You're Not My Mom: Confessions of a Formerly "Wicked" Stepmother [Paperback]

Kali Schnieders (Author), Elizabeth Schnieders (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Navpress Publishing Group (April 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576837939
• ISBN-13: 978-1576837931
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,271,399 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 Great for anyone in a "step" relationship, May 21, 2005

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Sheila U (Albany, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You're Not My Mom: Confessions of a Formerly "Wicked" Stepmother (Paperback)

Blending families relies on God's grace and guidance and a willingness on each person's part to allow God to work through them. This book is filled with encouragement and hope as you see Kali and Elizabeth struggle on this long journey as individuals with their own ideas of what a "step" relationship should be, and trying to adjust to having each other in their lives. As they allow God to work through them and in their lives, they have grown from not really knowing or understanding each other, to trusting God for the outcome of their journey, which thankfully has become a journey they will share together.

What a blessing this book is and a wonderful resource for anyone in a "step" family relationship. Although my "step" children are grown, this book has pointed out some helpful ways to look at situations I find myself in. I especially liked the sharing from both Kali and Elizabeth on the same event. How insightful this is. This book is an inspiration to me that as we continue to rely on God and the strength that He gives us, all things are possible!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good for every parent, May 4, 2005

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Kathryn E. Miller (INDIO, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You're Not My Mom: Confessions of a Formerly "Wicked" Stepmother (Paperback)

I don't have a blended family but I still found much value in Kali and Elizabeth's book. Not only is it a fascinating story (I couldn't stop reading once I started), it offers insights and encouragement for any parent.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Moving Journey, October 27, 2005

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T. Forkner (Wyoming) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You're Not My Mom: Confessions of a Formerly "Wicked" Stepmother (Paperback)

This moving "step by step" journey of a step-mom and step-daughter will have you cheering and crying
with Kali and Elizabeth Schnieders from the moment Kali joins the Schnieders family. With no experience
at being a mom, there is no way Kali could ever predict the difficulties that come with parenting. Add
step-parenting on top of the already huge responsibly of being a mom and you have one confused
Step-mom any parent can relate to. As for Elizabeth, who so wonderfully penned her frustrated thoughts
as a child for us all to read, we see a confused little girl grieving for her mother grow into a lovely young
woman who learns to respect - and even love - Kali. These two women are courageous to share their
deeply personal story and disclose to us the mistakes they have made. They truly have a desire
to warn others, so we might avoid making the same ones in our own family journeys.