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Life Interrupted: The Scoop on Being a Young Mom (Mothers of Preschoolers (Mops)) (Paperback)
by Tricia Goyer
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Author: Tricia Goyer
Publisher: Zondervan
Pub. in: July, 2004
ISBN: 0310253160
Pages: 224
Measurements: 8 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00307
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0310253167
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A great guide about life change by the author who was a Teen MOPS coordinator and former teen mother herself. |
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Tricia has written an engaging story that is teen friendly and a great resource for people working with young moms. She offers helpful, practical advice that young people can relate to. The content is interesting enough to keep the reader's attention. Having worked with young moms for sixteen years, I can honestly say that I have not seen a book more suited for today's young mom, Christian or otherwise. I see it as a sort of, "What to Expect When You're a Teen Mom" handbook. I'm glad someone had enough guts to put forth an honest book about their experience as a young mother to encourage other girls in the same situation. Her story is a great example to other expectant mothers who can't see any hope in their future. Now they can read Tricia's book and say, "Now there is one lady who made it." If they read further they can see how God had a lot to do with it, so maybe the reader will seek God's will for her life too. Great job, Tricia. I liked the book so much I requested a copy and handed it to our county's Carenet Agency director to make available to interested expectant teen moms. Thanks for stepping up to the plate and providing a valuable resource.
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Teens, young girls.
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Tricia Goyer is a Teen MOPS coordinator and former teen mother herself. Tricia went on to finish high school, attend college, and become a writer and speaker with a national platform. She has published over two hundred articles in national magazines such as Homelife and Christian Parenting Today. She recently published her first novel, Dust and Ashes.
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From the Back Cover
One day you’re a typical student. You’re working part-time at McDonald’s to pay for your clothes and car. The next day, you’re a mother-to-be. You’re confused and scared. Emotional and standoffish. You feel like a kid, but now with a huge responsibility.
How could your life change so fast? Your youth wasn’t supposed to be packed with worries and obligations, Lamaze classes and daycare choices -and you’ve still got work and school to deal with. Whatever happened to fun, friendships, and dating? You’d do anything for your baby - but what about you? What about your needs?
Sharing stories from her own experience as a teenage mom and from other young mothers, Tricia Goyer shows you what to do about meeting nine basic needs that all young moms have. Needs such as the need to be appreciated, the need to know your life is not at a dead end, and the need to be loved. In Life Interrupted, you’ll meet lots of young moms just like you. You’ll also meet God, who cares about you very much.
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1. Teenage mothers - Religious life. 2. Unmarried mothers - Religious life. I. Title. BV4529.18.G69 2004 248.8'33 - dc22 2004004686 All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible: New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked LB are taken from The Living Bible © 1971. Used by permis-sion of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, IL 60189. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked MESSAGE are taken from THE MESSAGE. Copyright by Eugene H. Peterson 1993, 1994, 1995. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. Scripture quotations marked TEV are taken from Today’s English Version. Copyright American Bible Society 1966, 1971, 1976, 1992. Used by permission. The website addresses recommended throughout this book are offered as a resource to you. These websites are not intended in any way to be or imply an endorsement on the part of Zondervan, nor do we vouch for their content for the life of this book. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or any other - except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior permission of the publisher. Interior design by Beth Shagene Printed in the United States of America 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 / .DC / 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1 do I matter? importance The deepest principle in the human nature is the craving to be appreciated. - William James, author Erica handed the food stamps to the grocery store clerk. She tried to appear natural, as if it didn’t bother her that the government, not she, supported her child. Two-month-old Kayla fastened in the shopping-cart baby seat. The clerk had smiled at the baby but didn’t ask Erica any of the friendly questions new mothers typically get. Instead, Erica spotted something else in the woman’s gaze. Disapproval, with a hint of accusation.
Erica tucked her change into her jacket pocket and loaded her few bags of groceries into the cart. Before reaching the exit Erica noticed an elderly woman approaching. The woman’s eyes fastened intently on Kayla. At least someone’s interested in giving my baby some well-deserved attention, Erica thought.
Kayla’s pacifier wiggled up and down with each suck. Erica started to smile as the woman’s frail hand reached toward Kayla’s face. But instead of stroking the baby’s cheek, the woman plucked the pacifier from her mouth.
“That thing’s nasty.” She dropped it into Erica’s trembling hand. “Don’t you know not to use those things?” The woman stalked away before Erica could respond. Heat crept up Erica’s neck to her face. Ignoring the customers who had witnessed the scene, she hur-ried to her small, blue hatchback.
Erica struggled to hold back the tears. Did they think she was a bad mother? That she was a failure because of her age?
Erica fastened Kayla in her car seat with a peck on her forehead. She then plopped the groceries into the trunk and slid into the driver’s seat.
It was always the same. The looks. The comments. The lack of respect. Even a few weeks ago at the doctor’s office, her valid concerns for her daughter had been ignored.
“It’s just colic,” the doctor had claimed, rushing off to visit the next low-income patient. It was only Erica’s persistence, days later, which brought more tests and a better diagnosis. Having a baby at her age was difficult enough, but the reactions of those around her made being a mother all that much harder.
What if they’re right? she wondered. What if I can’t do this? What if they know something I don’t?
