Introverted Mom
Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Women
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Published: 2019
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Publisher's Description
Your personality is a gift, not a liability. This book helps you uncover and embrace the hope, laughter, and joy of using your unique gifts to parent your children. Life as a mom is LOUD, but you long for quiet. When the volume of family life clashes with your personality, frustration, guilt, and overwhelm naturally result. In Introverted Mom, author Jamie C. Martin lifts these burdens from your shoulders, reminding you that your steady strength is exactly what your family needs in this chaotic world. Jamie shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other introverted mothers, letting you know you're not alone. Her practical suggestions and creative inspiration are enhanced with quotes and insights from four beloved writers--Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, L. M. Montgomery, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Together, Jamie and this band of fellow introverts share their wisdom on... Believing that you're enough Self-acceptance that leads to freedom Navigating heartache and disappointment Stretching out of your comfort zone Connecting with God as an introvert Cultivating calm wherever you are Defining for yourself what really matters Whether you've just realized you're an introvert, or if you've known it all along, this book is for you. It's time to honor who you are and savor life as an introverted mom. *Note: Written from a Christian perspective
Endorsements (10)
“This book combines two of my favorite things: personality insights and literary heroines.”
“Jamie is a genius for taking the time to write this book. I think every woman should read this, as we all want to run away and refuel on a regular basis. Jamie gives us permission and validation to care for ourselves.”
“Though I've been an introverted mom for over fifteen years, I still found myself reading Jamie's words with a highlighter in one hand and a tissue in the other. It's a relief to be reminded that my introversion is not a burden to my family, it's a gift. I wish I'd had this book when my kids were babies!”
“As a mom of six, I spent too many years following advice that didn't fit my introverted temperament. I wish I'd had Jamie Martin's book years ago! Jamie gives people like me permission to be ourselves, and offers unique tips for how to thrive in our daily lives.”
“Creatively woven with the wisdom of classic literary cohorts, Jamie's voice in these pages offers hope for the hidden 50%. Finally: a motherhood anthem we introverts can dance to. (Quietly. In our bedrooms. Alone.)”
“I'm an extrovert, but I was delighted to discover myself in so many of this book's pages, too. We all have to both extrovert and introvert at different times, after all. Jamie's book is nourishing for the soul.”
“Jamie has a beautiful way of meeting introverted moms right where they are and giving them tools for carrying on. When I finished reading this book, I felt understood ... and validated for who I am. Introverted Mom is going to give many women a huge sigh of relief and confidence to navigate life in a way that feels authentic to them.”
“I can't tell you how many emails I have received from worn-out, introverted moms hiding in their bathrooms, the only place of brief respite in their homes. At last, Jamie Martin has written a book specifically for you, and in these pages you will begin to let go of unattainable extroverted mom ideals and find rest and strength to live and love as yourselves. Close the bathroom door, open this book, and be free!”
“This book is the encouragement I wish I had when my kids were younger. In these pages, Jamie manages to both lovingly remind us introverts that we're not alone in our parenting experiences, and inspire us to roll up our sleeves and do the beautiful work of raising our kids our way, leaning into the way we're made instead of fighting against it. Her voice is full of wisdom, humor, and much needed here-in-the-trenches-with-you.”
“As a mother of five and a full-time work-at-home mom, this book was nourishment for my tired spirit. Reading it was like having a (quiet) cup of tea with a friend. The pages are filled with empathy and understanding for the exhausted introvert who feels like she's not enough.”
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