Buddhism for Mothers with Lingering Question- Taking Stock of What Really Matters

by Sarah Napthali

For all mothers who loved the simplicity, clarity and warmth of Buddhism for Mothers comes the book which answers the next lot of questions - Buddhism for Mothers with Lingering Questions.

Sarah Napthali is on to the next stage of the parenting journey. Juggling working from home and managing a family, and worrying about whether she'll have future career, Sarah is now the mother of seven-year-old Zac and the unrelentingly naughty four-year-old Alex. While she's no longer changing nappies or carrying babies, she is contending with the next lot of parenting challenges that every mother will be able to relate to.

In her clear and engaging way, Sarah takes us on a journey through the challenges (and joys!) of raising children, using Buddhist teachings and principles to help her answer the eternal questions of mothers everywhere: Who am I? Who are my children? Where am I going? And how can I do my best by my children and myself? Writing from personal experience, and weaving in stories from other mothers throughout her narrative, Sarah shows us how spiritual and mindful parenting can help all mothers to be more open, attentive and content.

Sarah's first book, Buddhism for Mothers, has sold copies to many mothers who practise Buddhism as well as to those who've never opened a Buddhist book in their lives.

272 pages, paperback

Published January 1, 2007

About the author

Sarah Napthali is a mother of two young boys who tries to apply Buddhist teachings in her daily life. Her working life has ranged from teaching English as a Second Language and corporate training, to human rights activism and interpreting. Since becoming a mother she has focussed on writing, initially for companies and later for individuals wanting to record their memoirs. With seven memoirs completed, she is also the author of Buddhism for Mothers (Allen & Unwin, 2003) which has sold 54,000 copies around the world and been translated into eight languages to date. Since the children started school, Sarah is very pleased to report that she manages to meditate daily.

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Reviews

[meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

so so so so good! Such accessible yet profound lessons! It took me ages to read, as I found each chapter - and sub-chapter segments, very dense with poignant lessons, and would need to digest small amounts of text before I moved on (I renewed this book more than once from my library!).

I am dying to read her first book as well. Infact, I'd LOVE to own a copy of both. It's a book I think all mums should have a read of, and a copy of on their shelves, to refer back to when things are rough.

I feel like I stumbled across this book at the absolute right moment in my life!
I am a new(ish) mother and also an aspiring Buddhist, or rather, I should say that I'm getting into Buddhist practices, meditation, texts, etc.
I also feel a kinship to Sarah Napthali, the lovely author.

READ THIS! :)

[Halena · Rating 1 out of 5]

There were a few parts I liked in this but by half way through I just started to read the what to do pages. It is not a practical book unless you are studying Buddhism. I did think it would be more of a bridge with extracts from buddhism to help with parenting rather than a guide to beginners buddhism. Overall not a book I would recommend.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This really resonated with me. I tried to draw out my reading of this book as it seems I am more focused on being a calm, patient mother (and person) while the words are fresh in my mind. Enjoyed as much or perhaps more than the author's earlier book, Buddhism for Mothers. Definitely one to re-read.

[Jennifer Miera · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't make it all the way through this book, but it was a decent read. I moved on to competing reading topics.