As a mother of three kids who are constantly keeping me on my toes, I am in always in amazement over the amount of things that they teach me each day. There isn’t a day that goes by that they don’t bring me back down to the realities of what life is really supposed to be all about. This is especially true of my youngest one, Zeva. It seems the younger the kids are the more they can teach us because the realities of life haven’t touched them as much yet. When I was given the chance to review Small Talk: Learning From My Children about What Matters Most by Amy Julia Becker from Flyby Promotions in exchange for a blog review I was ready to dive into reading it with an eagerness.
About Amy and Her Small Talk Book
When I started reading her book, it is just like reading an inside story of her life, but in a complete book form. I am grateful that Amy share her family’s story with us in this book. Each chapter leaves us with something that her kids have taught her that is well worth remembering.
As you can see from this short video clip, she has broken this book down into three parts. The first one is about holding on in life while she covers many different topics with some of them being prayer, Christmas, and heaven. The second section is about letting go with some of the topics being laughter, happiness, and God. The last section is about growing up with some of the topics being grace, forgiveness and tragedy.
My Review
I would say that this book is really a pleasure to read. I would recommend it for any parents who are like me and feel like on most days that they are sinking into what feels like a big pool of the “quick sand of life.” This book is encouraging and up lifting. When I take the time to pay attention to my own kids, I do see her points that kids really can teach some really powerful lessons in life. My kids are the reason why I do make sure to enjoy as many aspects of my life as I can.
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this seems like a book we all could enjoy reading – grandparents, aunts and uncles, and those who are in Children’s Ministry – as a way to stay connected to the beauties, chuckles, fears and uncertainties of parenting…
My husband and I are removed from immediate connection with kids right now; our kids are grown, we have no grandkids (yet), and we are traveling full-time in our RV for the next 18 months, so we aren’t able to participate with a church family. I WANT to be reminded of how scary and joyful those times were, because that’s a way to connect with both those online, and those people we meet who are “in the midst”.
Thanks for the review!
This book will help you remember that stage of childhood for sure. I’m glad that you want to remember it and stay connected with all generations.
Sounds like a nice book. Sadly I cant join the contest =) #MagicMoments
Was there a reason on my end why you couldn’t enter the contest? It is a nice book worth reading.
Sounds like a great book to add to my ever growing reading list, thank you for introducing it to us as readers!xx
You’re more than welcome. I love to read. I normally share book reviews on Sundays. 😉
This one sounds good! I am curretly reading (listening to audionbooks) of a few good ones. I will have to put this on my list to check out. I just deiscovered overdrive and checking out audiobooks right from my phone from the library, so i am doing better with keeping up with my reading!!
Thanks for linking up! #SHINEbloghop
Sounds amazing! Would love to read it
It is a great book for sure.
This sounds amazing and I would love to read it
It is a nice book worth reading.
This is a great book idea and review! Thanks for sharing it with us.
You’re more than welcome. I have a really awesome book review and giveaway going live on Sunday for another parenting style book that I’m confident you’ll really love. Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting.
Sounds like a great book. #ProductReviewParty
Thank you for stopping by. This is a good book to read for sure.
I will have to check this out because most days I do feel like I am sinking in quicksand. #ProductReviewParty
This book is actually a lot of pleasure to read. I think every parent feels like they are sinking in quicksand from time to time.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Now this sounds like a good read. Being a parent there are a lot of times I feel I’m sinking in quick sand. I hope I win so I get a chance to read this book and find inspiration. #ProductReviewParty
Sounds like an interesting book, thanks for sharing it at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings.
This is a cute little book for sure. Thank you for stopping by and visiting and hosting a nice blog hop.
My kids do every day that they talk to their (deceased) brother.
Thank you so much for posting this giveaway to my weekly giveaway linky.
Besos, Sarah
Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo
This book seems like a good reminder for us to really listen to our children. Their perspective on life is quite often really profound. Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday! What an excellent book!
Tina
I learned from my son that kids don’t need to have a lecture; just tell them whatever it is and move on with love. thx
They teach me all the time not to judge people. Kids (and dogs) love everybody no matter their skin color, how much money they have, or what kind of clothes they wear. It’s beautiful.
Mine teach me the simple things are best. We can have as much fun tickle fighting, reading and drinking hot chocolate and snuggling under blankets together as we can going on a trip.
You are so right, this is such an important lesson that many parents tend to forget. I know that there are times when I think I’m not giving my kids enough materialistic items and trips, but then they shower me with loads of love and smiles over just spending time with them.
Oops, forgot to say thanks for sharing with #ThrowbackThursdaylinkup!
I’ve seen this book around. Sounds like a great read for parents with kids of any age! #productreviewparty
When I was upset about my daughter being disabled her sister said: But mom she doesn’t know she’s different.
I learn everyday from children about unconditional love and happiness
That is a great thing to learn out of life. Many times we don’t realize how many people don’t know what unconditional love really feels like.
My stepdaughter constantly reminds me that a mother/daughter relationship isn’t always about blood.
That’s so true. I feel that way with my oldest, and can relate completely.
Since having my daughter I have learned that it’s the little things in life that matter. She has taught me that.
This a valuable lesson for sure. The little things do tend to make a huge difference both for the positive and the negative. However, it’s good to never stress over the small things to much.
When my oldest child was about 3 we were shopping in a second handstore and a nun was going through some bins of linens–Kellie asked me “what is that” I told her it is a nun– and she says’ Mommy it is a something –what is that?? ‘ I said well, she works for God– Kellie with the biggest beam on her face says ” OH Mommy she’s and Angle” all I could do was giggle to myself and the nun just smiled warmly at Kellie
This is so sweet. I am sure that woman really felt honored. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thanks for your insights on this book and sharing at The Southern Special. Please join us again Tuesday beginning at 7:00am.
You’re welcome. I’m glad you stopped by and checked out this book review. Thanks for the invitation to come by your link up again.
My daughter loves to share. She recently went to a harvest party. She played games, and won tickets for prizes. She won a couple of specific prizes specifically to give to Operation Christmas child. So sweet!
That is totally adorable! Sounds like she’s been taught the value of giving verses receiving. Thank you for sharing that about your daughter.
Great review Crystal. I am always amazed at my children’s perspective. It’s a wonderful blessing.
Thank you for sharing this with salt & Light
Marissa
Thank you for stopping by. Kids do keep things in perspective a lot better than adults do at times.
Oooh, this sounds like a great read. I’ll have to add it to my list!
Thanks for sharing and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop.
Wishing you a lovely week.
xoxo
It is a good book. I highly recommend the a lot.
Hi Crystal, thank you for sharing this book review at Good Morning Mondays, sounds like a good read. Blessings
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.