This was won through the early reviewers contest. Despite being a book for women and being a man my self I enjoyed this book. A quick easy uplifting read, I would be interested in more from Sarah Jakes. She deals with issues that Mom's face everyday and helps supply biblical grace. ( )

I expected this book to be a religious devotional book about Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Instead it was an autobiography about, Sarah, Mother of Two. Too much of the book was about her and her experiences and very little about Jesus and his mother. She tries to liken herself to Mary as she was 13, single, and unconventional. This book in no way brought me closer to Christ which I feel is the purpose of a devotional for "Modern Moms." ( )

Thanks to the publisher, BethanyHouse, through LibraryThing, for an Advance Reading Copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is a book for parents with advice from Mary, the Mother of Jesus, through the wonderful writing of Christian author, Sarah Jakes. She writes letters to Mary and compares raising children in today's society to how Mary must have raised Jesus in Biblical times. I was surprised how many appropriate comparisons there were.

Ms. Jakes tells us of her struggles as a teenage, single mother and the many things she has learned from motherhood. By trusting God like Mary did, Ms. Jakes overcame fears and insecurities in her life. And she shows us what we can learn from Mary: courage, strength, bravery, acceptance, and patience. ( )

This book should be given to all unwed teenagers or other parents who are struggling to cope with what life has given them to read. Written in the style of letters to Mary, the mother of Jesus, it is such an inspiration to anyone in need of guidance. the author, Sarah Jakes, has really hit the mark with this book. ( )

Great book! Very insiteful! ( )