From Grouchy To Great: Finding Joy In The Journey Of Motherhood

by Ruth Schwenk

All of us as moms, struggle to keep it all together sometimes. The battle for Jesus to reign in our hearts and through our emotions is a fight we all face every day. The good news is that we don’t have to battle alone. This is a resource filled with real life stories to strengthen and encourage you that the battle can be won by God’s grace and wisdom.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Self Help

100 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 29, 2014

About the author

Ruth Schwenk is the creator of TheBetterMom.com, and along with her husband, the creator of FortheFamily.org. She is a pastor’s wife, mom of four energetic kids, a lover of coffee, and dreamer of big dreams. She loves leading, speaking, and blogging. Ruth is the co-author of two forthcoming books with Zondervan. A graduate of The Moody Bible Institute, Ruth and her husband have been serving in local church ministry for nearly fifteen years.

Reviews

[Justine Woodard · Rating 5 out of 5]

New baby!

This book helped me through the first days of my newborns life … as I was cranky and feeding her in the middle of the night I’d read this and it totally changed my perspective! I will be reading over and over and her other books also!

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Some really good nuggets of information from many different contributors.

[jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

I downloaded this book on a whim and I am so glad I did. It was just what my heart needed and I was almost sad when I was done with it.

[Catie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!! Must read!

This book was a total game changer. I've struggled with being grumpy since my second child, but this book has really helped me make a change and dig deep within myself to fix the problems. I also done this with another mom friend, which helped a ton because we could talk about each chapter together and it really made us both feel not so alone in this grumpy mom thing. I totally recommend!!

[Jodi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could have a weekend with these moms!!!

Great insight and advice. Such openness and willingness to share their failures and how they've made real, life impacting changes within their families. This book was very encouraging, and for me personally, very timely. Thanks Ladies, for publishing this gem!!!

[Monica D Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ever so ENCOURAGING!

Knowing you are not alone as you navigate the waters of motherhood is so necessary. This book in often comical ways had me examine myself in a nonjudgmental manner. For that, I'm so grateful. Highly recommend this for the God fearing woman needing encouragement and a gentle nudge.

[April Hubbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!!!

I totally relate and have felt exactly how the people in the book have shared! God is our source of joy and help by putting His relationship first in our lives .

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. The honesty these moms share is relevant and encouraging.

[Amy Flickinger]

just loved this book. These women really give it to you, openly and honest....

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't even know where to begin other then to say this book came to me at the right season of my life. Last year I battles postpartum depression and it was bad. It really stripped me of who I was and wore me down. I have felt beaten, sad, and most of all angry at everyone especially my husband and children. I haven't been very religious in many, many years, but my daughter has been very interested lately, which has made me feel like there is something pulling me toward God again. This book has simply improved my life in such a profound way in such a short period of time.