Desperate

Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe

By: Sarah Mae, Sally Clarkson

Narrated by: Nan Gurley, Chelsea Thayer

Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

For mothers of young children, this audiobook is a lovely offering of hope, truth, freedom, wild grace, friendship, and the knowledge that they are not alone. Many moms have dreamed of life with children, and yet the reality seems far away from their dreams. Their hearts are committed, but their spirits are sagging. This audiobook is a coffee-talk from one woman who is still “figuring-it-out-in-the-mess” (Sarah Mae) and much-needed counsel from one who is older and wiser (Sally Clarkson). The audiobook’s message speaks to the hearts of desperate women who need a friend to come alongside and encourage them, give them hope, and remind them of who they are. Desperate is a tremendous source of compassion and information for any mama of young children who:

• Feels she’s going under
• Is isolated and lonely
• Has lost to the beast of housework
• Is suffering from depression and a feeling of desperation

Each mother will know she has a woman who can relate with her in the daily struggles of mama-hood, and will receive wisdom from an older woman who has gone through the struggles and made it to the other side.

©2014 Thomas Nelson (P)2014 Thomas Nelson

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

Uplifting

I really enjoyed the ongoing conversation to my heart throughout this book. Worth the listen and uplifting in time of need.