Taking Care of the Me in Mommy: Realistic Tips for Becoming a Better Mom--Spirit, Body, & Soul [Hardcover]

Lisa Whelchel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 24, 2006

Author, speaker, wife, and mom Whelchel delivers a book full of practical tips and advice on how to help moms find lost time in their day to nourish body, soul, and spirit.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 1St Edition edition (March 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591454352
• ISBN-13: 978-1591454359
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #950,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lisa Whelchel, a native Texan and Grammy nominated vocalist and songwriter, is best known for her role as Blair on the long-running television comedy The Facts of Life. Now a homeschooling mother, speaker, and pastor's wife, she is the bestselling author of So You're Thinking About Homeschooling, The Facts of Life (and Other Lessons My Father Taught Me), and the Gold Medallion nominee Creative Correction. Lisa and her husband, pastor Steve Cauble, live in Texas with their children Tucker, Haven, and Clancy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Christian Mommy Book I've Read, April 17, 2006

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J. Philippi (Ralston, NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taking Care of the Me in Mommy: Realistic Tips for Becoming a Better Mom--Spirit, Body, & Soul (Hardcover)

Wow~ I think I have purchased just about every Christian book on mothering and parenting but this one is by far the best! I couldn't put it down. This title caught my eye because I was just at the doctor recently for a regular check up. I got a mini-lecture from him and was told that I needed to take the time to take care of myself. He pointed out that it was one of the best things I could do for not only myself, but definitely for my family. I read the book in record time! I really needed to hear so much of what was said. I so appreciate Lisa Welchel's willingness to share her struggles and failures along with the things that have worked well.
Because I read the book so quickly, I really love the idea of the "personal mom coaching". I have often read great books so fast that I hardly have time to really process and apply so much of what I have read. I am certain that it will be different this time! Every day since signing up at her website I have received an encouraging email on the topic I chose to work on first. (There is no additional fee for this if you purchase the book!)

This book has been such a blessing to me!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for every mom, April 24, 2006

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Holly (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taking Care of the Me in Mommy: Realistic Tips for Becoming a Better Mom--Spirit, Body, & Soul (Hardcover)

Lisa understands. She has tapped into the heart of every wife and mother. She gives us the permission needed, and more importantly, the gentle reminder, to take care of ourselves, as well as our families. I love this book. The ideas are easy and practical, but more importantly, it's nice to read a book and know that the author truly does understand your heart and has been where you are.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every mom should have this book, June 13, 2006

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Rachel Wolff (Kansas City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taking Care of the Me in Mommy: Realistic Tips for Becoming a Better Mom--Spirit, Body, & Soul (Hardcover)

I am so thankful for the encouragement that this book brought into my life. Lisa opens herself to you as you read each chapter. You find that you aren't the only mom that has made mistakes and that you must daily renew yourself in the Lord in order to make it thru! She gives a plethora of ideas and if you sign up for her "personal mom coaching" on her website, you will receive lots more ideas. Right now my coaching is for my soul and I'm learning to take the time each day to meditate on God's promises. I don't have a close circle of friends that I can count on for encouragement but this book has given me the courage to become a better friend! Of course, there is a lot of practical stuff too like help with organization, finances and cooking, to name a few! You won't be sorry you have this book. It isn't a book I would get at the library. You will want your own!