Book Giveaway – Mama’s Got a Fake I.D.
Update – The contest has ended and congrats to Tracy our winner!
So Caryn Dahlstrand Rivadeneira, the author of the fantastic new book Mama’s Got a Fake ID: How to Reveal the Real You Behind All That Mom, has offered to let me do a giveaway of her book here. That means all you cool people have a chance to win a FREE copy of what I think is one of the best books on parenting I have ever read.
I reviewed the book here recently – but what I love about it (besides its honesty and humor) is how it admits lies fed to moms and encourages us to live into the person God created us to be – even as a mom. It’s a great resource for women to help us not be defined by others and their expectations of us. And this book isn’t just for moms – but is a good perspective on parenting for dads, grandparents, pastors, teachers, and whoever might encounter parents regularly.
So if you would like to win a copy just leave a comment here by the end of Sunday April 12. One of the comments will then be selected (in a super secret scientific system created by my four year old) as the lucky winner. And if you would rather not just leave a “hi, I want a book” comment, I invite you share what you think are some of the identity struggles parents face these days.
Happy commenting, and good luck.
And if you are really observant, or just really want to increase your chances of winning the book, you’ll notice that we have the same offer up at both the Emerging Parents and my blog onehandclapping. 
April 9th, 2009 at 7:45 am
yeah. i’d love one
April 9th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Truthfully I think everyone has to wrestle with identity through every stage and facet of their lives. Are you the ‘office prankster’ or are you the go-to person for all things geeky? Are you the “good kid” of the family or the “black sheep”? Are you a parent in the “designer diaper bag” stage, or a “soccer chauffeur”?
Where it’s tricky is that we label people (“green” or SUV) based on what we observe about them in a snapshot of their lives. My baby parenting years were less than 10 years total, yet at the time it consumed me. If I kept that big-outlook perspective, I really did not get rattle if they were potty-trained by 2 or sleeping through the night at 2 months. Yet people who obsess about their stage in life do.
So keeping my identity fixed on the largest ‘piece’ of my life, which would be eternity, is my key idea, I guess.
peace -
Deb
April 9th, 2009 at 8:53 am
I don’t have kids yet, but I am a youth pastor and I spend a lot of time with girls and their moms. This seems like a great resource for them, and for me as I try to have an identity outside of ‘youth girl’.
April 9th, 2009 at 9:14 am
I was a prodigal who returned to the Lord at the age of 38. My sons were 5, 7, and 13 before ever regularly attending church. I went through years of angst listening to the voices of “godly” moms who more often than not left me fearful for my kids rather than encouraged. I finally realized that God is in control, He hears my prayers, and my boys aren’t perfect, but loved. (And yes, they all have professed Christ as Savior!) I became a first time grandma in February and pray everyday that God gives wisdom to my son and his wife in raising this child as God would have her brought up. Yes, I’ve lived under the cloud of false expectations and rejoice that I finally allowed God to become the voice of authority in my life. I’d love to read Caryn’s thoughts on parenting.
April 9th, 2009 at 10:54 am
sounds great thanks for the giveaway
April 9th, 2009 at 11:17 am
looks great would love to read and share
April 9th, 2009 at 11:45 am
I’m kind of in the middle of my “mommy-real me” identity crisis. I’d love to read this book.
April 9th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Many of the moms at our church would really benefit from this kind of book. count me in!
April 9th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I’d love to read it. I am struggling through the first years of motherhood.
April 9th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
(As a mother of a four-year old, I am not above bribing someone else’s child to win…)
I would really enjoy this book. I could really use some humor and some insight regarding this!
thanks!
April 9th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I would love to read this book!
April 9th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
I’m in! I’ve got 3 year old and a 17 month old AND one due next month. I’m just now coming out of a season of asking God about my identity and role as a woman, wife, and mom! Could use a fun a read right now!
April 9th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
shameless attempt to get my hands on this book!
April 9th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Please count me in!
I think one of the main struggles moms/parents face is the constant judgment from other parents regarding your decisions. Sometimes it’s difficult to feel grounded in my identity when I have everyone elses’ opinions looming over my head.
April 10th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I am a mom to a 3 1/2 year old, 17 month old, and I am due in early November. I aggree there is constant judgement about everything. It is hard to know what the best decision is when you have many opinions thrown at you.
April 10th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Parenting in this day and age is a difficult task and great resources are always appreciated I sometimes must repeat to myself as the Bible comparing ourselves to other is unwise. Thanks for giveaway
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April 11th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Sounds like an interesting read. Another I love is “The Myth of the Perfect Mother: Rethinking the Spirituality of Women,” by Carla Barnhill. It has a lot to say about comparisons and finding God’s call for your individual life.
April 11th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I would love a copy of this book! Thanks for the opportunity!