This list of 10 Books Every Mom Should Read This Year is perfect for adding to your personal wishlist, or buying for friends as gifts. Moms often need encouragement more than anyone else. We struggle to make end meet, complete daily tasks and build our children into happy, healthy and successful people. These books give you the smiles, laughter, hugs and encouragement you need amidst a bit of humor and sarcasm and perhaps a bottle of wine.
10 Books Every Mom Should Read This Year
The Ten Year Nap: This book is full of everything the modern mom wants in a fun story of friends who have been there and done that. A great story that every mom, no matter their walk of life can find a way to relate to. It’s a great casual read that will encourage you and help you to feel not so alone in this journey.
The Still Point Of The Turning World: This auto-biographical story of a mother facing the fears and pain of parenting a child with a terminal illness is a tear jerker, but a must for every mom. Not only does it remind you of what is important about parenting, but it will make those sticky fingers, interrupted showers and late nights become a bit less frustrating.
Operating Instructions – A Journal Of My Son’s First Year: This book is both light and funny, while also being serious and on point. The author shares her personal journey, fears and frustrations from finding out she is having a boy to the loss of a dear friend. This book is a great look at the honesty of the first year of parenting, and how you cope with adversity in the rest of your life in the process.
Be Safe – Love Mom: This beautiful book shares how a military mom handles the fear, separation and tears involved in watching their child go into military service. Whether your child is young or an adult facing enlistment into a military service, this book is a great read to help you see through another mothers eyes.
Carry On Warrior – The Power Of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life: With stories that spurred her blog into popularity, Glennon Melton shares all about parenting, being a mom and still keeping your own personality alive in the midst. You’ll find the fun, funny, heart wrenching and warming all in between the pages of this book.
No More Perfect Moms: A book to remind every mom that perfection just isn’t expected. This book will keep you and your sanity alive as you navigate the muggy waters of comparisons. A great resource to remind you that you can only do the best you can.
I Just Want To Pee Alone: If you ever feel guilty because as much as you love your children you just need that break – this is the book for you. Reality is, every mom needs a moment alone, to breath, to relax or just to be themselves. This book reminds you that it is okay to be you – even when you are a mom.
Mom & Me & Mom: This auto biographical book by Maya Angelou is an amazing look at her own life and relationship with her mom. This world renowned speaker and author will help you remember the importance of mother daughter relationships.
Desperate – Hope For The Mom Who Needs To Breath: A biblical take on being a mom in a busy day and time, this book gives you a fresh perspective on how to approach your need to have a break. Tips and suggestions for managing even when you feel you can’t.
