The Brave Art of Motherhood

The title of this book really jumped out at me when I saw it, and I immediately wanted to read it. While it is clearly geared toward mothers, it really focuses on who we are as women first. It's truly about how to reclaim our sense of self – which most of us tend to cast aside the moment we become mothers and there's somebody else more important than us.

Reading this book really helped me to see all the places I'd gotten stuck over the years as a mom. It also showed me some of where I'd further neglected myself when I became a stepmom. I realized some of the unconscious habits and excuses I'd developed that are not serving anyone in my family, least of all me!

Unlike many inspirational books, this doesn't just leave you with a fistful of “aha” moments and a shrug. Rachel actually walks you out of the stuckness, and gives you tangible action to take to move you forward.

I honestly want to buy a copy of this book for each of my mom friends, because it is truly life changing – and I don't use that term lightly!

I received a free advanced copy of this book from the publisher as part of its launch team, but I was under no obligation to post a review, positive or otherwise.