Clarkson Sally - Desperate: hope for the mom who needs to breathe

Praise for Desperate

I was surprised by Desperate. I didnt expect to laugh, to sigh, to learn and wish I had read this book when I was a young Mom. Desperate wont offer you formulas but great ideas, a new perspective, and a deep authentic transparency. Youll feel like Sarah and Sally are your friends on the mom road. Trust me! You need this book! Im buying it for all my friends who are in the mom stage of life.

LINDA DILLOW, AUTHOR OF Calm My Anxious Heart AND Whats it Like to be Married to Me?

Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson are the perfect duo. Through Sarah Maes transparency, all moms have the chance to exhale. Then as we breathe in Sallys words of wisdom and hope, a healing balm covers the weary moms heart. Sally and Sarahs compassion for a generation of desperate moms and their faith that drives them to the foot of the cross, will propel women forward as they seek to live the life, God intended for them to live!

COURTNEY JOSEPH, Women Living Well Ministries

If ever a mothering book was crafted for me, this is it! Like Sally I have been a mom for a while. I have older kids, each with unique personalities, talents and challenges. Yet like Sarah Mae, Im also a mom of a busy toddler. This book seeps wisdom and truth. I breathed a sigh of relief to know Im not alone in my parenting struggles. As a reader I felt part of their friendship circle, and I found hope, answers, and assurance within these pages. I cant recommend this book enough! Read it alone or read it with friends... but read it!

TRICIA GOYER, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF 34 BOOKS, INCLUDING Blue Like Play Dough: The Shape of Motherhood in the Grip of God

Sarah Mae represents so many women who long to be good mamas to their little ones, and Sally embodies the mentor so many of us wish we had. They have given us a gift with the words on these pagesa peek into their conversations about what it means to persevere through the tiring days of parenting small children, and a glimpse at what its like on the other side. Desperate is powerful encouragement for young mothers to parent with intention and hope, and for older mothers to prayerfully seek out and mentor a mom just beginning. I am grateful for both of them.

TSH OXENREIDER, AUTHOR AND BLOGGER BEHIND SIMPLEMOM.NET; AUTHOR AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF SIMPLELIVINGMEDIA.COM

With Desperate, Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson touch the tender, innermost depths of a mothers heart. Sarah Mae articulates the struggles that may have remained unspoken in all of us. She is courageous and breathtakingly honest while giving voice to the real challenges of motherhood and the frailty of a womans soul. Sally Clarkson answers those anguished thoughts with sage, sound, gentle mentoring and the kind friendship of a woman who has walked the same path. Together, they offer todays desperate (or even simply soul-weary) mothers hope, encouragement, and a tangible roadmap for navigating the rough paths along motherhoods journey.

ELIZABETH FOSS, AUTHOR OF Small Steps for Catholic Moms AND Real Learning: Education in the Heart of the Home

Powerful, captivating, and gut-wrenchingly honest; if this superb book could get into the hands of every mom, our world would drastically change, for the good! Its a new classic for a new generation.

KRISTEN HABERMEHL, AUTHOR AND SPEAKER FROM www.MyHeartAtHome.com

Vulnerable yet practical, honest yet graceful. The greatest gift within these pages is the encouragement and freedom to mother just as you are.

AMY LYNN ANDREWS; AUTHOR OF Tell Your Time AND AMYLYNNANDREWS.COM

I cant think of a better message for moms to read as we all strive and struggle to be that perfect mom. I love how Sally & Sarah Mae share from their hearts, their disappointments, and heartbreaks and offer much needed wisdom, compassion, and understanding. This book is a must read for all moms!

ANGELA PERRITT, AUTHOR AND CO-CREATOR OF GOODMORNINGGIRLS.ORG

Nobody places expectations on themselves quite as heavy and overwhelming as mothers. And no one is quite as hard on themselves when they cant live up to their own impossibly high standards.... If youre a tired mom who doesnt have time for a day off, this book might be the next best thing. It was for me.

LISA-JO BAKER, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER FOR DAYSPRING, COMMUNITY MANAGER FOR incourage. me, AND AUTHOR OF LISAJOBAKER.COM

Many motherhood books leave me feeling overwhelmed as I struggle to implement their hindsight ideals into my nitty gritty days. Desperate is different. Between Sarah Maes real world right in the thick of it honesty and Sallys depth of experience, each chapter both comforts and inspires. It reads like coffee with a compassionate friend and a trusted mentor.

KAT LEE, AUTHOR OF INSPIREDTOACTION.COM

Every mom I know has been desperate at some point in her mothering journey, either for a break or a breakthrough. Without a doubt, motherhood is the hardest work Ive ever done. Desperate reminds mothers they are not alone and offers the beautiful truth that our desperation is the perfect place for His glory.

KRISTEN WELCH, AUTHOR OF Dont Make Me Come Up There

Any motherwhether she is gasping for air or invigorated by her callingwill feel profoundly encouraged by spending time with the honest, wise, and compassionate Sarah Mae & Sally Clarkson in Desperate: Hope for the MomWho Needs to Breathe. Though I wasnt feeling particularly desperate when I read this book, God used it to breathe great life into me, surprising me with newfound courage, inspiring me to draw near to Him, and beckoning me to thrive in my home.

LAURA BOOZ, MOTHER OF THREE, AUTHOR OF Blogger Behave

Every single mom needs to read Desperate! Sally and Sarah Mae have hit right at the heart of an epidemic that is sweeping our nation. In our fast-paced culture of today, moms are more exhausted than ever, lacking mentorship, and needing real encouragement... and a break. Desperate will bring sweet comfort to your soul and inspire you to embrace the role that God has given you like never before.

RUTH SCHWENK, SPEAKER, WRITER, AND CREATOR OF THEBETTERMOM.COM

Desperate is a wonderful balance between two ends of motherhood. Sarah shares raw and detailed emotions about mothering young ones, as she is currently in the heat of it with her three small ones. Sally brings the wisdom from a mother who has been there, and ran the race well, very well.... This book isnt only for the desperate moms, it is for ALL moms. Those of us who dont feel quite as desperate can learn (or be reminded of) how vitally important it is to reach out to mothers around us who are struggling....

CARISA, AUTHOR OF WWW.IPLUSIPLUSIEQUALSI.NET

Sarah Mae and Sallys words are compelling, captivating, and entertaining. Mothers may be knee-deep in dishes and diapers, but theyre destined to change the world. The fusion of personal stories, brutal honesty, and biblically-based wisdom make this book a timely gift to a new generation of women. Im left with renewed vision and deep gratitude.

KATY ROSE; FELLOW WRITER AT MOMHEART.COM

Expelling the myth that being a mom should be a breeze for every woman who loves her child, Desperate examines motherhood with an honest lens. Authors Sarah Mae and Sally peel back layers of unfounded clichs and lofty expectations to send a message of hopefulness to moms of young children. Desperate is beautifully and smartly written. It is filled with biblical truth, timely encouragement, and practical examples sure to provide solace to the hearts of all moms who just need to catch their breath.