Sparkly Green Earrings

Catching the Light at Every Turn

By: Melanie Shankle

Narrated by: Melanie Shankle

Audie Award Finalist, Inspirational/Faith-Based Non-Fiction, 2014

"There is really no better indicator you're a mother than acquiring the ability to catch throw-up in a plastic bag, disinfect your hands, and immediately ask your friend to pass the beef jerky as you put on another Taylor Swift song and act as if nothing has happened." This is the type of insight Melanie Shankle offers in this quirky memoir of motherhood. Written in the familiar, stream-of-consciousness style of her blog, Big Mama, Sparkly Green Earrings is a heartwarming and hilarious look at motherhood from someone who is still trying to figure it all out.

Filled with personal stories - from the decision to become a mother to the heartbreak of miscarriage and ultimately, to the joy of raising a baby and living to tell about it - Sparkly Green Earrings will make you feel like you're sitting across the table from your best friend. A must-listen for anyone who's ever had a child or even thought about it.

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When I loosen my hold God tightens His.

What a beautiful book on motherhood. I could relate to so much. I laughed, wept and felt so encouraged by this book.

Hilarious and heartwarming

Melanie shankle could be my best friend. she gets right at the heart of motherhood and lead you there laughing the whole way.

Every Mom Must Read!

Where does Sparkly Green Earrings rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

At the top.

What did you like best about this story?

Because the author is also the narrator, she told the story the way it was intended.

Which scene was your favorite?

To many to count.

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

YES!!! But because I am a mom of four blessings, I couldn't!!!

Wonderful!!

Be prepared to laugh, cry, and laugh some more! I felt the author was very relatable both in how she felt during certain situations that I think we all have gone through as parents and fears of what is to come. We may feel alone at times in parenting, but we are not. We always will have God

Ahh tears are flowing down

She's witty, she's real, and oh how she describes motherhood to the T! And how we struggle to let our little ones grow! Beautiful! Anyone who is a mother should read this book!