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Blue Like Play Dough: The Shape of Motherhood in the Grip of God
In the everyday stretch and squeeze of motherhood, Tricia Goyer often feels smooshed by the demands of life. In Blue Like Play Dough, she shares her unlikely journey from rebellious, pregnant teen to busy wife and mom with big dreams of her own. As her story unfolds, Tricia realizes that God has more in store for her than she has ever imagined possible.Sure, life is messy and beset by doubts. But God keeps showing up in the most unlikely places?in a bowl of carrot soup, the umpteenth reading of Goodnight Moon, a woe-is me teen drama, or play dough in the hands of a child.In Tricia's transparent account, you'll find understanding, laughter, and strength for your own story. And in the daily push and pull, you'll learn to recognizes the loving hands of God at work in your life? and know He has something beautiful in mind.
197 pages, Paperback
First published July 8, 2009
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Tricia Goyer
163 books1,680 followersTricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of two, and wife to John. Somewhere around the hustle and bustle of family life, she manages to find the time to write fictional tales delighting and entertaining readers and non-fiction titles offering encouragement and hope. A bestselling author, Tricia has published thirty-three books to date and has written more than 500 articles. She is a two time Carol Award winner, as well as a Christy and ECPA Award Nominee. In 2010, she was selected as one of the Top 20 Moms to Follow on Twitter by SheKnows.com. Tricia is also on the blogging team at MomLifeToday.com, TheBetterMom.com and other homeschooling and Christian sites.In addition to her roles as mom, wife and author, Tricia volunteers around her community and mentors teen moms. She is the founder of Hope Pregnancy Ministries in Northwestern Montana, and she currently leads a Teen MOPS Group in Little Rock, AR. Learn more about Tricia at www.triciagoyer.com.
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November 12, 2012
Blue Like Play Dough by Tricia Goyer is a book about those important discoveries that occur in motherhood which shape us and mold us into something better. With a transparent and honesttone, Tricia pours out of her heart the lessons she’s learned along the way. With each growth experience she is adjusted and changed by the work God is doing within her to shape her into a form that pleases Him. We could all benefit from her example of surrender and learn to become putty in God’s hand.
Tricia doesn’t hold back anything of her journey through motherhood. I could relate to so much of it. She shares her need for independence and how she learns to be vulnerable to God and wait when she want to rush in and rescue. She confesses the struggle of sharing parenting with her husband. Learning to appreciate a spouses differences rather than bending them to our desired shape is a challenge I could truly relate to. Marriage isn’t always easy and parenting adds a whole new set of challenges.
In chapter 5 of Blue Like Play Dough, Tricia shares her decision to homeschool. As a homeschooling mom myself I can only imagine how hard this chapter was for her to write. Homeschooling is a huge responsibility and there is this feeling that you are being evaluated by everyone around you. As a homeschooling mom, I work very hard to mask the days of frustration because I don’t want to look incompetent or overwhelmed. I don’t want to give a window for anyone to disagree with my choice or find fault in what I’ve chosen for my children. Vulnerability is very hard for moms who homeschool because criticism is everywhere. Tricia was brave enough to admit the overwhelming feeling that wash over a homeschooling mom at times. She confesses the tendency to try too hard and she shares how she began to learn and teach through life and by questioning and observing. She saw God’s faithfulness to be present in the good days and the bad and she grew closer to Him as a result.
Tricia talks about junk from her past and shares how God can work through the “crumbs in our play dough”.
From doubting herself to doubting God’s direction for her life, Tricia shares all of the twists and turns, pushes and pulls of her life. She learns trust, the value and treasure of God’s word, His faithfulness, and His better plan for her life. Readers will learn along with her while recognizing many of her feelings and fears as their own.
Just as she’s learning surrender to God’s molding touch on her life, she becomes aware of the stretching He is doing on her children. She shares the struggle to let God form not just herself, but her children too.
Blue Like Play Dough is brave, honest, candid, and spiritually uplifting. It’s encouragement and understanding from someone who has been there and done that.
Tricia doesn’t hold back anything of her journey through motherhood. I could relate to so much of it. She shares her need for independence and how she learns to be vulnerable to God and wait when she want to rush in and rescue. She confesses the struggle of sharing parenting with her husband. Learning to appreciate a spouses differences rather than bending them to our desired shape is a challenge I could truly relate to. Marriage isn’t always easy and parenting adds a whole new set of challenges.
