By Lisa-Jo Baker
Product Description
A lawyer with a well-stamped passport and a passion for human rights, Lisa-Jo Baker never wanted to be a mom. And then she had kids. Having lost her own mother to cancer as a teenager, Baker felt lost on her journey to womanhood and wholly unprepared to raise children.
"Surprised by Motherhood" is her story of becoming and being a mom and, in the process, discovering that all the "what-to-expect" and "how-to" books in the world can never truly prepare you for the sheer exhilaration, joy and terrifying love that accompany motherhood.
Set partly in South Africa and partly in the United States (with a slight detour to Ukraine along the way), "Surprised by Motherhood" is a poignant memoir of one woman's dawning realization that being a mom isn't about being perfect - it's about being present.
Customer Reviews
Goodreads
"Can't say enough about this book. If you don't read the reviews, just buy the book." - Kate
"I figured I'd like Lisa-Jo Baker's book. Her blog posts make me feel like a superhero, even on the hardest mothering days. Even so, 'Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected About Being a Mom' exceed my expectations. My guess is it'll make you notice a little more of God's glory right in your own house." - Kristin
"I don't even have the words to tell you how wonderful, moving, and inspiring this book is right now. But every mother must read it. It is Lisa-Jo's story, but also all of ours." - Erin
"This book spoke straight to my heart. Words of fear and faith, helplessness and healing, joy and journey. So thankful to have read this when I most needed it." - Cate
About the Author
Lisa-Jo Baker is the social media manager for Dayspring, the Christian subsidiary of Hallmark, and the community manager for its website. She is a contributor to HuffPost Parents, and her writings on motherhood are syndicated from New Zealand to New York. Born and raised in South Africa, Baker currently lives outside Washington, D.C., with her husband and their three very loud kids.
Product Details
- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (April 1, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1414387857
- ISBN-13: 978-1414387857
- Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.3 inches
- Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces
