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Life as a mother: From the Diamonds to the Dirt of Motherhood Paperback – September 19, 2019

by Chantelle Lambert (Author)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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Life as a Mother is not your ordinary How to Guide.

Do you want to read real experiences from a real mother's perspective that you can actually relate to? Or are you a mother-to-be and you want to know what it's really like? We get the unrealistic perspective of motherhood everywhere, and we find ourselves going in blind. We see motherhood as being full of smiles and happiness, but it is so much more than that. It's also full of tears, fears, anger, boredom, and loneliness--not to mention depression and anxiety on top of everything else.

Being a mother is a miracle come true. It's very special--but it's also a nightmare. Your life will never be the same again--ever! Together we will find our feet, we will hold each other's hand in the dark times of motherhood, and we will find the light.

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    206 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Author Academy Elite
  4. Publication date
    September 19, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1640856110
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1640856110
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"Ms. Lambert touches on the less pleasant parts of motherhood. Eleven pages in, I was already crying; I related to a lot of what she was saying. My kids are 3, 10 and 23 and I'm still living like this some days. Raw, emotional and the absolute truth." --Dawn Thomas-Cameron, author of The Path to Perfection.

"Life as a Mother is filled with practical advice for the new or expectant mother. Written from a positive perspective of motherhood, it creates a happy but realistic picture for mom-to-be of what they're getting themselves into. I'd put this at the top of my list for any baby shower gift." --Suzanne V. Reese, author of Run River Run and ExtraNormal (Amazon Best-Seller in YA Science Fiction).

"Life as a Mother is an encouraging book about motherhood. Chantelle Lambert takes her readers on a journey through her own struggles and achievements as a mother. Chantelle gives advice to new mothers from pregnancy through childhood. I wish I had this book when I was a new mother!" --Rikki Meister, author of A Perfectly Messy Life.

"Chantelle is like a sister dropping in on an overwhelmed new mom. Transparent and direct, her experiences offer a path of relief from the isolation, emotions and fears of motherhood." --Emily Grabatin, author of Dare to Decide (fall 2019).

About the Author

Chantelle Lambert grew up on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. She spent much of her childhood on the Sunshine Coast before moving to Brisbane for her high school years. When she was nineteen, she moved states to the Central Coast of New South Wales where she met her husband, Ryan Lambert. They have a beautiful daughter together who inspired her to write a book about motherhood. Chantelle spent a lot of her time growing up writing short stories and going off into the imaginative world. She loves the magical fantasy world in particular. She has read so many fantasy books, which have been her inspiration over the years to keep writing and to follow her dreams. Her childhood dream was to be an author, and she made that dream finally come true with the support of her husband and family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Author Academy Elite (September 19, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1640856110
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1640856110
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Chantelle Lambert was born on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia in 1988. She moved to the Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia in 2009 where she met her now-husband, Ryan. A year after she gave birth to their daughter, she began writing her first-ever non-fiction book Life as a mother which is being released September 2019. Her daughter was her inspiration to write the book.

She has had a passion for writing since she was a child. She enjoys writing fantasy fiction as she loves being in the imaginative world. Other than writing, she also enjoys photography and art.

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Rikki M
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019
What an amazing read for mothers! Great advice for new and expecting mothers. I could relate to all of the stories, both happy and challenging.
The author makes you feel better about motherhood, especially when times are tough.
I would recommend this book to all new and expecting mothers. I wish I had a book like this when my daughter was a baby/toddler.
Even though mine is one year away from adulthood, I found this book to be helpful. It reminded me that I did the best I could and everything worked out perfectly.
Love, love, love!!!💜💜💜
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Sandra Duclos
5.0 out of 5 stars A real guide to navigate the ups and dowms of motherhood
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019
Despite the oft touted joys and rewards of motherhood, there are also struggles. It's plain hard. Every new mother thinks she is alone in her feelings of being inadequate, overwhelmed, and isolated. Chantelle Lambert offers raw and real look at motherhood and shares the struggles along with the joy. Her book will help new mothers and mothers-to-be navigate know that what they are feeling is normal, and help them navigate the struggles, as well as fully embrace the joys. Very readable, and much needed. I highly recommend this book.
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MargotSchulman23
5.0 out of 5 stars This book will help many people.
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
I love how this book from the very beginning makes you know that you are not alone. As Ms. Lambert so poignantly shares, motherhood, especially for first time mothers, can be so isolating and overwhelming. She shares with refreshing vulnerability in order to help all of us - no matter where we are in our mothering journeys -to feel heard and understood and to be able to ride the waves of ALL the emotions that come at us - the highs and lows. Thank you for this book, it will help many people.
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Trish
5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't gloss over motherhood
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019
I like how Chantelle tells about her experiences with motherhood. It is refreshing because she tells it like it is and many new mothers need to hear this so they don't feel alone. Motherhood is exhausting yet wonderful at the same time and the emotions a new mother goes through are often overwhelming. This book is a must read for mothers everywhere.
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Monika Polefka-Proulx
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
I' m a mom and I totally get it. Sometimes it's wonderful, sometimes it sucks, nothing will ever be quite like it. Being a mom is both the best and worst job in the world. Thank you for letting other moms know that it's okay to be doubtful, afraid, and joyful at the same time.
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Nanette O'Neal
5.0 out of 5 stars motherhood is hard, but it's worth it.
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019
What I love most about this book is how the author lays out the rough times as well as the good in motherhood. It helps to know you are not alone when experiencing the trials in raising kids, and to also know there is a reward waiting for you at the end of the day--the love of family.
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Claire A
5.0 out of 5 stars Future me thanks Chantelle
Reviewed in Australia on October 9, 2019
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It's very refreshing to read a real-life account of new motherhood. I'm not a mother yet, this book goes towards preparing me for what I might expect.
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