Mothering Heights~Book Review
by adustyframe ~ November 9th, 2009
Mothering Heights: A Novel Approach for Christian Mothers
by Keitha Smith and Susan Brereton.
Since I’m a book lover, I jumped at the chance to review this book. Mothering Heights (a clever spin on Wuthering Heights) uses quotes from classic books to encourage and exhort moms.
The authors encourage moms to find God’s direction for their families and to deepen their personal relationship with God–as well as our own families and other moms.
Each chapter is sprinkled with quotes from classic books and discusses various aspects of mothering. There are quotes from moms who shared their experiences and each chapter ends with a set of questions.
I appreciated that this book is full of Scripture. Personally, I felt that it was geared more towards moms of young children, but I still feel it’s a good book if you need encouragement or help finding God’s direction for your mothering.
Book summary: This encouraging book uses the charm of timeless literary works and the wisdom of the Bible to reconsider what is seen today as a classic role. Using selected quotes from novels including Sense and Sensibility, Treasure Island, and Great Expectations, the authors offer encouragement and exhortation to women of all walks of life who struggle and strive to be intentional in their parenting choices.
Author Bios:
Susan Brereton is a former New Zealand resident currently living in England. She is a wife, mother of five children, and an interior designer. For many years, Susan has run a Bible study for mothers of preschool children, and has had a long association with the Navigators and Moms-in-Touch.
Keitha Smith lives in New Zealand with her husband and two children, including one with special needs. With a background in training and education, Keitha leads the women’s ministry group at her church and serves on the local school’s board of trustees.
Check out Keitha’s fictional Mother’s Prayer Blog ,The Jonah Tree. Also visit www.MotheringHeights.org.
*Disclosure: Mama Buzz and reviewers received a complimentary of Mothering Heights for review purposes
November 9th, 2009 at 11:10 am
That sounds good. I had not heard of it before.