The everyday push and pull of motherhood often leaves Tricia Goyer feeling, well, smooshed. In Blue Like Play Dough ISBN 1601421524 available on July 21, 2009, Tricia Goyer shares her personal journey in a series of little stories and life lessons from defiant pregnant teen to busy wife and mom with big dreams of her own.
Shaping the Life of a Young Mother
Goyer shares her what she calls “ordinary suburban life” and journey from teen motherhood, giving birth to her son Cory only weeks before her high school graduation to busy wife trying to impress her husband’s co-workers with a home made meal. Fast forward to the time she took in her grandparents and how she felt the pressure of being a mother, wife and caregiver for her grandparents at the same time.
Along the way, Goyer never gives up her dreams but instead finds a deeper connection to her spiritual and religious roots. These experiences and others shaped Tricia into the role model she is today. Depending on the individual’s personal believe system, readers will find themselves encouraged and challenged by Goyer’s unshakable faith in God.
Spiritual Faith is in the Small Stuff
In a very honest and not always flattering portrait of herself, Goyer opens her heart and soul to her readers in this funny, emotional and spiritual engaging book. Goyer’s Christian roots are undeniable and prevalent throughout the book. But the author has a gift to engage the reader by making every day life scenarios accessible and turning them into a life lessons learned.
For example, there is the time when Goyer besides all her long to-do list and big dreams takes a time out to watch her children play remembering that many of her dreams have already been fulfilled.
An Exceptional Journey
While her own account of her life and many stories is surprisingly humbling, reading Blue Like Play Dough, makes it clear that Tricia Goyer is no ordinary woman. She has accomplished so much in her young life. At age 36 she watched her oldest son graduate from high school, had published 18 books and has dedicated her life and passion to support and mentor teen mothers and speaks out to prevent teen pregnancies.
With two other children, many women at her age are just beginning to think about a family. Goyer not only has managed to overcome her insecurities and challenges but she has turned them into something constructive – something she can be proud of and that serves as an encouragement to others.
Blue Like Play Dough inspires readers through laughter, tears and compassion to look at their own story. The book is filled with tales of a mother’s every day challenges and worries which anyone can relate to, regardless of one's denomination or spiritual roots.
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