Discovering Motherhood: An Extraordinary Journey Through Everyday Life [Paperback]

Annemarie Scobey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2006

Discovering Motherhood is a journey without a map—a life-long trip into a new and unfamiliar world. It is a daunting, high-energy trek with ups and downs and bumps in the road.

The price of admission is three a.m. feedings, endless diaper changes and lost sleep. But the payoff comes in the profound relationships of mother and children, and in the love that gives life its luster.

Annemarie Scobey has recorded the journey with insight, humor and a sure sense of the presence of the Divine in the turmoil, troubles and triumphs of everyday life.

Discovering Motherhood celebrates a dimension of life that only mothers can truly know.

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About the Author

Annemarie Scobey lives in Glendale, Wisconsin with her husband, Bill, and their three children. She writes for local and national publications, and her Â"Training WheelsÂ" column on family life appears in two newspapers. ScobeyÂ’s first-person account of her familyÂ’s foster care experience won a Gold award from Parenting Publications of America. Discovering Motherhood is her first book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Ambassador Books (September 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929039360
• ISBN-13: 978-1929039364
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,197,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent writing and a fun read, August 24, 2010

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J. Fumo (Milwaukee, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Discovering Motherhood: An Extraordinary Journey Through Everyday Life (Paperback)

A perfect blend of parental and spiritual observations. I enjoyed the endless stream of fresh analogies that always brought a smile to my face. My take-away was a new appreciation for finding God in the midst of life's daily routines. Not to spoil the ending, but the Epilogue has one of my favorite sentences: "This entire book was written during nap time."

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any mom!, September 2, 2009

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June Contreras (Appleton, WI) - See all my reviews
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I have read this book numerous times and it still makes me laugh, cry, and just feel good that other moms go through the exact same things I do! I love the way each chapter is wrapped up with a spiritual passage or bible verse. I have given this book to friends who are also on this journey of motherhood and all have shared the same fondness to Discovering Motherhood as I do. I am greatful to Annemarie Scobey for writting such a touching and relevent book for mothers.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Joy To Read, February 12, 2007

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Lynn Kussrow (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This book is reminiscent of the great Erma Bombeck with a spiritual twist. The way the author expresses her personal journey into motherhood not only inspired me but gave me great pride in the work we mothers do. Along with the witty story telling is a compelling undercurrent of strength, patience and determination. This book is an excellent read and a perfect gift as well.