Just Give Me a Little Piece of Quiet: 60 Mini-retreats for a Mom's Soul

by Lorilee Craker

Every mom with little ones can benefit from and appreciate the amusing, thoughtful and profound "mini-retreats" from Lorilee Craker. She draws from her experience as a busy mom, understanding that women don't have time or energy to read preachy meditative volumes. The chapters are short and sweet, yet they leave the reader with words of wisdom and encouragement to chew on all day.

Genres: Christian, Parenting, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Christian Living, Religion, Family

189 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2011

About the author

Lorilee Craker is a writer in Michigan, United States. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She has three children. She advocates participation in community-supported agriculture and shopping at farmers' markets. She is an entertainment writer for MLive. Craker co-authored Lynne Spears' memoir Through the Storm. Craker and Spears appeared together at the 20th annual MOPS International convention in Grapevine, Texas in 2008. Craker co-authored My Journey to Heaven: What I Saw and How It Changed My Life with Marv Besteman, who died before the book was published. In a 2011 Time article, Zac Bissonnette writes that Craker "might be the most versatile journalist in America".

Reviews

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Jen Hatmaker's humor a bit more but this book was a good one. Sixty little stories about parenting, life w/ kids, friends etc. Begin and end w/ a short Bible verse. The perfect thing to read before bed. Moms of any age can relate

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this

easily pick up and put down if need be

connected with scripture

short collection of stories

leaves you feeling awakened and refreshed

I highly recommend this as an addition to every mothers library

[Chloe (Always Booked) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this for what it is. Its 2-3 page "devotionals" (but actually just anecdotes) about Christian living as a mother. Some were really relatable. Some tied really closely to scripture. They weren't all bangers, but it was a good read.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the humor, honesty and brevity of each little story in this book. It's a great book for a waiting room, waiting for the last 5 minutes of a cartoon to finish before you get in the car, etc. It's written from a Christian perspective but not in the least bit preachy. It's encouraging and I found myself saying "yup, I've been there."

[Lynnea · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would have been better had I read it several years ago when my children were little (toddler age).

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this book for free when I joined a MOPS group. I loved reading the stories in it, and getting a good laugh. I'm just happy to know I'm not the only mom with crazy kids. :D

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short stories that can be read in minutes and renew my energy for mothering.

[Mandy J. Hoffman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good short chaptered book for a quick refresh during the day.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I tend to read couple books at a time. Short stories that'll make you laugh and cray at the SAME time. From one mom to another.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were some GREAT mini-devotions in this book!

[Huyping How · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is chicken soup for a mom's soul.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this writer's creativity, with all her humorous anecdotes. It is a retreat from mommydom, yes, but not enough scripture/spiritualness to be a devotional.