Overview
"A deeply relatable, comforting guide for anyone who ever feels overwhelmed by parenthood . . . does not shy away from matters like the author's postpartum depression, loneliness, and financial strain. This authenticity sets Even God Had Bad Parenting DaysĀ apart from other parenting books."Ā
Ā Ā Ā --Leah Grisham, The Jewish Book CouncilĀ
"Heartfelt, funny, and poignant"Ā --The Jewish Review
"A multidimensional work of meditation and love" --Mikhal Wiener, Lilith
New parentsĀ get overwhelmed,Ā regularlyĀ pushed to theirĀ limits andĀ confused by contradictory feelings of elation and near-despair.Ā
To soothe the frazzled and lift their spirits,Ā writer and Bible scholar Alicia Jo Rabins has createdĀ āEven God Had Bad Parenting Days: ancient Jewish wisdom for new parents.āĀ Humorous, self-reflective, and comforting, Rabins'Ā musings on both heartening and cringe-worthy biblical examples of parenting can help any caregiver see beyond the detritus of day-to-day living with young children and recapture a sense of wonder at the process of raising small humans.
Parents do worry about their failed attempts to be perfect, and these short, personal essays can lead them to new perspectives and even to embrace a vital concept that English psychologist andĀ pediatricianĀ D.W. WinnicottĀ called "the good enough parent."Ā TheĀ supportive and inspirational writings of this gentle parentingĀ bookĀ can help any soul embarked upon thisĀ wild, sacred workĀ recognize the wisdom of poet Norman Fischerās advice that āthe only transcendence is fully embracing the ups and downs.ā
This collection draws on Alicia Jo Rabinsā years of experience as a writer, Bible scholar, and feminist Jewish educator, and is based on her popular series of articles on parenting for Kveller.
This book title, Even God Had Bad Parenting Days, ISBN: 9781681150710, by Alicia Jo Rabins, published by Behrman House (September 6, 2022) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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