I’m excited to write a review of BLUE LIKE PLAY DOUGH – the shape of motherhood in the grip of God by Tricia Goyer this week. This is a WONDERFUL book inwhich I think every mom with kids at home will be able to find something to which they can relate. It’s not often I find a book that speaks to all of my seasons of mothering (I have 4 kids ages 20 to 6 for those who don’t know that), but this book did just that as the author shares real life experiences and relates them to how God shapes and molds her like one would a piece of play dough. If you’re looking for a nice dose of encouragement wherever you’re at in your walk as a mother, I HIGHLY recommend this book!

Publisher’s Summary: In the everyday stretch and squeeze of motherhood, Tricia Goyer often feels smooshed by the demands of life. In Blue Like Play Dough, she shares her unlikely journey from rebellious, pregnant teen to busy wife and mom with big dreams of her own. As her story unfolds, Tricia realizes that God has more in store for her than she has ever imagined possible.Sure, life is messy and beset by doubts. But God keeps showing up in the most unlikely places–in a bowl of carrot soup, the umpteenth reading of Goodnight Moon, a woe-is me teen drama, or play dough in the hands of a child.In Tricia’s transparent account, you’ll find understanding, laughter, and strength for your own story. And in the daily push and pull, you’ll learn to recognizes the loving hands of God at work in your life… and know He has something beautiful in mind.

AUTHOR BIO: Tricia Goyer is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including Generation NeXt Parenting and the Gold Medallion finalist Life Interrupted. Goyer writes for publications such as Today’s Christian Woman and Focus on the Family, speaks to women’s groups nationwide and has been a presenter at the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) national convention. She and her husband, John, live with their family in Montana. GIVE AWAY: I have one copy of this book which I’ll give away next week. If you’d like to be entered in the drawing, please leave me a comment. Local friends are free to enter the drawing or you may borrow my copy which we can pass around to all who who would like ot read it.