In chapter 5 of Blue Like Play Dough, Tricia shares her decision to homeschool. As a homeschooling mom myself I can only imagine how hard this chapter was for her to write. Homeschooling is a huge responsibility and there is this feeling that you are being evaluated by everyone around you. As a homeschooling mom, I work very hard to mask the days of frustration because I don’t want to look incompetent or overwhelmed. I don’t want to give a window for anyone to disagree with my choice or find fault in what I’ve chosen for my children. Vulnerability is very hard for moms who homeschool because criticism is everywhere. Tricia was brave enough to admit the overwhelming feeling that wash over a homeschooling mom at times. She confesses the tendency to try too hard and she shares how she began to learn and teach through life and by questioning and observing. She saw God’s faithfulness to be present in the good days and the bad and she grew closer to Him as a result.
Tricia talks about junk from her past and shares how God can work through the “crumbs in our play dough”.
From doubting herself to doubting God’s direction for her life, Tricia shares all of the twists and turns, pushes and pulls of her life. She learns trust, the value and treasure of God’s word, His faithfulness, and His better plan for her life. Readers will learn along with her while recognizing many of her feelings and fears as their own.
Just as she’s learning surrender to God’s molding touch on her life, she becomes aware of the stretching He is doing on her children. She shares the struggle to let God form not just herself, but her children too.
Blue Like Play Dough is brave, honest, candid, and spiritually uplifting. It’s encouragement and understanding from someone who has been there and done that.
May 22, 2022
I really liked reading this one nightly before bed. She was 36 when she wrote this. I am 34, and I often had the thought that I’d be writing similar reflections if I were writing a memoir of stories from daily life.
It’s a comfort and encouragement to read. Just what I was looking for. Nothing wrong with that! 5 stars.
It’s a comfort and encouragement to read. Just what I was looking for. Nothing wrong with that! 5 stars.
August 5, 2020
I am not a typical "soccer mom" so I have found that I don't really relate to a lot of the "mom" books I read. However, I thoroughly enjoyed Tricia Goyer's latest book, Blue Like Play Dough. Not only is she is a fellow homeschool mom, but she also shares in an engaging way many of the life lessons she has learned over the years... and how she has grown, not only as a mom, but also as a Christian. I appreciated the encouragement!
January 16, 2017
Tricia writes in an authentic way that shares the reality of the messiness of life and motherhood while sharing the truth that if we are open to it God is constantly shaping and molding us to be who God has called us to be. If you've ever felt not good enough or like you didn't have enough time and resources to be the best parent possible, you'll likely relate to this book.
July 28, 2009
I was pleasantly surprised by Tricia's open and honest take on her life. To be honest, I have not known many imperfect Christians. I know myself, and I have had MANY of my own struggles, but to read a book by a well-known Christian author who is so open with the ups and downs of her life was something that I didn't expect. I almost laughed with glee over the fact that I had found a book that I could relate to. YAY Tricia! What a joy it was to read a book from a woman who understands the way I have felt in my life as I struggled as a single mom, being the wrong girl, filling the love void completely the wrong way, and being totally and often painfully aware of my own imperfections. Tricia's walk in life has not been identical to mine, but so many of her struggles and triumphs rang true to me. With REAL stories, Tricia communicates to the reader how God is present in all things. You see how God works and is working in her life. How God brought her husband John into her life and how John absolutely was Tricia's perfect fit.
Not one of us is perfect, but we are perfect in the eyes of God and as our father, he is going to provide people and experiences to us to help us understand His love and purpose better. We will go through experiences that aren't pleasant, but each thing we move through we GROW through.
This fabulous book goes through many points of Tricia and her family's life. You are going to jump around a bit, but that really is its beauty. I think many people will see themselves in Tricia's story from childhood and beyond. I could see Tricia as a little girl wanting so desperately to feel loved. Who couldn't relate to the frazzled state that many of us fall into as the day-to-day life demands keep pounding on the door and pretty much shove that door right onto us?
Reading what Tricia went through and what she has learned, and reading how she tackles life's events now, has inspired me. God loves me just as he loves her. What an exciting thing to know that God has his own plans for my life! He has set me apart for His purpose! Isn't that amazing. Because truly God loves us, you, me, our families, and our neighbors. Each and every one. We all can reach out to him at any time during our day, and He is reaching out to us. How cool is this?
