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Mother's Day Roundup
Motherhood is one of the most demanding, challenging and rewarding jobs a woman can have. Not only do mothers tend to their children's most basic needs (food, clothing and shelter), they also guide their emotional and spiritual well-being. Mothers aren't granted time off from work and they do not receive monetary compensation for their services. However, the joy of seeing their children, who they have cared for and nurtured, grow up strong, is priceless. The books we have assembled for this special roundup honor hardworking and dedicated moms. Some are nonfiction and lend encouragement and direction on spiritual growth; others are fiction and are a great escape for mom.
Nonfiction
 101 SECRETS A COOL MOM KNOWS
Walter and Sue Ellin Browder
Rutledge Hill Press
Parenting & Families
ISBN: 1401600344
As a mother today, you're as likely as any dad to teach your children how to pitch a tent, kick a soccer ball, or fix a broken bicycle chain. As a result, your kids consider you to be quite "cool." With such a hectic schedule, however, you can always use some extra help. That's why this book was written --- to give you (or any dad, grandmother or grandfather) more "Cool Mom secrets" to pass along to the next generation.
Cool Mom secrets are solutions that work. They go straight to the heart of whatever problem a child might encounter to solve it quickly and effectively. But the child is learning more than just handy new skills --- he or she is also learning a deeper life lesson about perseverance, patience, honesty and courage. Now that's cool!
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 BECOMING A SPIRIT-LED MOM: Finding God's Help When You Need It Most
Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock
Harvest House Publishers
Parenting & Families
ISBN: 0736911324
From the bestselling authors of HOW TO PRAY FOR YOUR CHILDREN and A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE comes a new book for mothers who long to look to the Lord for help in raising their children. In BECOMING A SPIRIT-LED MOM, single moms, married moms and stepmoms --- working in or outside the home --- will discover God's grace, power and strength for the daily parenting decisions they face.
Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock --- two very experienced moms --- use examples from Scripture, prayers and contemporary stories to offer words of help, encouragement and guidance in mentoring young lives, disciplining with love, easing the pressures of life, praying for children, and giving and receiving grace.
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 BECOMING THE WOMAN I WANT TO BE
Donna Partow
Bethany House Publishers
Christian Living
ISBN: 0764222945
Bestselling author and Christian communicator Donna Partow encourages and instructs women by combining solid biblical teaching and stories from her life. Written for the busy, often stressed-out woman, this practical book provides insight and ideas to regroup and renew all aspects of her life. Memorizing Scripture, spending time in prayer, eating healthy and exercising are all part of the achievable plan laid out in one handy volume for readers to follow.
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 CLEANING UP THE CLUTTER: Easy Ways to Keep Your Family Organized
Emilie Barnes
Harvest House Publishers
Parenting & Families
ISBN: 0736909796
Most women feel overwhelmed as they juggle raising a family, pursuing a career and keeping a home. Emilie Barnes comes to the rescue in CLEANING UP THE CLUTTER. She shows readers how to keep the house clean, involve family members in helping with chores, and plan healthful meals that save time and money. Helpful organizational tools and charts add to the usefulness of this book and will help mothers create a positive home environment for their loved ones.
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 FACING EVERY MOM'S FEARS: A Survival Guide to Balancing Fear With Courage
Allie Pleiter
Zondervan
Christian Living
ISBN: 0310253055
Stay-at-home mom and featured speaker Allie Pleiter compares parenting to a high-wire act: it's all a question of balance. In FACING EVERY MOM'S FEARS, Pleiter tackles the rational and irrational fears mothers experience as they raise their children, and explores the different ways to make fear work in their favor. Each chapter offers readers tips, scripture and thought-provoking questions, encouraging them to explore, conquer and harness their own fears.
