Grace for the Race

By Dena Dyer

Published by Barbour Publishing

Mrs. Dyer shares delightful vignettes of motherhood and parenting from the trenches.  Her book reflects a perspective only a mother in the midst could give.  She shares personal stories from her childhood, marriage and parenting world that inspire.  The book is divided into quick, easy to read segments that give one a treasured nugget to hold onto throughout the day that is worthy of deeper thought as the day goes on.  Yet it is light enough to pick up and take in quickly for those who have little time throughout the day to sit and read long passages.  Each chapter is about 3 to four pages in length and can be picked up and read in minutes each day.  The format lends itself to the busy lives of every mother.  It meets the need of giving encouragement and hope to moms quickly and still gives a very spiritual bite for life that can be applied to each day as you walk the road of motherhood, marriage and life.  The scripture passages at the end of each segment are perfect for exercises in scripture memory as well.   

Mrs. Dyer is very open and up front about her struggles and triumphs.  She shares what God has taught her and is still teaching her along the way.  Her candid openness is refreshing and encouraging.  She shares from her heart and gives little bites to chew on throughout the day that will encourage and inspire you in your daily life as a wife and mother. 

Mrs. Dyer also makes a comment at the beginning that she wanted to write a book that women could enjoy and grow from and then pass it along to fellow mothers in the trenches.  This is definitely that kind of book.  I will be sharing it with friends along the way. 

This book review is done for Mind and Media and is not a paid review.  I have chosen to review this of my own accord for no payment.