Thriving and Surviving Raising Thirteen

Download or read book Thriving and Surviving Raising Thirteen written by Anne Perrottet and published by . This book was released on 2022-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to plunge, fully clothed, into the deep waters of motherhood. With hilarious anecdotes and clever suggestions, 'Thriving and Surviving Raising 13' draws us deep into the great adventure of parenting a large brood. Anne Perrottet is an Australian dynamo: her book shows how it's possible to manifest an abiding love for every child while fostering their sporting spirit, embracing their losses, and fighting their corner. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer Director of the Conscience Project, and mother of ten. Full of warmth and wisdom, in "Thriving and Surviving Raising Thirteen", Anne Perrottet takes us on a very personal journey through motherhood, it's joys and heartbreaks, its many stretching moments, its sometimes near despair, and ultimately its rewards - not as an expert, but as a woman - who like many, are simply trying to do their best and, sometimes, but not always succeeding, yet never wavering in their determination to give their all for their children.' Maggie Hamilton Australian writer and social researcher, who delights in new possibilities and dreams of an even better future for us all. Lurking within every seemingly boring home is excitement, romance, and heartbreak. In the midst of it all is the encounter with God and the opportunity to grow in grace. Those with families of their own will understand and enjoy the book's stories and lessons. Those looking forward to the adventure of marriage and family will receive a better introduction than any catechism can provide! Very Rev. Paul D. Scalia Episcopal Vicar for Clergy: Diocese of Arlington Pastor: Saint James Catholic Church A heartwarming account of the beauty - and messiness - of life with 13 children that will make you laugh and cry, and then do it all again. Reading this book made me feel like I was sitting at the kitchen table with a good friend and hearing about her day. This story of family and faith, through the triumphs and tribulations, is an inspiration and one you won't want to miss. April Readlinger, Executive Director, CanaVox