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This book gave me goosebumps, as the heartfelt look at mother-daughter dynamics resonated with me deeply. If I become a parent one day, I'll look back fondly on this piece of writing. I’m in awe of Linda Sanchez's idea that parental leadership should encompass "slowing down" and "listening first", challenging the traditional model of control. Her acknowledgement that good parenting means owning up to your own mistakes, felt especially powerful to me. I also got chills when Sanchez wrote, "Now, s
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I’m not a parent, but I enjoyed this memoir-type book about the author’s relationship with her children. Mom and son/daughter relationships are complicated. It’s hard for a parent to know where to draw the line between friend and disciplinarian, to know when to step back and listen instead of asserting control. Leah’s struggles felt real, as did her need to show her children understanding and compassion, which went against the way she herself was raised. Mutual respect is something highly prized
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This book was quite short, but it is an interesting look at the feelings of a woman and mother. It is apparent that the author had some struggles growing up and wanted to be a different kind of parent to her own kids. It plays out as sort of a poem in some ways, giving quick but deep looks at how being a parent taught her many new things from different perspectives. Anyone looking for sharp writing and introspective emotional commentary on being a parent or a mother, particularly, will enjoy thi
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A tender read
Voices is an honest novel about a mother who breaks cycles of silence and control by raising her children with intention and care. Told through vignettes and reflective letters, it captures the quiet power of everyday moments.
Sanchez’s confessional tone makes the story feel both intimate and universal. The structure can feel a bit repetitive at times, but the emotional honesty and gentle storytelling still make this a meaningful read for anyone navigating conscious parenting.
Voices is an honest novel about a mother who breaks cycles of silence and control by raising her children with intention and care. Told through vignettes and reflective letters, it captures the quiet power of everyday moments.
Sanchez’s confessional tone makes the story feel both intimate and universal. The structure can feel a bit repetitive at times, but the emotional honesty and gentle storytelling still make this a meaningful read for anyone navigating conscious parenting.
