Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry

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Summary: finding the sacred in everyday moments
Review: This is a wonderful book for mothers who long to reclaim what is sacred in family life. After reading it, I felt empowered to make changes -- it's both practical and inspirational. Two other books I'd highly recommend are "My Monastery Is a Minivan: 35 Stories from a Real Life" by Denise Roy (you'll laugh & cry!), and the beautiful classic, "Gift From the Sea" by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. I'm giving these books as gifts to all my mom friends this Mother's Day. Simple shifts in the way we live can change the world!

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Summary: Inspiring
Review: This is such an inspirational book. It really helps to bring your attention to the important things in life that we often forget during hectic days. It would be an excellent baby gift, so a new parents could remember to savor every moment in their child's life. The book is easy reading with each chapter a story on its own. I'm sure that I will pick it up many times over the years as my children grow up.

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Summary: A needed uplift for a tired mother
Review: This was a wonderful book to happen upon in the airport at the onset of a vacation with my husband. I was so delighted to find a book that helped me work through some of the questions and concerns I am having while raising three little boys. I sometimes felt that the author is a little "too good to be true", yet I am completely inspired by this little book. As a matter of fact, since arriving home from the vacation, I have a different outlook on parenting, thanks, in part, to this book (and much needed rest). It's packed with great ideas and a lot of uplifting monologue.

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Summary: Enchanting, thoughtful way to look at motherhood
Review: While this book echoes many of my feelings about being a mother, it added new life to the possibilities for enjoying and growing with my children. Kenison encourages parents to fully experience the world together by slowing down, listening more closely, looking more carefully and reaping the wondrous benefits of the people we created. The first night I read it, I found myself doing things differently. Written in short and inspiring chapters, each one is a delight. It's a treat for any mother who wants more joy amd meaning in her life with her children. I can't compare this book to any other I've read which makes it all the more valuable.

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Summary: Thank you Katrina Kenison....
Review: Your words have altered the way I fill my days and communicate with my young children. You have made a difference in the path I have chosen to take. For that...I thank you.