Kisses of Sunshine for Moms

by Ellie Kay

Author and general editor Carol Kent, along with four additional coauthors, captures readers' hearts with tales about the joys, challenges, and frustrations that women face in all their various roles.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310247659
• ISBN13: 9780310247654
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

STORYTELLING AS RICH AND SMOOTH AS A CHOCOLATE KISS

What do moms need most? A sense of connection. Women in all seasons of mothering long to feel the support and camaraderie shared with others strolling the same well-worn path. KISSES OF SUNSHINE does just that. It's filled with dozens of stories that make you smile, burst out laughing, and even cry. And don't we love a book that makes us feel like life is actually a wonderful thing? I took this book with me to the beach, tucked into my humongous tote bag full of kiddie toys, snacks, and sandy toddler flip-flops. This was something just for me! And I savored every word. I loved reading the labor-and-delivery stories -- reminding me of my own sometimes harrowing experiences. This book would be a great gift for expectant moms! You know, when you read a story on the internet or in a magazine, and you think, "This is so good. I've just got to send it to somebody." That's exactly what this book is -- a collection of those favorites, all bound into a beautiful, hardback book. And best of all, each story points the reader toward a deeper awareness of God's love for moms, ending with a scripture that ties it all together. I was cracking up reading about Ellie Kay's homeschooling day with a mouse on the loose! And oh no -- what Jill Gregory discovered in the bathtub! Gardeners will love Anne Denmark's story about trimming roses and watering lilies in a place where she never feels alone. Carol Kent's letter from her mom in "A Treasured Letter" made me want to get out my stationery and write notes to those I love. You'll want to do the same. With titles such as "Did I really say Drug Free?," "Keeping the Groom -- Dumping the Dress," "Girls' Day Jammin'" and "A Tale of Two Manicures," there's something for every woman to enjoy. This is a book that makes you want to take off your shoes, kick back, and enjoy the warmth of a room full of wonderful storytellers. --Reviewed by Heather Lynn Ivester

Exceptional Inspirational Read

A must have. Great short stories of real-life mother experiences. I cried and I laughed throughout this book. I was always led to contemplation with the meditation thought and scripture after each one. I can't wait to get my hands on another in the series. I felt like I was right there in the stories or I had been there myself raising my children. Thanks to my daughter for this great Mother's Day gift!