I certainly recommend this fabulous read! This book will finally give you the permission to stop worrying about how you look to everyone else and start seeing yourself for the fabulous child you are. The ups and downs in your life are taking you somewhere sweet. Listen and learn what God has in store for you!
June 3, 2010
I’ll be honest. I’m not a mom. I don’t even play one on TV.
But I am a children’s pastor for a mainline denomination. In this role, I have the opportunity to impact the lives of numerous children (and youth) and their parents.
With that said, I initially picked up “Blue like Play Dough” thinking I should read it, because it might make a good resource for the moms within my circle of influence.
Not only did I find a book that includes spiritual insights and wisdom for moms, I found a book that spoke to my soul.
The first time through Tricia Goyer’s book, I found myself reading to see “what happened” as the stories she told “hooked” me into her manuscript.
Goyer weaved through those stories a series of “spiritual nudges” or “ah ha” moments that began to resonate with my life. Pen in hand, I began to underline some of Goyer’s faith nuggets, as I pondered how they might impact my life.
In her introduction, Goyer explains how she came upon the image of play dough. As she prayed about all of the “hard stuff” in her life, the image of a lump of play dough began to emerge.
She saw her life as a ball of play dough, sitting in God’s hands. The ball of dough would be “stretched” and “molded” into a new creation as God used the various experiences taking place in her life.
Ultimately, Goyer began to realize that she was being transformed by God, one squeeze and squish at a time.
It’s an interesting word picture – to think of your life as a ball of play dough, ultimately being molded into a masterpiece by God – the master creator.
In 23 different chapters, Goyer walks you through her life, and her experiences, first as a single, teenage mother, and later, as a mother, author, homeschooling mom and wife.
One chapter that particularly jumped out at me, involves a “lesson” Goyer learned as a young girl. After being let down by adults, Goyer decided “others couldn’t be trusted,” and that she would simply trust herself.
I found myself saying the same thing a few months ago, not as a child, but instead, as a 30-something single woman. I told a ministry friend that I needed to make a decision, not necessarily because it was the “right” thing to do, but instead, because I was alone – I didn’t have a husband to “fall” back on. I was alone.
Regardless of age, Goyer points out the obvious in her book – we have to remember to put our trust in God, not in ourselves or others.
Blue Like Play Dough won’t leave you “blue” as you read it. It will, instead, hopefully provide you with hope and encouragement, regardless of your stage in life.
But I am a children’s pastor for a mainline denomination. In this role, I have the opportunity to impact the lives of numerous children (and youth) and their parents.
With that said, I initially picked up “Blue like Play Dough” thinking I should read it, because it might make a good resource for the moms within my circle of influence.
Not only did I find a book that includes spiritual insights and wisdom for moms, I found a book that spoke to my soul.
The first time through Tricia Goyer’s book, I found myself reading to see “what happened” as the stories she told “hooked” me into her manuscript.
Goyer weaved through those stories a series of “spiritual nudges” or “ah ha” moments that began to resonate with my life. Pen in hand, I began to underline some of Goyer’s faith nuggets, as I pondered how they might impact my life.
In her introduction, Goyer explains how she came upon the image of play dough. As she prayed about all of the “hard stuff” in her life, the image of a lump of play dough began to emerge.
She saw her life as a ball of play dough, sitting in God’s hands. The ball of dough would be “stretched” and “molded” into a new creation as God used the various experiences taking place in her life.
Ultimately, Goyer began to realize that she was being transformed by God, one squeeze and squish at a time.
It’s an interesting word picture – to think of your life as a ball of play dough, ultimately being molded into a masterpiece by God – the master creator.
In 23 different chapters, Goyer walks you through her life, and her experiences, first as a single, teenage mother, and later, as a mother, author, homeschooling mom and wife.
One chapter that particularly jumped out at me, involves a “lesson” Goyer learned as a young girl. After being let down by adults, Goyer decided “others couldn’t be trusted,” and that she would simply trust herself.
I found myself saying the same thing a few months ago, not as a child, but instead, as a 30-something single woman. I told a ministry friend that I needed to make a decision, not necessarily because it was the “right” thing to do, but instead, because I was alone – I didn’t have a husband to “fall” back on. I was alone.
Regardless of age, Goyer points out the obvious in her book – we have to remember to put our trust in God, not in ourselves or others.
Blue Like Play Dough won’t leave you “blue” as you read it. It will, instead, hopefully provide you with hope and encouragement, regardless of your stage in life.
