Thursday, September 25, 2008

Are you a Mother Warrior?

Jenny McCarthy defines a Mother Warrior as follows from her latest book, Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds :

A Mother who hears there is no hope for her child and, instead of retreating and mourning, breaks down walls, weaves her way through obstacles, follows her intuition even when people tell her she is crazy. She is a mother who believes in hope. A mother who believes in miracles and is able to carry on with strength and determination, even when her partner doubts her and offers no support. A mother who never gives up when she keeps hitting dead ends....

Are you a Mother Warrior? I am.

I am a Mother Warrior by Jenny's definition even though I am hardly her #1 fan. I am committed to "fighting" for Alex. Yes, I am.

I just finished reading Mother Warriors which I have reviewed at Epinions and Bella Online.

Have you read Jenny's latest book yet? Do you plan on reading it? What are your thoughts on Mother Warriors?

1 comments:

Elizabeth Channel said...

This inspires me during a week when I desperately need inspiration!

We *are* called to be warriors.

One of the sweet jewelry-makers was making those stamped images that said "fierce" and I was so struck by those. Your post reminds me of how much I need one to keep reminding me that I must be fierce in this battle.