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 HUGS FOR MOM: Stories, Sayings, and Scriptures to Encourage and Inspire
John William Smith
Howard Publishing
Inspirational
ISBN: 1878990691
Moms are usually the ones who give the hugs --- hugs of encouragement, hugs of acceptance, hugs of forgiveness and hugs of shared joy. This little book is a way to give some of the hugs back to Mom --- hugs of love, thankfulness, devotion and respect. In this very special book you'll find stories by John William Smith, inspirational quotes by well-known people, personalized scriptures by LeAnn Weiss and a number of inspirational messages by "anonymous disciples."
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 HUGS FOR NEW MOMS: Stories, Sayings, and Scriptures to Encourage and Inspire the Heart
Stephanie Howard
Howard Publishing
Inspirational
ISBN: 158229223X
HUGS FOR NEW MOMS is a timeless treasure of stories that will serve to inspire and encourage the hearts of those who have had or are going to have a baby. Every thought expressed in this book is designed to celebrate the most wonderful occasion in a woman's life. Make a memory with this Hugs book that will reside in the heart for years to come.
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 I LOVE BEING A MOM: Treasured Stories, Memories and Milestones
Therese J. Borchard
Doubleday
Parenting & Families
ISBN: 0385507895
I LOVE BEING A MOM is about the common bonds all mothers share and the intimate experiences that make each mother-child relationship unique. In stories, recollections and witty observations, famous (and not so famous) mothers describe how their lives were forever changed by the arrival of a child. They recount the ecstasy and exhaustion of the early days of parenthood, the miracles and milestones that mark a child's --- and a mother's --- growth, and the lessons in life that are part of being a mother. In addition, top-ten lists highlight the best movies, novels, songs and TV sitcoms about mothers and provide an entertaining, sometimes surprising look at our culture's assumptions, perceptions and ideals.
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 LESSONS IN BUOYANCY: Letting Go of the Perfect Proverbs 31 Woman
Kathy Vick
Fleming H. Revell Company
Christian Living
ISBN: 0800759079
Who hasn't feared, revered and jeered the Proverbs 31 woman? She always has it together: she takes cares of her family, tends to the sick, runs a business, designs clothes --- and still has the time and energy to serve a homemade breakfast to her loved ones each morning.
Kathy Vick takes a closer look at this superwoman and her various qualities: smart, entrepreneurial, money-savvy, artistic, compassionate. As Vick empowers females to follow in the footsteps of the Proverbs 31 woman, she reminds readers that the process takes a lifetime. Along the way, Vick's love for God, family and others is unwavering, and the effect she has on her audience is irresistible and unforgettable.
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 THE MINISTRY OF MOTHERHOOD: Following Christ's Example in Reaching the Hearts of Our Children
Sally Clarkson
WaterBrook Press
Parenting & Families
ISBN: 1578565820
A mother's day is packed with a multitude of tasks that require energy and time: preparing meals, washing clothes, straightening and cleaning the house, and caring for children. But while mothers are providing for their children's physical, emotional and social needs, vital opportunities for spiritual nurture and training can be overlooked. How can mothers effectively reach the precious lives entrusted to their care? How can they pass on crucial life gifts that will serve their families for a lifetime?
Using biblical wisdom and practical teachings, Sally Clarkson shows moms how they can make a lasting difference in their children's lives by following the pattern Christ set with his own disciples --- a memorable model that will inspire and equip them to intentionally embrace the rewarding, desperately needed and immeasurably valuable Ministry of Motherhood.
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 "MOM, I HATE MY LIFE!": Becoming Your Daughter's Ally Through the Emotional Ups and Downs of Adolescence
Sharon Hersh
Shaw Books
Parenting & Families
ISBN: 0877880239
One of the toughest challenges a mother faces is navigating an adolescent daughter's emotional life. Many teenage girls are unwilling to talk openly to their parents about such issues as body image, peer pressure and sex, and spend increasing amounts of time in their room away from family members. What can you do to protect your relationship with your daughter, guide her through this chaotic time, and assure her that you are truly on her side? Sharon Hersh, a professional counselor and mother of two teens, shows mothers of teenage girls how to become their daughter's ally during the emotional ups and downs of adolescence.
