Book Review of Hope for Moms: It’s Tough Out There, but So Are You
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Hope for Moms: It’s Tough Out There, but So Are You
Written by Anna McArthur
Ages: 18+ | 168 Pages
Publisher: Beaver’s Pond Press (2025) | ISBN: 978-1-64343-560-2
What to Expect: Motherhood, parenting, non-traditional families, resilience, practical advice.
Written from the perspective of a mother who has navigated mixed-race adoption and LGBTQ+ kids, as well as all the usual challenges of parenthood, this book for moms is a beacon of hope. Not just a collection of relatable anecdotes. Hope for Moms is a guide filled with practical advice that can be applied in the real world, empowering mothers to navigate their unique parenting journeys confidently.
Being a mom is never easy, and no matter how many children you have and how long you have been mothering them, there’s always something new to learn. Sometimes, it can feel overwhelming—or even impossible. However, with a few core principles, you can learn from your experiences and grow in your role with each new day motherhood brings. From learning to prioritize your family’s needs instead of the expectations of others to being okay with accepting help, learning the hard way, and seeing your kids as real human beings, simple mindset shifts can help make parenting not only survivable—but actually enjoyable.
As a narrator, Anna McArthur is endearingly honest and positive, illustrating her suggestions with real-life anecdotes that are sure to resonate. Her mistakes, hopes, fears, and wins along the way with her own family are not just hers but ours, too. Instead of overly rigid and specific practical tips, she provides guidance on shifts in mindset, perspective, and approach that feel actionable and accessible for any parent.
Whether you are a new or seasoned parent, you won’t want to miss the uplifting and empowering message of Hope for Moms.
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About the Author
Anna McArthur is a mom to four kids, including two recent college graduates and twin girls who are high schoolers. She is a blogger, newspaper guest columnist, and contributor to parenting magazines and websites, including Her View from Home and the Motherly Collective. Anna’s essays have recently been published by Grown and Flown and Business Insider.
A graduate of Clemson University and Columbia Theological Seminary, Anna lives in Athens, Georgia, with her husband, Bryan, and their teenaged girls, who are much cooler than her. Anna loves to read, garden, hike, and eat dips for dinner.
For more information, visit hopeformomsbook.com.
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