Hoodwinked, Karen Ehman
Hoodwinked, Karen Ehman
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Hoodwinked
Ten Myths Moms Believe and Why We Need To Knock It Off

Author: Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk, Candace Cameron Bure

Narrator: Julie Lyles Carr, Crestina Hardie

Unabridged: 6 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 11/03/2015

Synopsis

Moms have been hoodwinked—tricked into believing lies that keep them from not only enjoying motherhood, but forging friendships with other moms who might tackle the tasks of motherhood differently. Myths such as “Mothering is natural, easy, and instinctive” cause moms to feel like failures if they have questions or apprehensions in raising their kids. Operating from the premise that “The way I mother is the right (and only) way” puts up fences between moms instead of building bridges of encouragement between them. Lies such as “I am my child’s choices” tempt moms to mistakenly believe that if their child makes a wrong choice then they, in turn, must be a bad mom.In their encouraging “we’ve been there” style, Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk enable mothers to:Identify the ten myths of motherhood our current culture perpetuatesReplace the lies with the truth of what God says in the Bible about motheringAcquire practical tools to help them form new and improved thought patterns and healthy behaviorsForge healthy, supportive relationships with other moms of all ages and stagesConfidently embrace the calling of motherhood as they care for their families in their own unique way A six-session video Bible study for group or individual use is also available.

About Karen Ehman

Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author who has written 22 books and Bible studies including the 2020 ECPA Devotional of the Year Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus and Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All, which has sold over 300,000 copies. Married to her college sweetheart, Todd, she is a mom of three and “Grandma Kit” to two. She enjoys collecting vintage Pyrex kitchenware, strolling area farm markets, and spending her days feeding the many people who gather around her mid-century dining table to process life and enjoy her county fair blue-ribbon winning cooking. She resides in rural Central Michigan.

About Ruth Schwenk

Ruth Schwenk is the founder of the popular blog TheBetterMom.com and the trusted author of several books, including In a Boat in the Middle of a Lake (coauthored with her late husband, Patrick), Jesus, Calm My Heart, The Better Mom Devotional, and, with Karen Ehman, Settle My Soul, Pressing Pause, and Trusting God in All the Things. Writing from her own journey of both deep joy and heartbreaking loss, Ruth brings honesty, comfort, and hope to women in every season of life. A Michigan football superfan and self-proclaimed foodie, Ruth calls the beautiful state of Michigan home, along with her four children, two pugs, and their loyal Labrador retriever. Connect with her at ruthschwenk.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shauna on February 27, 2020

I read this as part of my job, and what a joy. I edited it, and I really think it changed my life. As a mother of seven, I have learned I do not have all the answers. The advice of Karen Ehman, the mother of kids who had gone through all the stages and flown the nest (as mine had not yet), the best......more

Goodreads review by Grace on February 20, 2025

I’m not a mom yet so take my review with a grain of salt. I found the advice a little dated. But perhaps these things are easier to know with your mind than believe with your actions!......more

Goodreads review by Susan on December 28, 2015

I read this as part of a Book Discussion led by Candace Cameron Bure on her website. Having a few "assigned" chapters to read each week made it manageable for me, and I was able to continue reading a fiction book during the same time period. Hoodwinked was very easy to read and a lot more applicable......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on December 16, 2015

*I received an ARC for being apart of the launch team* Myth #1: Mothering is natural, easy and instinctive... Wow,this book is a must read for every mom. Hoodwinked was a huge eye opener for me that I had bought into the myths of our current culture surrounding motherhood and I realized that I was be......more

Goodreads review by Bobby on November 15, 2016

No more Hoodwinked Mom's. This job of being a Mom is hard enough without taking on extra. Karen gives great ideas, and lots of common sense ideas that are overlooked in today's world on how to slow life down and create more joy. And how to separate your identity from the choices your kids make. They......more

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