She's Gonna Blow!: Real Help for Moms Dealing with Anger [Paperback]

Julie Ann Barnhill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2005

Tens of thousands of moms who struggle with anger have found hope, laughter, understanding, and biblical counsel in She's Gonna Blow! With over 100,000 in print, this bestseller now has a fresh cover and a new practical helps section with more resources and step-by-step advice.

Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages of Children, tells readers that Julie Ann Barnhill "has learned from her journey, and so will you...You'll identify with Julie's open, honest approach."

Straightforward and easy-to-read, She's Gonna Blow! is for every mom seeking here-and-now hope and help to...

• find healthier ways of expressing anger
• let go of "control" issues and be more positive
• draw closer to the God who created moms and mothering

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About the Author

Julie Ann Barnhill’s hilarious yet thought–provoking speaking and writing resonate with thousands of listeners and readers. Interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Dr. James Dobson about the topic of her bestseller, She’s Gonna Blow!, have spoken honestly to the hearts of mothers everywhere. Her other books include Radical Forgiveness, Scandalous Grace, and Exquisite Hope. Julie and her husband, Rick, live in Illinois with their three children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers; Reprinted edition (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736915524
• ISBN-13: 978-0736915526
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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93 of 95 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Author Response to Review Accusation January 16, 2006

By Author

Format:Paperback

Dear Ms. Willman (and other readers/reviewers),

It is my habit to check online reviews two or three times a year in hopes of keeping tabs on the thoughts of the reading public. I came across your review and immediately pulled a weather beaten copy of She's Gonna Blow from my office shelf and turned to pages 68 and 70. Indeed, in the first sentence of the third paragraph it reads, "I lived with my two younger sisters..."

You, my observant reader, have managed to catch an editorial oversight (also referred to as "an error") which up until this time has managed to slip by the eyes of countless editors and myself.

Ms. Willman, the authenticity of my personal character and writing is of utmost importance to me as a writer and woman. My passion for communicating via spoken and written words was, is, and forever will be, built upon a core foundation of authenticity and truth...even when revealing it is personally painful or less than flattering.

I want to assure you, as well as the hundreds, even thousands, of men and women who may read these review pages, that the personal stories I reveal in my books are far from "manufactured sad scenarios," being used in a manipulative attempt to prove something.

No, Ms. Willman, I have no need to make up stories for my real life is filled to overflowing with twists and turns, losses and gains, heartache and redemption. Rest assured, save for the typographical error you found, the story you call into question was indeed true--as were dozen others. I did lose my older sisters at a very young age. I did watch them leave my foster parents home without me. I did (still do on many occassions) mourn their absence. Their leaving had a profound effect upon my heart. I reveal and peel away these places of my heart and life in order to let other women--other mothers, know that they are not alone. No matter how hard that may be to believe.

Please know I have contacted my publishing house and the typographical error will be corrected as soon as possible. I trust you will accept my response with the same measure of grace by which it was offered. Should you wish to contact me, please feel free to email from my web site, juliebarnhill.com.

Warmly,

Julie Ann Barnhill

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on anger management August 7, 2003

By lor369

Format:Paperback

This book is wonderful at explaining the anger that mothers often feel towards their kids. The book outlines in detail the causes of anger, like bad childhoods, housework, feeling like you have to be perfect, etc. The book then gives practical suggestions for dealing with anger.

The author shares her experiences with the anger that she's felt towards her kids and how she overcame it. The book is written from a Christian perspective, but is not at all preachy like some Christian self-help books. She also adds humor throughout the book.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars We Don't Have Kids, and It's Still a Good Read April 3, 2001

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

We don't have children, and even I liked this book. Why, because I can use the info in almost any situations that can cause me to wanna BLOW with anger! And Ms. Barnhill is very, very funny. The sad part is, in growing up, I thought a mother's anger, no matter how it's presented, was normal. I thought that harsh words and insults and sneered looks and ultimately denial is what mothers do. Not to Julie, and thank God she has a way of taking a very serious subject and turning it into a very funny book. It's part "how to" and part nonfiction essay. She ought to be commended on bravery alone for her self-disclosure, an idea which I'm sure didn't go over well at the dinner table. Note: If you're atheist or agnostic, some material may be a turn off.