April 27, 2010
As I began to read Tricia Goyer’s latest book, I found myself captivated by her story. Not being familiar with her work, I wasn’t sure what to expect but found Blue Like Play Dough hard to put down. I became absorbed in her writing from the very first page and started seeing glimpses of myself as she shared her personal experiences.
Growing up without a father, Tricia struggled with insecurities and “hang-ups”, struggling to be good enough and attain the acceptance of others. In her search for love and acceptance she began dating at the tender age of thirteen, and found herself pregnant at fifteen.
After having an abortion, she became pregnant again at age seventeen, resulting in her first child, Cory.
Tricia’s openness and honesty is all throughout this book and as I read, I felt like she was sitting and just sharing her heart with me. Her conversational style is easy to read and I loved the way the pages conveyed her thoughts so clearly. I could feel and picture the events she was describing and could identify with many of her struggles and issues.
I ached as she shared her heartaches and failures, and laughed as she shared humorous memories of days spent home schooling her children. One of my favorite chapters was Martha Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, where Tricia shares the story of her disastrous attempt to impress her husband’s co-workers. I love how she openly shares her struggle with being a perfectionist and how God speaks to her and corrects her.
Another chapter that touched my heart was Brightening the Blue where Tricia talks about feeling overwhelmed and burned out, and learning to seek God (not always first like she wants but eventually) and lean on Him for her strength.
I loved how she described her personal “warning signals” of not spending enough time with God which resulted in her being cranky, irritable and easily frustrated. While many of us can identify with those feelings as a result of not having our time with God, I think few people would admit it so openly and publicly. I appreciated Tricia sharing her personal struggles and victories, as an example to others.
I found Blue Like Play Dough to be encouraging, inspiring and would highly recommend it!
September 8, 2009
I'm not a parent, and I've never read Tricia Goyer before, so I wasn't sure I was going to like this one. But I ended up really liking it.
The book jumps a bit, she'll make her point and then jump to a story that relates to what she's trying to say. I think it takes a very skilled writer to jump around like that, and to not loose the reader, and Tricia does it perfectly. The "jumps" are used as background and they were almost all quite humorous.
I liked her writing style, she doesn't use much description at all and somehow you can see her stories come to life. She writes in a relatable way, even if we've never been in these situations we can imagine what it would be like to be there.
In addition to being a book about parenting, it is also a book about letting God into your life and being able to make time for him and his plan for you. While just about all her stories relate to her church, her relationship with God, or her families ministry work this book was not preachy or pushy. Tricia tells about her struggles in her relationship with God, and how she deals with them.
I think this was a very well written book and I'm glad I got to read it. I really liked the humor and the way she tells a story. I already recommended this one to my little sister (who doesn't have children either) simply because it was a good book. And if you are a parent struggling with raising kids, maintaining your relationship with God, and all the other responsibilities you have I would recommend this one for you. Well, really I'd recommend this one even if none of the above apply to you. The wit and humor is enough to make this enjoyable even if her message doesn't necessarily apply to you.
The book jumps a bit, she'll make her point and then jump to a story that relates to what she's trying to say. I think it takes a very skilled writer to jump around like that, and to not loose the reader, and Tricia does it perfectly. The "jumps" are used as background and they were almost all quite humorous.
I liked her writing style, she doesn't use much description at all and somehow you can see her stories come to life. She writes in a relatable way, even if we've never been in these situations we can imagine what it would be like to be there.
In addition to being a book about parenting, it is also a book about letting God into your life and being able to make time for him and his plan for you. While just about all her stories relate to her church, her relationship with God, or her families ministry work this book was not preachy or pushy. Tricia tells about her struggles in her relationship with God, and how she deals with them.
I think this was a very well written book and I'm glad I got to read it. I really liked the humor and the way she tells a story. I already recommended this one to my little sister (who doesn't have children either) simply because it was a good book. And if you are a parent struggling with raising kids, maintaining your relationship with God, and all the other responsibilities you have I would recommend this one for you. Well, really I'd recommend this one even if none of the above apply to you. The wit and humor is enough to make this enjoyable even if her message doesn't necessarily apply to you.
September 11, 2009
I never thought I could meet God here. In my home. In my mess. In the midst of my ordinary suburban life. To me, God was someone you met at church or connected with at weekly Bible study. I knew deep down it was possible to have mountaintop moments, but I believe they came during week long spiritual retreats, hour long morning Quiet Times, and a once-a -year women’s conference.
That is the opening of Tricia Goyers new book called Blue like Play Dough.
