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Summary: Julie Ann Barnhill's book was a Godsend!!!
Review: I couldn't have found this book at a better time in my life! After being a SAHM for almost a year, I returned to work full-time; and my family suffered the consequences! I was short-tempered, reclusive, and discontented. I found myself snapping at my 3 year old whenever he had to be told anything twice (typical 3 year old behavior), I was short-tempered with my husband, and I resented going into work everyday. In short, I was miserable (and a terrible example of what a wife/mother should be).I felt really guilty about the way I felt. Mostly I felt that I was making huge sacrifices and never getting any "me" time in return. It made me feel really bad that I felt the way I felt. Reading Julie's book really made me see the light. I realize now that I need to re-assess my priorities and re-organize some things in my life to fit my new list of priorities. If it means staying home and being a WAHM, making some budget adjustments accordingly, in order to be the kind of nurturing mother I should be, then that's what I need to do. PARENTS OUT THERE: READ THIS BOOK (IT JUST MIGHT SAVE YOUR SANITY)!
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Summary: NOT a Preachy Book
Review: I found the opinions of a few reviewers to be quite interesting. Barnhill's book does contain "christian" thoughts and some of her stragtegies for change do entail scriptual backing. However, this does not impede her overall message of painfully honest discussion regarding anger and motherhood. I don't ascribe to all the opinions of this author, nor the plethora of other authors I read yearly. But I did connect with her humourous yet thought provoking style of writing and her obvious desire to let other moms like me know--You Are Not Alone! Don't let few anti-religion reviews scare you off from reading this one-of-a-kind book. As with all authors, Barnhill brings her heart and her passions to the pages--and regardless of your spiritual worldview, you will put the book down and look at your children and your self in a refreshingly free manner.
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Summary: Gimme A Break!
Review: I got about half-way through. I found it to be informative and helpful. BUT..........(you knew this was coming).......I could no longer stomach the religious aspect of the book. There were general undertones of it in the first half, which I could handle, but then, it came on full-strength. If I wanted to be preached to, I'd go to church.
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Summary: AUTHOR REALLY CARES
Review: I read this book over a year ago. Before Mrs. Barnhill was featured on Oprah and several other national outlets. Here's the thing that stands out the most to me--I wrote her at her email address and she immediately responded. I mean immediately. She answered several of my questions and even offered to call me and talk with me. I didn't take her up on this offer but I can honestly say that our home has been so much more peaceful since I read and implemented many of the "strategies" for change that she offers in Part Two of this book. She not only read my email but most importantly--she didn't judge me. She offered sound advice and a shoulder to cry on. I think she's an expert in being real and really believing the message of her book. I recommend this book for any mother, father, grandparent, or caregiver who's struggling with angry (and shameful) emotions of parenthood.
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Summary: a religious book
Review: I repeat: a r-e-l-i-g-i-o-u-s book!! If you need to gain perspective but don't wish to be quoted scripture, don't get this book. Barnhill's suggestions are too broad and simplistic for most moms dealing with anger (I shared this book). Using scripture may work for some but if you walk another religious path, you may find her overuse of the written "word" overwhelming and unhelpful.
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Summary: Saw it on Oprah
Review: I saw Mrs. Barnhill and several other ladies on a recent Oprah show. I ordered the book here at amazon.com but wondered if it would be one of those preachy "I have no problems now," books. Well, it's not. And while I wouldn't consider myself a Christian Mrs. Barnhill's take on being a mom, being frustrated, being tired, being a "good" mom, and then ending up being a mother from Hell. . .well, I could relate to that! She bravely offers up painfully honest stories that show that she really did battle anger as a mom. A few (few) of the things she suggests (and she admits) aren't necessarily "You've Never Heard of This!" type stuff. But rather, things that we need to be reminded of time and time again. What I enjoyed the most was a section in which she instructs Moms to "let it go." Let it go when it comes to perfectionisim, and schedules that are crazy. Let it go and find out where your anger is coming from and relearn how to deal with hot emotions in a more balanced manner.
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Summary: Entertaining and a touch stone...
Review: It states clearly on the back cover of the book that Julie will discuss the bible and finding peace through God. ... Well that is the whole point of the book. If it has become 'offensive' to express your personal faith in your writing, then I guess we don't live in the United States, where freedom reigns? ... I found this book so helpful I sent several to my mom friends and asked them to pass them on to moms in their circles who might benefit.
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Summary: Entertaining and a touch stone...
Review: It states clearly on the back cover of the book that Julie will discuss the bible and finding peace through God. ... Well that is the whole point of the book. If it has become 'offensive' to express your personal faith in your writing, then I guess we don't live in the United States, where freedom reigns? ... I found this book so helpful I sent several to my mom friends and asked them to pass them on to moms in their circles who might benefit.
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Summary: It's About Time!
Review: It's about time a believing woman and mother wrote an honest book about motherhood and anger. Honestly, I've been so fed up with parenting books that only skimmed this issue. Barnhill says it like it is and I think that makes some Christian's nervous. I am an adoptive child just like her and it was so refreshing to hear someone talk about the reality of how that can (and does) affect your parenting. I'm also a step-mother and a book like hers talks about the REALITY of life with children. Julie's book breaks the mold when it comes to this issue.
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Summary: Author Offers Her Appreciation for YOU!
Review: It's been over three years since She's Gonna Blow first hit bookshelves but the "I am not alone" connections and reader comments it stirs haven't abated one bit. Now I want to give each of YOU five stars for the passionate posts on this site. And I do mean each and every one.
Agree with the books contents or disagree. Click one or five stars. Or request a -0 as may be the case with some reviewers. Dog ear the pages, dip it in vat highlighter, or place it on a bathroom shelf for months and months at a time.
Whatever your thoughts and actions may entail . . . this ONE incredible E-factor remains: Women are (FINALLY) discussing the often times secret, shameful and guilt-ridden reality of mothering anger with gut-wrenching honesty and grace. And that, my friends, was my chief aim when putting ink to page. Someone once said, "bad ink is better than no ink," and I would wholeheartedly agree when it comes to this incredible ride of mothering and thoughtful discussion.
Thank you for making SGB a bestseller . . . for each book purchased and then loaned to another woman, donated to a library, or given as a gift, represents one more heart, one more home, and one more family, which will reap greater love, greater contentment, and greater laughter and peace. And who doesn't want more of that for their life and the lives of their children?
You are incredible!
Warmest regards,
Julie Ann Barnhill
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