Check out our NEW (yes, new again) schedule for Bookclub. Because we saw The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society on so many lists, we are going to add it in as our September pick. So join us on September 1 to discuss it!!
October 6: Rooftops of Tehran
November 3: Any work by Louisa May Alcott
December and January: off months — eat some extra holiday pie
Before I had children, I thought my primary job as a mother would be to mold and shape my kids. As a Christian mother, my desire was to mold them and shape them so that they would grow and conform to Christ’s image. Through the years, my desire to train and nurture them in the admonition of the Lord has not changed, but I have learned that God has used motherhood to transform me in ways that I never expected.
I am sure that many of you have experienced this shaping process. Tricia Goyer admits that she has, and thankfully, she is talented enough to write about it for all of us! In her new book, Blue Like Play Dough
One of the aspects about Tricia’s writing that I appreciate is her honesty. Tricia freely shares about her own experience with abortion, teenage pregnancy and motherhood, and her successes and failures as a mom. This is not a book about how one mom got everything right, but how God allows all events and experiences in our lives to change us so that we may be conformed to the image of His son. Additionally, Tricia includes stories from all phases of motherhood, so any mom will find relatable stories, no matter where you are on your own journey.
I am not alone in my praise for this book, Jennifer recently reviewed Blue Like Play Dough
If you are interested in winning a copy of this book, leave a comment here. We will name one winner next Wednesday.
Also, check out Tricia’s Give One, Get One (GO-GO) Campaign. For every copy of Blue Like Play Dough
Congratulations to redhead.kate, the winner of The Precious Girl Club Book and plush toy!
Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
I’d love to read this book – I’ve heard so much good about it!
This sounds like a great one!
Sounds great!
Not an entry; just letting you know I’ve posted about this at Winning Readings:
http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/08/blue-like-play-dough_05.html
I’ve heard great things of this book, and your review still makes it sound great!
I would love to win a copy of this. I keep hearing such great things about it.
I could really use this book at this time! Pick me!
I would like to read this book. I posted it at twitr and facebook. Thanks.
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I’d love to win:)
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Wow, this book sounds like it would really make you stop and think about the day.
I would adore reading this book!
Thanks for the chance!
Megret
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please enter me, this looks great!
amanda
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Hi, I would love to read this! Seems that we have learned some of the same lessons about life, family, and faith, and I would love to hear how God has touched her life. It is also a possible gift option if I win it… Thank you…
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I’ve heard such good stuff about this! I’d enjoy this!
This one looks terrific. I’m bummed I missed doing the blog tour. I’d love to be entered.
I have heard many good reviews for this book. Please enter me!
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I would love to win this book. It sounds like just the thing I need.
Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Debbie
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It’s very difficult to write about one’s failings as a mother, so I applaud the author for also doing that!
Enter me please
i think i would be thrilled with this one [email protected]
Love the idea of her donating a book for each one sold. WHat a wonderful thing to do!!
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cool this looks interesting
Very interested in reading this book. Thanks for the generous opportunity to win! 🙂
I’d love to win!
Sounds like a great book! Being a Christian,wife,mother ,and grandmother myself ,I would really love to win and read this book! Thanks,A.Anderson
I have heard many good reviews for this book. Please enter me! [email protected]
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would like to read this.
I would love this book. It sounds like some good reading!!!!
I’d love to read this and share it with my daughter.
I’d love a chance at winning this – thanks so much!
I’m always looking for new books to add to my list–please add my name! Thank you for the contest!
This sounds like a good one.
This looks like a good book to share with all your girlfriends. Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
Would sure like this please, thanks.
It sounds like a really interesting book. I would love a chance to win. Thank you.
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fun read
This looks like a wonderful book! As a SAHM, I often feel like I’m being squished like playdoh…this book would be perfect reading in the tub while I relax!
Happy Summer!
Sounds very, very interesting. Would love to win it.
I would love to read this, hope I win! Thanks for the chance!
Count me in.
Looks like a great read! Thanks for the giveaway.
would love to read this!
I would love to get to read this book, the reviews make it sound very interesting!
I’d love to read this book!
I have been shaped by being a mother. My children have taught me many lessons. The biggest lesson I’ve learned from my kids is that it’s not worth getting upset about a lot of things that I think are worth getting upset about. I have learned to relax and enjoy my kids.