Erica thought back to just one year ago. She’d worked hard at school and her report card reflected those efforts. She’d trained her body to perform on the soccer field. The stellar plays and winning season were her rewards.
What about this motherhood thing? She tried to do it right. Erica gave her baby plenty of time, attention, and love. She even practiced the baby massage techniques she’d learned in her Teen MOPS group. But was her hard work paying off? How could she know when there was no report card or scoreboard to judge her efforts?
Erica’s hands gripped the steering wheel as she thought back to the question she’d heard many times. “Just how old are you?” She always told the truth, and she always received the same look of disapproval. Perhaps these people at the grocery store, at the doctor’s office, knew something she didn’t.
Erica glanced back at Kayla, now asleep in her car seat. Could she do it? This mom thing? Or was she just a kid playing dress up, fooling no one except herself? Life as I See It I do feel inadequate. I cry sometimes and have even had a few anxiety attacks, but therapy is a luxury for us working poor. - Travis, Michigan Some people have given me dirty looks when they see me with my baby. Others look at me and sigh. But some people are very nice when they see what a good mom I am. - Diana, Washington Life Interrupted I’m finding it very overrated, all of this growing up, taking responsibility, becoming an adult. - Brandon, 90210
These were supposed to be years of parties, football games, and fun. Dances with handsome dates and sleepovers with friends. You’ve gone from chatting with friends in the hall to changing dirty diapers. Not long ago, the only runny nose you wiped was your own. Colic wasn’t an issue. Your clothes were spit-up free. Now you wonder where your importance is.
When your baby came into the picture you not only lost your old life, but you gained a new one - literally. Many of us know, without a doubt, that having our babies was the right choice. We want to be good moms. We want to give our babies the love that we, perhaps, never had. But if we’re honest, we can’t help but think how our lives have changed. Sometimes we wonder if it’s worth it. 24 do I matter? Life as I See It When I found out I was pregnant, I was incredibly scared and didn’t know how to tell my parents. They’d always said they’d kill me if I ever ended up pregnant. - Desiree, Texas Before my pregnancy, I was in four clubs and had a meeting almost every night. Most of my friends have completely left the picture. I figured they would, but I feel very alone. Having a baby has really helped me to see who my real friends are. - Amanda, Ontario, Canada Tell Me I’m Important Young moms want to be good moms. We try our best, we really do. Yet there are negative reactions we can’t seem to escape. We’ve decided to carry and keep our babies (not an easy decision!). But often the people we encounter make it clear, both in words and with body language, that they disapprove. Sometimes we feel like we have no importance.
But I’m here to tell you that what you do is important. Can you think of anyone who loves your child more than you do? I doubt that you can! You’re the exact person your child needs to love him, support him, and be his biggest fan. Did Ya Know? Importance means having meaning.
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Suzanne Eller (MSL qoute), USA
<2007-02-07 00:00>
As someone who works full-time in ministry to teens, I highly recommend Trisha Goyer's new book for young moms. Not only has she written a wonderful resource, she's lived this book. As a young teen mom she faced all the obstacles and misconceptions dropped in your lap along with a brand new baby, diapers, and real-life responsibility. Trisha meets weekly with young high school moms in ministry and has dedicated her life to making a difference. This book is full of practical advice and real-life ministry to the young mom who has discovered that her life has been "interrupted". Amazing tool for any parent, church, organization ministering to teens who are young moms, as well as a great resource for the young mom herself.
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A reader (MSL), USA
<2007-02-07 00:00>
Tricia Goyer knows what it's like to be a teen mom. Adding personal experience to meticulous research, she has created this invaluable resource for young moms and those who are close to them. This book resonates with truth, honesty, and encouragement. I highly recommend it!
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Martha Johnson (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-07 00:00>
Tricia Goyer has created a great resource for young moms and also for those who wish to support a young mother. Her book's thoughtful and genuine tone make it a not-to-be-missed help to the young mom.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-07 00:00>
Life Interrupted by Tricia Goyer is full of excellent advice for the teenage mom. It addresses, in a kind and encouraging way, the problems faced in a teen pregnancy. Goyer gives young mothers instruction in meeting and overcoming the challenges of isolation, hurt, disapproval, and damaged family relationships.
She primarily deals with unplanned teen pregnancy, yet the author gives advice that any young mother could benefit from: how to get help; how to find your identity; how to heal relationships; how to grow as a person; how to pursue your dreams; how to discipline and show love to your child; how to find hope in a situation that seems hopeless.
Goyer gives this down to earth advice in readable chunks. Each chapter ends with a short assignment to help women sort through their situations and emotions and inspire growth and resolution. For example, one chapter has the reader answer short questions to determine what her hopes and dreams are.
Life Interrupted contains quotes from teen moms about how they feel, what they experience, and how they relate to friends and family. The book addresses the problems many young mothers face from a realistic, never condemning, point of view.
I found that by reading this book I gained sympathy for a teen mom's predicament, and became aware of ways in which I could reach out and help a teen mom. I was also able to see some of the errors of heart, and presumptions and prejudices that I have unwittingly carried against young moms; in light of that, I would recommend this book to older Christian women as well as women facing teen pregnancy first hand. |
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