She talks about trying to read Bibles while “Dora’s” on and solitude is hard to come by.
Tricia has been there. She knows her mommyhood and understands what we mommy’s go through.
I was sucked into the vortex of this book and couldn’t put it down. Tricia has been there, done that and lived to tell with a wonderful outlook that should encourage us. It gives me that warm fuzzy feeling (and not b/c it’s fluffy but b/c it contains great topics and depth of someone who knows what I’m going through.)
Having read several of her previous books I was delightfully surprised by her openness in this book and how I felt like I was chatting with a friend (even though I wasn’t talking!). I laughed in one breath and was teared up in the next. I think when a lot of us look at “big names” and think we have so far to go, it’s so nice to see they learn just like the rest of us and that makes me more interested in what they have to say.
Thanks for an excellent read Tricia!
That is the opening of Tricia Goyers new book called Blue like Play Dough.
She talks about trying to read Bibles while “Dora’s” on and solitude is hard to come by.
Tricia has been there. She knows her mommyhood and understands what we mommy’s go through.
I was sucked into the vortex of this book and couldn’t put it down. Tricia has been there, done that and lived to tell with a wonderful outlook that should encourage us. It gives me that warm fuzzy feeling (and not b/c it’s fluffy but b/c it contains great topics and depth of someone who knows what I’m going through.)
Having read several of her previous books I was delightfully surprised by her openness in this book and how I felt like I was chatting with a friend (even though I wasn’t talking!). I laughed in one breath and was teared up in the next. I think when a lot of us look at “big names” and think we have so far to go, it’s so nice to see they learn just like the rest of us and that makes me more interested in what they have to say.
Thanks for an excellent read Tricia!
September 2, 2009
Blue Like Play Dough
The Shape of Motherhood in the grip of God
Tricia Goyer
2009
Multnomah
Non-fiction/Christian Living/Parenting
Tricia Goyer has brought us her story, her story of being an unwed mother, who later married, and raising her three children, her story of her fears and insecurities, and her story of how God ministered to her, through her and molded her just like play dough.
A busy homeschooling mom of three children, a writer, a volunteer at church and with a crisis pregnancy center Tricia often found herself overwhelmed, overworked and overloaded. She learned that relief from all the stress of all her many hats she wore came through her relationship with God. When she slowed down and made time for God, God made time for all the other things to be accomplished.
Laugh, cry, snort, and feel sympathy pains as she shares experiences through her lessons, and her examples and life stories. Feel the pain, as she deals with aging grandparents and the loss of her grandfather, relish in the joy of a trip to Disney World with grandma, and learn the joys of taking life one day, one step and one event at a time. A wonderfully written book, Tricia has shared her heart with us, through the pages of Blue Like Play dough, it was a fascinating read, that I could not put down until I finished it. 197 pages $13.99 US
The Shape of Motherhood in the grip of God
Tricia Goyer
2009
Multnomah
Non-fiction/Christian Living/Parenting
Tricia Goyer has brought us her story, her story of being an unwed mother, who later married, and raising her three children, her story of her fears and insecurities, and her story of how God ministered to her, through her and molded her just like play dough.
A busy homeschooling mom of three children, a writer, a volunteer at church and with a crisis pregnancy center Tricia often found herself overwhelmed, overworked and overloaded. She learned that relief from all the stress of all her many hats she wore came through her relationship with God. When she slowed down and made time for God, God made time for all the other things to be accomplished.
Laugh, cry, snort, and feel sympathy pains as she shares experiences through her lessons, and her examples and life stories. Feel the pain, as she deals with aging grandparents and the loss of her grandfather, relish in the joy of a trip to Disney World with grandma, and learn the joys of taking life one day, one step and one event at a time. A wonderfully written book, Tricia has shared her heart with us, through the pages of Blue Like Play dough, it was a fascinating read, that I could not put down until I finished it. 197 pages $13.99 US
September 22, 2009
Everything about this book is compelling: the title, the cover, and especially the memoir-style wisdom contained in its pages. Tricia Goyer is an awesome writer of both fiction and nonfiction, and her latest book is one of her best. By using her own life as an example, she guides us through the process of letting ourselves be molded by God. I didn’t feel like I was reading a book – I felt like I was spending some time with a friend, one who has been through some Stuff and come out on the other side a wiser, stronger, pliable tool of God. Tricia freely shares the ways God has pulled and stretched and pinched and pounded her into something that He could use to mother the children He has given her.
