Rocking Ordinary: Holding It Together with Extraordinary Grace

I laughed out loud and cried my way through the pages of this book and I highly, highly recommend reading it to all women. When we as women realize the truth that Lord uses even our ordinary life to make an extraordinary impact on the world around us, we get a little braver, stand a little taller, and we find the joy again in our day-to-day lives as we serve Him. Rocking Ordinary is a powerful reminder of this truth and is an absolute must-read for women in any stage of life! (I received a free copy for my honest review, all opinions are my own.)

If Lea Ann Garfias had written about the familial influence of vultures, her fun style would keep me reading. But, happily, she writes about the influence of moms. Her real-life descriptions of motherhood, including her own humble confessions, are a refreshing contrast to the perfect images we see in social media. She speaks--with much humor--to those of us who may not feel like getting out of bed in the morning knowing we'll never be able to get through our to-do list. With godly wisdom, she shows how we can influence others for good, not only despite our weaknesses but because of them.

As a mother and homeschooler, in the midst of returning to the church community, this book gave me confidence and a new perspective on my life. In Rocking Ordinary, Lea Ann Garfias reminds us that even if we think our lives are ordinary we can do extraordinary things. It is a guide, full of advice and encouragement, showing us how to give and accept grace in our homes, relationships and ministries. I received a free advance copy of this book. I was not required to review it. All my opinions are my own.