With as many as 70% of working mothers who want to be stay-at-home moms, Mary Larmoyeux and Ethan Pope have written the book that will give the encouragement and financial advice to make the dream a reality. Mary shares her story of being a working mom, having planned to stay-at-home but not being able. Ethan shares how his wife did stay at home and how they made that happen. The authors also address such timely options as home schooling and home-based careers.
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From Publishers Weekly
Evangelical Christian women who would like to leave the workforce to stay home with their children have a practical guide in There's No Place Like Home: Steps to Being a Stay-at-Home Mom. Ethan Pope, who is a certified financial planner, offers evangelical Christian women practical tips on surviving on one income, while former working mom Mary Larmoyeux tackles the emotional and spiritual issues that at-home mothers may face. The book contains numerous stereotypes about women's nature and divinely ordained roles, as well as alarmist views connecting the phenomenon of working mothers to all manner of societal ills. (In the foreword, Beverly LaHaye calls the increase of mothers in the workforce "a national tragedy.") Still, this is one of most useful and goal-centered books on the market for women who subscribe to this point of view and want to devise a plan to be at home.
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"Every once in a while, one encounters a book and exclaims: ‘Of course, what a needed book. Why hasn’t someone done this before? There’s No Place like Home is that kind of book. What a wonderful gift to women who feel called to leave the marketplace and return home! If you’re that women, you’re going to love this book. It’s practical and it’s biblical. Also, if you’re that woman, you are going to rise up and call Mary Lamoyeux and Ethan Pope blessed." Steve Brown Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida Bible teacher, Key Life radio ministry
"Moms, no one can do the job of raising your child as well as you! If you have been yearning-even just a little-to become a full-time mother, you need to read this book. It’s filled with practical answers, strategies, and encouragement-plus lots of real life stories and spiritual helps. It will inspire you and give you hope!" Barbara Curtis Author, Small Beginnings and Ready, Set, Read!
Montessori teacher, frequent MOPS speaker, mother of 11
"If you are a Mom who wants the opportunity to be at home full time with your children, this book is an answer to your prayers. There’s No Place Like Home is a common sense manual to help working moms-who desire to be home-get there!" Josh McDowell Director of Josh McDowell Ministry
"Finally, a common sense, step-by-step plan that will enable moms to go home. I wish every young married couple would read this book before they have children! This book will help couples work through the thorny decision making process and show them how they can win where it matters most-at home!" Dennis Rainey Executive Director, FamilyLife
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Loved this book,
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This review is from: There's No Place Like Home: Steps to Becoming a Stay-At-Home Mom (Paperback)
This is my second favorite book on the subject (first is "Finding Your Way Home" by Koesters).
I LOVED this book because of the testimonials. It is the only book I've ever found that has stories of real people and how they stayed at home, even when it looked impossible on paper. When I read it I made more than my new husband, and on paper staying at home looked ludicrous. This book encouraged me that it is GOD in control. We do our best - we prepared (paid off credit cards, paid off 1 car), we are frugal, we rarely eat out, we plan, budget and live simply. We make do. But our savings quickly ran out. The stories in here would resonate thru my mind and remind me to rely on God. I've been saying for 2 years "I don't know how we can pay the bills this month." I hate that feeling. Yet, for 2 years, we've paid EVERY bill EVERY month, and never once went hungry or had to rely on others. I now write down just how God meets our needs every month (unexpected money gifts, overtime, extra paychecks, a few hours of work for me to do from home with my old employer, gift cards, lower than expected bills, etc.). My next favorite section of the book is on finances, esp. the cost of working. The 6 reasons most moms work is excellent. There is also a mom's survey that Ethan took at his church that was interesting. I highly recommend this book.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
The only place to be is home,
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This review is from: There's No Place Like Home: Steps to Becoming a Stay-At-Home Mom (Paperback)
This book was helpful in some aspects. It gave some advice on how to transition to being a stay at home mom. In addition, it gave scriptural references which for me were uplifing and encouraging. However, the authors repeatedly made me feel as though it was totally "ungodly" if you work outside the home to make ends meet. That, for me, was the only negative aspect.
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