Why Motherhood Matters: An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting (Book Review)

Sometimes, I receive a book to review and it's like pulling teeth when I try to read it.  Other times, once I pick up a book I can't put it down until I'm finished.  Why Motherhood Matters: An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting by author September McCarthy definitely falls into that last category.

The title, while not misleading, doesn't really do the book justice.   When originally looking at the book, and agreeing to review it, I thought it would be a feel good, I'm OK-you're OK kind of books. In reality, the author pulls  back the curtain on motherhood and deals with some of the serious issues moms deal with like insecurity, comparison, wanting to pack up and leave home when it all gets to be too much.  Didn't see that one coming, did you?   Yet, I'd be willing to bet you've felt that way at some point, but goodness we can't admit it, right?

It was refreshing to see that someone else dealt with some of the same internal and external issues of motherhood as me, and not only survived but came out victorious.  But even better than knowing someone struggles, McCarthy gives you some step by step ways to walk out of those dark days and places, without walking out on our families.  (Phew, right?!)   In addition to walking you through your own issues, she gives you some pretty straightforward information on dealing with bad attitudes in kids (and yourself), the importance of Bible study as a family in the home, and a not so gentle reminder that your husband should still be your heart throb.

About the Author:  September McCarthy is a writer, speaker, popular blogger, wife, and a home-educating mother to ten beautiful children. She is juggling the stages of motherhood, from adult children to toddlers, and is now a grandma to two more blessings.

September also blogs regularly at One September Day (www.septembermccarthy.com) where she encourages women to be brave and to embrace the gifts that God has placed upon them to hand the torch of the Gospel to their family and those around them.