December 5, 2006 2:10 PM
My new book is here!
I am so excited! My new book is in stock at Amazon!
Though I haven't seen an actual copy yet myself, you can actually have one in your hands in just a few days if you order now.
What is The Mommy Survival Guide about? Here is the description at Amazon:
Love is a commitment. Motherhood may be the best job in the world but it is definitely not the easiest. Sleepless nights, hectic mornings, and activity packed evenings make mommyhood a 24-hours-a-day/7-days-a-week job. And even though patience and organization may be part of the job requirements, the implementation of these traits is often easier said than done. Most mommys are just looking for a way to survive. Barbara Curtis, well-known author and mother of twelve, understands first-hand the struggles and frustrations of motherhood and has spent 36 years fine tuning the key traits of this demanding job. In her new book, The Mommy Survival Guide, she shares mothering techniques that have proven effective for her large family and that are guaranteed to equip mommys with the tools they need to mother successfully. Providing practical, insightful advice on a variety of topics from sleep deprivation to encouraging and embracing individuality among children, she reminds mothers that the key to being a great mom is learning to put your children first-which will lead to a greater joy and satisfaction as you spend time with them. Filled with activities, recipes, inspirational quotes, and useful encouragement, The Mommy Survival Guide gives mothers the materials they need to not only survive the mommy years but to truly enjoy them-making happy memories with their children that will last a lifetime.
Okay, I'm going to make a shameless plug for my books now - something I've been putting off because it sounds so - well, so cheesy. But the truth is I get several emails a week from moms who want me to know how much reading The Mommy Manual has revolutionized their motherhood. I've even received mail from grandmothers who like what they've seen in the way their daughters are raising their children as a result of implementing my ideas.
I know that both these books - The Mommy Manual and The Mommy Survival Guide - are filled with practical and spiritual help which will not only teach you to bring out the best in your kids, but which will also help you find the best in yourself. They will help you be the mother God meant you to be.
Read the reviews of The Mommy Manual to get a feeling of whether these books are worth reading - and not just by Christians, by any mom who's ever for a moment wondered if there's more joy in motherhood than she has found.
So this is my shameless plug - buy these books for yourself for Christmas. Buy them for your friends. Buy them for baby shower presents. Maybe your church women's group would give them as baby presents.
If money is a problem, check them out of your library. If your library doesn't have them, ask them to order them.
Also, remember that I am also a speaker - let the leaders of your church Women's Ministry know about me. They can see my resume at my website.
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Comments
Congratulations, Barbara.
My wife and I just had our first baby 11 days ago. Maybe we should pick up a couple of these and try to figure out what we're supposed to be doing !
Posted by: Dean | December 5, 2006 2:59 PM
Congratulations, Dean!! I think you deserve a book for that. If you send me your address I will send you a copy as soon as mine come :)
Posted by: barbara | December 5, 2006 3:28 PM
I was just telling my husband about this book the other night when he was asking what I wanted for Christmas but I didn't think it was for sale yet and he finished shopping for me already - BUT - I loved the Mommy Manual so much and so I may just buy myself a Christmas present. ;)
Congrats on it coming out!! I'm sure it will do very well!
Posted by: Laura | December 5, 2006 7:07 PM
Thanks, Barbara. I'll send you the address soon.
Posted by: Dean | December 5, 2006 9:02 PM
Could you tell me what the difference is between The Mommy Manual and The Mommy Survival Guide? I have the first book but only managed to read the first 80 pages before my second child was born and haven't yet gotten back to it.
Posted by: Laurie | December 6, 2006 1:30 PM
Congrats! I can't wait to get my copy! :)
Kristina
www.kristinaseleshanko.com
Posted by: Kristina | December 6, 2006 3:35 PM
I'd also be interested in your take on the differences between The Mommy Manual and The Mommy Survival Guide. Both of them sound like great resources, and I like the idea of including it with a baby gift. Which would you recommend as best for young, first-time moms, since I wouldn't necessarily want to overwhelm them with too much reading material?
Posted by: Celebrian | December 6, 2006 10:19 PM