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 MOM OVERBOARD
Robin Chaddock
Harvest House Publishers
Parenting & Families
ISBN: 0736912592
Sink or swim. That's the decision facing many moms. Caught in nonstop activities for their kids and bombarded by myriad choices, moms are struggling --- and feeling like they're drowning --- every day. Life counselor, personal coach and busy mom Robin Chaddock offers 12 "Lifesavers" that will keep moms afloat and help them manage their lives. She also helps readers understand how each Lifesaver connects them to the true source of a mother's wisdom and strength --- Jesus Christ.
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 A MOTHER IS FOR ALWAYS
Gloria Evangelista
J. Countryman Books
Inspirational
ISBN: 140410058X
The strength of a mother's love can carry a child throughout his or her life. Gloria Evangelista invites the reader into a deeper appreciation of the powerful influence of this love that can transcend all obstacles. Infused with thoughtful quotes and Scriptures, this gift book is a sweet, uplifting meditation designed to capture the heart of a new mother, a mature mother, a loving child, or even someone who is grieving the loss of a mother.
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 MOTHERING BY HEART
Robin Jones Gunn
photography by Dorothy Gaubert Pyle
Parenting & Families
Multnomah Publishers
ISBN: 1576739147
Focusing on the special bond between a mother and child, MOTHERING BY HEART offers lilting poetry, poignant prose, spiritual insights, romantic photographic images, inspiring quotations and heartwarming journal entries. This unique gift book is a delightful companion for women of all ages and backgrounds who celebrate the many joys of motherhood!
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 THE POWER OF A POSITIVE MOM
Karol Ladd
Howard Publishing
Parenting & Families
ISBN: 1582291632
No one has a greater impact on the home than a mother. The seven simple principles in this insightful and inspiring book will help ensure that your impact is positive. You will see how your attitude and actions can fill the lives of those you care about the most with love and encouragement.
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Fiction
 AFTER THE STORM
Lenora Worth
Steeple Hill Books
Romance
ISBN: 0373785143
A sense of healing and communion draws Alisha Emerson to the beautiful North Georgia mountains. She hopes that her unborn child can grow up in the promising new world she has begun for them both in the village of Dover Mountain. Then her labor begins unexpectedly, and only with the help of a stranger --- entrepreneur Jared Murdock, --- is her son delivered safely. Although they appreciate the love of God and neighbor that village life embodies, this life also incorporates darker elements, such as unwanted pregnancy, drug abuse, violence and blackmail. Together, Alisha and Jared must brave the storm in this captivating story of love, loss and faith regained.
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 LEGACY LANE
Robin Lee Hatcher
Fleming H. Revell Company
Fiction
ISBN: 0800718542
Angie Hunter left Hart's Crossing to go to college and never looked back. Working for a big city newspaper, she made a name for herself as an outstanding reporter. When her widowed mother needs care following hip surgery, Angie is prepared to hire a nurse rather than spend time in that antiquated little town. But when she is passed over for a promotion at the paper, an angry Angie heads home.
Little does she know that this homecoming is the start of some important, life-changing events. As she struggles to reconcile with her mother, Angie discovers that perhaps home is where the heart is after all.
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 THE QUILT
T. Davis Bunn
Bethany House Publishers
Fiction
ISBN: 0764228226
Hallmark and Bethany House have teamed up to produce a lovely gift edition of this bestselling novella by award-winning writer T. Davis Bunn. THE QUILT is the story of Mary, an elderly grandmother who uses a quilting project to pass along her spiritual heritage to family and friends. As the women gather together to share thanksgiving and requests as they quilt, they end up weaving both aspects of prayer into the fabric of their lives. This is a perfect gift for women of all ages, especially those who enjoy quilts, quilting and other crafts.
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--- Compiled and written by Tom Donadio
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