Desperate

Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe

De: Sarah Mae, Sally Clarkson

Narrado por: Nan Gurley, Chelsea Thayer

Desperate is for those who love their children to the depths of their souls but who have also curled up under their covers, fighting back tears, and begging God for help. It’s for those who have ever wondered what happened to all their ideals for what having children would be like. For those who have ever felt like all the “experts” have clearly never had a child like theirs. For those who have prayed for a mentor. For those who ever felt lost and alone in motherhood.

In Desperate you will find the story of one young mother’s honest account of the desperate feelings experienced in motherhood and one experienced mentor’s realistic and gentle exhortations that were forged in the trenches of raising her own four children.

Also in Desperate:

• QR codes and links at the end of each chapter that lead to videos with Sarah Mae and Sally talking about the chapter
• Practical steps to take during the desperate times
• Bible study and journal exercises in each chapter that will lead you to identify ways in which you can grow as a mom
• Mentoring advice for real-life situations
• Q & A section with Sally where she answers readers questions

WOW, did I need this!

Being a Mom of 5, (3 wonderful duaghters and 2 loving sons) and living out in the middle of no where. I was drowning in the sea of "Why can't you get this together" syndrome. After our second son was diagnosed with severe autism I allowed my self to slip into a drepression that I got comfortable wallowing in, and covid lockdowns made this real easy. However, God is Good, and a friend sent me this book as a Christmas present. I am so glad I decided to read more for lent and God truly spoke to me through Sarah and Sally. So many time through this book I found myself nodding along with the same experiences, flaws and self doubt they had once had. And even though my family is much different from theirs, I have come to the understanding that through God's grace I will be the Mom my kids need me to be. Thank you ladies for being Christ's light in my world so I can be that light for my children.

Rosemary M.

Loved it!

This is such an honest and well rounded approach to helping moms who struggle. I'm so glad it was recommended to me. It made me realize I'm not alone and gave practical advice seasoned with truth that inspired me to relax and love being a mom again. So good!

Mamas of littles must read!!!

This book is so incredibly relatable and encouraging! It gives real, practical advice that’s in line with God’s word and helped me to set my eyes on Jesus instead of on the enemy’s lies. I will go back to this again in the future and will recommend it to any mom I know is struggling!

Wonderful!!!

I’m about to listen to this book again. It is SUCH an encouragement to me, as I have been in a dark place with motherhood. I now feel inspired & have a renewed sense of hope that my job as a mom can be fulfilling & joyful. I’ve already seen a HUGE difference in my children because I’ve changed my attitude & my heart, therefore I’m more patient, loving & creative with parenting & discipline. READ this book!!!!! It’s a life-changer!!!

Inspiring

The format of this book was a bit difficult to follow in the beginning. But I was determined to stick with it because I needed the encouragement and Saramae seemed to be saying all the things I'd been afraid to say. Things I'd felt guilty for thinking. As I stuck with it, I saw that the book offered lots of encouragement and good tips for keeping your sanity as a mom of young children. I am so glad that I stuck with it.

I needed this!

What did you love best about Desperate?

Relatable on several aspects.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes!

Any additional comments?

This book really helped me as a Mom, Wife, Woman and a Christian. Thank you, I feel relieved and hopeful.

A balm to my weary heart

This book was amazing. Just what I needed in this season of motherhood. I will be rereading often

Very real and just what I needed in this season of life

This book was amazing. I found myself laughing and in tears within the first few chapters. There were moments that literally stopped me in my tracks. This book is a wonderful compilation of real and compassionate. A beautiful breathe of fresh air for THIS mama who needed to know she wasn’t alone. I would recommend this book to every mama who has their faith in Jesus and even to those whose hearts have been searching for answers they need found. This will definitely be a reread for me!

Encouraging!

I found myself listening to this book whenever I had a break from my 3 children under 5. Sally and Sarah are truly inspiring and uplifting. They reminded me to give myself grace as well as my children and husband.

I love the Biblical references throughout each book. This truly helped me through rough days of homeschooling.

Thank you for your continuous encouragement as a mama.

Encouragement for weary moms

I found so much hope and encouragement in this book. Sara Mae is transparent and authentic and her she put into words so many things I have been feeling but couldn't verbalize. If you're praying to find mentors but they haven't come yet, this book is a great place to start.