Buddha Mom

A very good book. I expected more of a parenting book but delightfully ended up with a book on Buddism from a mom perspective. It was a more insightful book then I expected. Kramer writes simply and without an arrogance found in many parenting books. I will definitely be revisiting this book in the years to come.

#22, 2006

This is a beautiful book about "mindful mothering" - how to use mothering as a way of furthering Buddhist practice, and vice versa. At times, I thought I wasn't going to enjoy the book - it took a while for me to start to enjoy the author's "voice" - but I'm glad I stuck with it, because there are some truly beautiful things in this book. I found it inspiring, and touching, and I feel like it's given me lots of insight, and also some ideas of ways to improve both my parenting and my Buddhist practice. I'd highly recommend this book.

Jacqueline Kramer gives information about her personal journey through pregnancy and motherhood from a Buddhist perspective, and guidance for all moms hoping to realize the spiritual potential of motherhood. I found the suggestions realistic, and I could really relate to the situations she described. It helped me take another step towards fully embracing and enjoying the "mom" role that I've chosen to make central in my life.

For anyone who reads this book and wants more, visit Jacqueline's website -- www.hearthfoundation.net -- for information about her free online classes.