this to every woman I know.
Similarly to ‘The Heart of Perfection’, ‘Rewilding Motherhood’ is full of big sister energy, reminding all mothers that we are not just mothers, we are complete human beings that wear many hats! (Regardless of what secular society and our faith may say or convey!)
The days are long and there is opportunity to seek God in all the small moments and especially the hard moments. Shannon gives permission and guidance on how to ‘reset’ your perspective on motherhood and perhaps unlock / unveil what is holding you back from living motherhood out *your* way.
This book made me feel a lot of things. Sadness, joy, grief, anger, relief, excitement, gratitude. Mainly, I am grateful to read it, to have been reminded of my worth, dignity and identity as a mother and how I’m also so much more than that.
lilmisssouthernyn's review
5.0
This book felt like a warm, welcoming and sacred hug. I've never highlighted a book so much.
stacyshookter's review
3.0
I loved the first half and underlined so much of it. I didn’t connect much with the parts about Mary though I understand the point she was trying to make. I will definitely revisit the first half and notes I took as it was a breath of fresh air to my motherhood woes.
eeamiller's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This book is a MUST READ for anyone deconstructing Christianity/Catholicism and seeking an affirming perspective related to feminine spirituality. This was the book I needed to read. I could read it monthly. I would give it 1000 stars if I could. Life changing.
vabonnett's review
5.0
Shannon K. Evans has a writing style that makes you feel like you are having a deep conversation with a trusted friend over a cup of coffee. Shannon takes the role of being a woman and being a mother and shines the light on what makes being those things sacred, powerful, worthy, and whole. She shows how our culture has tried to box mothering, womanhood, feminity, and how it stunts us as people. She unpacks so much in a firm but loving tone that I know I will need to reread this book again (and seek out all of the books she references!). If you have ever thought to yourself, "am I enough?" as a woman, wife, mother, sister, leader, friend, daughter--this book is for you because, Yes, you are.