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A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary From Conception to Baptism

By Ellen Gable Hrkach

Author Sarah Reinhard never ceases to amaze me. She’s the mother of three small children, has an active blog, is a columnist for (it seems like) 100 websites, is CWG Chair for the Seal of Approval Committee… and on top of it all, she’s managed to write four books in two years! As the author of four books (written over ten years) myself, this is nothing short of miraculous!

Her most recent book, A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism, is a beautifully written year long reflection with a spiritual focus.

As with Sarah’s other books, each chapter has a format and sections within the chapters: Walking with Mary, One Small Step, Faith Focus and Praying Your Pregnancy. Interspersed throughout the book are short contributions on different facets of pregnancy from various Catholic writers including Karen Murphy Corr, Jennifer Fitz, Jane Lebak and many others.

Part 1 is a weekly journal and starts from conception right up to labor. Part II covers labor and birth and Part III talks about Baptism. The author discusses fears, hopes as well as the details about what is going on at each stage of pregnancy with mother and baby. Father’s role is also included.

I enjoyed Sarah’s honesty. There is no sugarcoating any of the information. She shares some of her own worst fears and concerns in pregnancy. I also appreciated her humor.

I highly recommend this wonderful resource. I think this book’s Catholic focus makes it the ideal gift for expectant Catholic mothers as a companion in pregnancy.

I’m giving away one free print copy of this book. Just leave a comment below (before Friday, October 19th) to be entered to win this book!

A Catholic Mother’s Companion To Pregnancy is also available on Amazon and Ave Maria Press.

Copyright 2012 Ellen Gable Hrkach

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Read all posts by Ellen Gable Hrkach Filed Under: Book Reviews, Resources Tagged With: Sarah Reinhard

About Ellen Gable Hrkach

Ellen Gable Hrkach and her husband, James, have been certified NFP teachers since 1984. She's also an award-winning, bestselling author of twelve books, an editor, publisher, book coach, and ghostwriter. Her newest novel, Where Angels Pass, recently won First Place in Catholic Novels in the CMA Book Awards. The mother of five adult sons and grandmother of two precious grandchildren, Ellen lives with her husband in the country near Pakenham, Ontario. Her website is https://ellengable.wordpress.com.

Comments

  1. LizEst says

    October 15, 2012 at 7:14 am

    Thanks for hosting a stop of Sarah’s virtual book tour. I would love to win a copy of this book…to read and then give away. Our Catholic Daughters group hosts an annual baby shower for women in difficult circumstances. This book would be a wonderful addition to their event.

    • Ellen Gable Hrkach says

      October 19, 2012 at 10:51 am

      Congratulations, LizEst! You’re the winner! Please email me your mailing address: info@fullquiverpublishing.com

  2. Ellen Gable Hrkach says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Thanks for commenting, Liz! You’re entered to win a free copy of Sarah’s book! God bless…

  3. BusyMom says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Please enter me! I’d love to win this book!

  4. Erin says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:19 am

    This looks like a beautiful book!

  5. Sarah says

    October 17, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Can’t wait to read this book. It would be perfect as we begin our journeyhood into being a mother and father.

  6. Werner says

    May 3, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Thank you for some other informative blog. The place else may I
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