Days of Whine and Noses: Pep Talks for Tuckered-Out Moms [Hardcover]

Lisa Espinoza Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 23, 2004

With wit and candor, popular Christian Parenting Today columnist Lisa Espinoza Johnson shows how your ordinary moments of mothering little ones can teach extraordinary life lessons. Each of the book’s bite-size chapters contains hilarious personal stories and observations about the everyday experiences of motherhood—breastfeeding, teething, potty training, birthday parties, family pets, household chores—that culminate in unexpected insights. Amidst the dailiness of mothering, Johnson finds deep and profound meaning. Her words will guide and sustain you while you are fulfilling the most significant role of your life.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“I laughed out loud. Lisa’s antics and honest confessions offer perspective and hope for every mom!”
—Elisa Morgan, president and CEO, MOPS International

“While the book is addressed to moms, I, Gary, promise you that dads will find it an invaluable tool to help them understand their kids and appreciate their wives. Do yourself and your kids a big favor and read this book.”
—Dr. Gary and Carrie Oliver, coauthors, Raising Sons...and Loving It!

“[This book] help[s] moms honor their own personhood, find comfort in their lost moments, and exult in their glorious roles as keepers of life’s most precious gifts, our children—even when they’re slathered in diarrhea!”
—Charlene Ann Baumbich, author, speaker, humorist

“Lisa will have you snorting with laughter, clapping your legs together in a mad attempt to control postpregnancy issues, and identifying with her real life confessions of motherhood, children, and sanity.”
—Julie Ann Barnhill, national speaker and best-selling author, She 217;s Gonna Blow and ‘Til Debt Do Us Part

“Grab a cup of coffee and steal a moment to hang out with Lisa. You’ll be so glad you did.”
—Carla Barnhill, editor, Christian Parenting Today

“An uplifting ray of sunshine to brighten any mother’s day. Where’s the sequel?”
—Michele Borba, author, Building Moral Intelligence and No More Misbehavin’

“Lisa Espinoza Johnson has facilitated a sort of ‘sisterhood of motherhood’ for readers by capturing familiar scenarios from these priceless years.”
—Irene Dunlap, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul, Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul, Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Treasury for Kids

From the Publisher

“I laughed out loud. Lisa’s antics and honest confessions offer perspective and hope for every mom!”
--Elisa Morgan, president and CEO, MOPS International

“While the book is addressed to moms, I, Gary, promise you that dads will find it an invaluable tool to help them understand their kids and appreciate their wives. Do yourself and your kids a big favor and read this book.”
--Dr. Gary and Carrie Oliver, coauthors, Raising Sons...and Loving It!

“[This book] help[s] moms honor their own personhood, find comfort in their lost moments, and exult in their glorious roles as keepers of life’s most precious gifts, our children--even when they’re slathered in diarrhea!”
--Charlene Ann Baumbich, author, speaker, humorist

“Lisa will have you snorting with laughter, clapping your legs together in a mad attempt to control postpregnancy issues, and identifying with her real life confessions of motherhood, children, and sanity.”
--Julie Ann Barnhill, national speaker and best-selling author, She 217;s Gonna Blow and ‘Til Debt Do Us Part

“Grab a cup of coffee and steal a moment to hang out with Lisa. You’ll be so glad you did.”
--Carla Barnhill, editor, Christian Parenting Today

“An uplifting ray of sunshine to brighten any mother’s day. Where’s the sequel?”
--Michele Borba, author, Building Moral Intelligence and No More Misbehavin’

“Lisa Espinoza Johnson has facilitated a sort of ‘sisterhood of motherhood’ for readers by capturing familiar scenarios from these priceless years.”
--Irene Dunlap, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul, Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul, Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Treasury for Kids

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (February 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787968811
• ISBN-13: 978-0787968816
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,217,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!, March 7, 2004

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a fellow mom (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Days of Whine and Noses: Pep Talks for Tuckered-Out Moms (Hardcover)

This author displays a rare combination of hilarious wit and profound wisdom. I think tuckered-out moms (and dads) will be comforted by her honest depiction of true-to-life parenting moments and veterans will roll on the floor with laughter.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book with a smile, March 2, 2004

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Melissa A. Maldonado (Ladera Ranch, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Days of Whine and Noses: Pep Talks for Tuckered-Out Moms (Hardcover)

Lisa Espinoza Johnson has discovered a very delightful and comical way of sharing the trials of motherhood. Her book is wonderfully written, with stories I'm sure all mothers can nod their heads at, and laugh out loud about. True life lessons are shared in the most creative way. This book is highly recommended. :O)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughter is good medicine, February 20, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Days of Whine and Noses: Pep Talks for Tuckered-Out Moms (Hardcover)

If you need a good laugh, this is the book for you. Lisa Espinoza Johnson tells all of the child rearing stories with such humor that the reader is immediately reminded of the dardest things kids do and say. Lisa brings it all home by encouraging Moms that we can see the bigger picture in the mundane and not so mundane of raising kids all the while leaving us Moms with the feeling that it is not all for naught.