Some books grip you, pull you in and force you to be honest about things that are happening. And when an author is able to share without reserve, I'm totally smitten. So it goes with Rachel Macy Stafford's Hands Free Life.
I was hesitant at first to offer to read this book to review since at her blog she shares such sweet stories of her children, and I was afraid it'd be one more book of a perfectionist mom showing us how it's done. But she's nothing like that. The thing is, she's realistic enough and willing to share the ugly places too. Her struggles with being a mom, and both the victories and trials. She's willing to be human.
Slow down, appreciate what's in front of you, don't beat yourself up for mistakes in the past---learn from them and move on. I guess that sentence is at the heart of Rachel's message. Mess up? Try again with the Lord's help and have a do-over.
One more have-a-pencil-in-hand-while-you-read-this sort of book. For new moms who are learning and us older mothers, this is a book to love.
(i received this book free to review from booklookbloggers)