I recommend Blue Like Play Dough for everyone, whether you’re a mother or not. God doesn’t just mold moms – He molds each one of us into the shape that is best suited for His needs. And if we’re soft and pliable in His hands, He then pushes and pinches and stretches us into another useful shape, and then another, and then another. The lessons Tricia illustrates so personally and beautiful are motivating and encouraging to everyone who’s in the process of surrendering to the One who shapes us perfectly.
I recommend Blue Like Play Dough for everyone, whether you’re a mother or not. God doesn’t just mold moms – He molds each one of us into the shape that is best suited for His needs. And if we’re soft and pliable in His hands, He then pushes and pinches and stretches us into another useful shape, and then another, and then another. The lessons Tricia illustrates so personally and beautiful are motivating and encouraging to everyone who’s in the process of surrendering to the One who shapes us perfectly.
August 1, 2009
Blue Like Play Dough by Tricia Goyer is a humorous down-to-earth look at the changes to a woman's soul brought about my motherhood. Goyer is one of my favorite authors for good reason; every book feels like a good chat with a close friend. She makes you laugh, cry, and warms your heart. In her journey from single teen mom, to writer/mom-to-three/wife/exchange student host/mission trip traveler/etc Goyer has allowed God to mold and stretch her through lessons taught by her children. It's an encouragement for moms everywhere who may feel like they are at the end of their rope. She reminds readers that God has a plan for each of us, and sometimes it isn't always comfortable. Always honest, often funny, she speaks words of hope to mothers, that we are not alone on this strange journey called motherhood.
May 8, 2012
Well, it's not too often that I don't finish a book, but this one I put down about 2/3 of the way through. I wanted to finish it but was talking to Martin last night and told him that sometimes I worry that there isn't enough time to read all the books on my list. Time to put this one down and read one I will love.
The author has an amazing personal story of redemption and life change. She has also written several fiction novels (I've read one and liked it). But this book was a little too unfocused for me. The chapters often had 4 or 5 stories each, and they didn't always seem to fit together well. I also expected more scripture references instead of "this is what I feel"...that would have made the book more practical and helpful.
The author has an amazing personal story of redemption and life change. She has also written several fiction novels (I've read one and liked it). But this book was a little too unfocused for me. The chapters often had 4 or 5 stories each, and they didn't always seem to fit together well. I also expected more scripture references instead of "this is what I feel"...that would have made the book more practical and helpful.
July 8, 2009
I initially requested to read and review this book about 5 months ago so I had forgotten what it was about when it arrived. I think the subtitle says a lot - the shape of motherhood in the grip of God. Tricia Goyer writes about events in her life (not necessarily in order) through which she learned about faith, experienced God, was shaped by Him and better came to understand that she was a loved child of God who did not need to strive for perfection in 'things'. I think this book can be enjoyed by moms of many ages.
May 1, 2012
A woman recounts stories from her life as a mother and how through each moment, God was molding her to become a woman HE wanted her to be, rather than the one SHE wanted to be. It was really inspirational and filled with wonderfully fun stories or ones that were humbling for her to write about, I'm sure. I loved that she was willing to share how she had messed up or how God used things for His good.
May 8, 2010
The kind of book you want to give to all your friends that are mothers, but you selfishly keep it for yourself. Okay, maybe I'll give it to someone, but only AFTER I go through and write down my favorite quotes.
October 2, 2009
I was surprised that this book was a non-fiction. For some reason the description from our library was off. I am not a mom, and she talks a lot about being a mom, but she also has some really helpful ideas on just how to be a better person and a better Christian.
August 1, 2009
Tricia's book makes you want to drop your defenses and laugh at yourself at the same time.
August 11, 2009
This book made me cry! Great for Christian mothers that feel overwhelmed some days.
November 13, 2009
God uses our children to grow and shape more than just our hips. Tricia was so transparent, it was wonderful to remember that God has a plan. :)
November 15, 2010
Loving this so far. Can so relate!
December 24, 2012
Excellent book! A must-read for every mom. :) Check out my full review at http://www.thekoalabearwriter.com/200....
November 14, 2013
Very helpful book for any Mom wanting to give her children the best of herself.
March 30, 2014
very real book on parenting, on how God is shaping us like play dough to be the people (and parents) he wants us to be
April 28, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. Ioved how she wrote from her daily life. I am not a Mom but I take care of children and I found this to be a great read.
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