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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoyed this collection of short stories from other mothers.  Some I enjoyed more than others, but they were all short so if I didn't like one, it didn't last too long.  They were mostly pretty real stories of their experiences in mothering (as opposed to how-to or advice stories) although there w...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/80213549">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[a few sappy stoies, a few heartwarming stories and many of encouragement.  This would be a good book for a mom feeling overwhelmed or maybe a new mom.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a great, uplifting book for Moms! Full of grace, wisdom and truth... even the ugly truth that all moms need to hear! ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A collection of short stories about mothering.  Encouragement and support for moms are the focus of this book.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[this book came along at the right time for me.  it told uplifting and heartfelt stories of moms and their struggles to be both mommy and self.  i would recommend reading it to any mom of preschoolers.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Good book for the mommy who has little time.  Short chapters &amp; subchapters give you time to reflect on the life lessons learned in your journey of being a mom.  Makes you rethink some of those really rough days.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Nice little uplifting mom stories.  This came with our MOPS membership this year.<br/>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Easy read.  Little stories of mom's life lessons.  ]]></body>
    
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