Feathers from My Nest – A Mothers Reflections

Feathers from My Nest A Mothers Reflections

Facing the metaphorical empty nest, Beth Moore writes, "The first morning I awakened to a house with no children, my home was quiet, but to my surprise it wasn't empty. Suddenly it felt full. Full of memories. Full of anticipation. Full of love that can somehow go with them to college and beyond, yet stay back home with us. A love that has a name. Jesus." From here, Moore reflects upon all those memories, or feathers, from her nest, showing readers how a smattering of humor and a heavy dose of faith in Jesus helped to shape and guide her mothering. At times the mood is jovial, as she recalls the divine patience it takes to negotiate who rides in the front seat during the after-school carpool. At other times, her tone is tearjerking, as in the time she discovers a wadded tissue in her daughter's bed weeks after she'd left for college. "I had no idea how long it had been there, but I knew instinctively what it meant," writes Moore. "She had been crying …I held the Kleenex in my hand and wondered what had broken her tender heart." Written as a series of heartfelt vignettes, this sentimental and highly personal book speaks to the lasting gifts of motherhood and why it helps to raise a family within the context of Christian faith. –Gail Hudson

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Share this book with all the precious women in your life!
I LOVE this book! I encourage you to pass this along to mothers, daughters, sisters, friends…everyone will love it and be enriched greatly just by reading this sweet, funny, thought-provoking book by the incomparable Beth Moore!

5 Stars Beth Moore Book (Great!)
Beth Moore's book (Feathers From My Next: A Mother's Reflections) about raising kids is wonderful! What a great Christian perspective!

5 Stars Great for parents of little ones OR empty nesters
I'm a parent of 2 little ones, and I've been reading one of her essays each morning. They're sweet and real and funny (just like Beth Moore always is) – and they're a real encouragement to me to see the long view of godly parenting, rather than getting stuck in the preschool weeds. I also gave it as a gift to my mother-in-law whose chicks are long gone from the nest, and she loved it too.

5 Stars Enjoyable read
Very touching…touches all emotions. I bought three more to share with other family/friends who are mothers. Great choice as a gift for moms whose children are leaving for college.

5 Stars Perfect for any woman!
I read Beth Moore's book after experiencing two miscarriages and trying to get pregnant for the third time. Her Godly approach to motherhood made me realize that God gives us children as gifts and blessings – regardless if it is for a few months in utero or for decades on earth! She gives a personalized insight on how to try to raise children to love Christ – in a world that often makes that difficult! I would highly recommend this book to any woman – moms, daughters, moms-to-be, or as I was when I read it, a mom wanna-be!

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