Hold On, But Don't Hold Still

Hope and Humor from My Seriously Flawed Life

By: Kristina Kuzmic

Narrated by: Kristina Kuzmic

Delivering inspiration and "parenting comedy at its finest,"* here is one woman's story of ditching her fairytale dreams and falling in love with her unpredictable, chaotic, imperfect life from the author of I Can Fix This

Kristina Kuzmic has made herself a household name, speaking directly to mothers from the trenches of parenthood via her viral videos and social media presence. She is now bringing her message of self-acceptance, resilience, and joy to book readers. With a refreshingly unpretentious, funny, and galvanizing voice, Kuzmic goes behind the scenes to reveal how she went from broke and defeated to unshakably grounded and brimming with thankfulness. Illuminating the hard-won wisdom from a life always spent one step behind--whether it was as a high school student new to America, a suddenly single mother to two kids, remarried and juggling two teens and a toddler, or the unexpected recipient of Oprah's attention and investment--Hold On, But Don't Hold Still is the book every mother needs to reassure her that she's not only fine just as she is, but that she already has more tools and support than she can possibly imagine. Sparkling with wit, this heartfelt memoir is like a long coffee date with a best friend, or the eleventh-hour text message that gives you just the boost you need to get through the night.

*The Huffington Post

Critic reviews

Praise for Hold On, But Don't Hold Still

"Tenacious and refreshingly candid."
—Publisher's Weekly (starred)

"A generous guide through the bumpy terrain of parenting."
—Kirkus

Truth that is so needed ❤️

I love this book! I actually rewound in several parts just to let the words I needed to hear just sink in. I have a hard time letting go of my mistakes and I love how she talked about how we are HUMAN and can’t do everything perfectly and need to let go of the guilt of just being human! She speaks right from a heart of genuine love and desire to help others going through hards times like she herself did. ❤️ absolutely recommend this book!

I will listen to this book again and again

Exactly what I have been needing to hear. Her stories and advice are so relatable and heartfelt. Loved every chapter!

5 stars!

Awesome woman. I loved and cried the whole way through. Thanks for sharing your story Kristina.

Must Read for Moms

Motherhood is amazing, exhausting, rewarding, and defeating all at once. Kristina gets that and delivers her experiences with a grace and realism that makes you feel like your best girlfriend is reading this to you.

Exactly what I needed

I am going through a possible divorce as well, which I inisiated. My son being 18 months.
To hear another person talking about the stuff I am currently going through but in a way that is non-judgemental is a breath of fresh air. The humor that came through while talking about serious topics made love this book even more. It lets me know it is okay to stand back and have a good chuckle at the horrible situation I’m in and then pull up my big girl pants and continue with what’s ahead BUT doing it without causing unnecessary hurt or harm and with my dignity intact