Blue Like Play Dough (Book Review)

Title: Blue Like Play Dough
Author: Tricia Goyer
Publisher: Multnomah

First sentences: I never thought I could meet God here. In my home. In my mess. In the midst of my ordinary suburban life.

My synopsis: How true are those sentences in your life? I can't tell you how often I could use that reminder - that God is with me. Like when I am struggling and often losing my patience trying to get my 4-year old to brush his teeth. Or after telling my 14-year-old daughter to again, stop texting and pay attention. Or even when my 16-year-old decides that she is the boss. Just knowing that I don't have to wait until Sunday to draw closer to God should be a blessing - but in our hurry-scurry world it, unfortunately, is not my first thought.

The author at one point says that she believes God sometimes allows us to reach those low points, because that is when we need Him the most and rely on Him the quickest. She takes us through her story - the good and the bad - from having an abortion at 15 to interviewing veterans of WWII and writing their story. She has three children and shares both the rewards and the challenges she has faced in raising them - those situations where she feels she could have done things differently, but realizes that regardless - God still loves her - even when she feels she can be a better wife, mother, person...

My thoughts: I found this book to be full of hope - to know that God is in the midst of my struggles with me - even when I am mired down with dirty laundry and Hot Wheel cars! To know that God has a plan for my life - and while I may not be able to see the big picture right now - He sees it - and as long as I am pliable - like play dough - he will continue to take me down the path that He has had for me all along. This book was a quick read - and it was well worth it!

Enter my giveaway for Blue Like Play Dough ending August 5th - or purchase it from Random House.

Blue Like Play Dough
Publisher/Publication Date: Multnomah, July 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60142-152-4
208 pages

Blue Like Play Dough Blog Tour

Blue Like Play Dough by Tricia Goyer

Be sure to watch for this one around the blogosphere this week as it tours with Random House. I have about 50 pages left in the book and plan to finish it this evening. It is a very good book and I love the way that it shows all those "imperfect" mothering moments that we all try to hide and deny that we have - and shows how God uses those to help us grow - or to mold us (you know - like play dough). But enough from me - I will be posting my review later this week!

Summary (from Random House): In the everyday stretch and squeeze of motherhood, Tricia Goyer often feels smooshed by the demands of life. In Blue Like Play Dough, she shares her unlikely journey from rebellious, pregnant teen to busy wife and mom with big dreams of her own. As her story unfolds, Tricia realizes that God has more in store for her than she has ever imagined possible.

Sure, life is messy and beset by doubts. But God keeps showing up in the most unlikely places–in a bowl of carrot soup, the umpteenth reading of Goodnight Moon, a woe-is me teen drama, or play dough in the hands of a child.

In Tricia’s transparent account, you’ll find understanding, laughter, and strength for your own story. And in the daily push and pull, you’ll learn to recognizes the loving hands of God at work in your life… and know He has something beautiful in mind.

Author bio: Tricia Goyer is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including Generation NeXt Parenting and the Gold Medallion finalist Life Interrupted. Goyer writes for publications such as Today’s Christian Woman and Focus on the Family, speaks to women’s groups nationwide and has been a presenter at the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) national convention. She and her husband, John, live with their family in Montana.



I currently have a giveaway going on for Blue Like Play Dough which ends Aug 4th.

If you can't wait for the giveaway - purchase Blue Like Play Dough.

Blue Like Play Dough by Tricia Goyer - GIVEAWAY

Blue Like Play Dough by Tricia Goyer

I have one copy of this book to giveaway courtesy of Random House! Easy to enter - just go to my post announcing the arrival of this book - Blue Like Play Dough and leave a RELEVANT comment - then come back here and let me know that you did so. One entry per person - Only US (sorry folks). This giveaway will end August 5th! Please leave me an email address so I can find you.

ARC Arrival: Blue Like Play Dough

Blue Like Play Dough
The Shape of Motherhood in the Grip of God
By Tricia Goyer

Publisher: Multnomah

I received this book as part of a blog tour taking place later this month - look for a giveaway at that time also!

About the book: The everyday push and pull of motherhood often leaves Tricia Goyer feeling, well, smooshed. Can you relate? In Blue Like Play Dough, Tricia shares her unlikely journey from rebellious, pregnant teen to busy wife and mom with big dreams of her own.

Sure, her life is messy and beset by doubts. But God keeps showing up in the most unlikely places - in a bowl of carrot soup, the umpteenth reading of Goodnight Moon, a woe-is-me teen drama, or play dough in the hands of a child.

As her story unfolds, Tricia realizes that God has more in store for her than she ever imagined. Much More. But only if she lets him mold her life for good.

In Tricia's transparent account, you'll find laughter, understanding, and inspiration for your own story. And in the midst of your daily demands, you'll discover the hands of God at work. . .and know he has something beautiful in mind. (from the back cover)

About the author: Tricia Goyer is the author of eighteen books of fiction and nonfiction, including Generation NeXt parenting and the Gold Medallion finalist Life Interrupted. Goyer writes for publications such as Today's Christian Woman and Focus on the Family, speaks to women's groups nationwide, and has been a presenter at the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) national convention. She and her husband, John, live with their family in Montana. (from the back cover)

Blue Like Play Dough
Publisher/Publication Date: Multnomah, July 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60142-152-4
208 pages

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