- ISBN13: 9781577310143
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Adapted from Lao Tzu’s “Tao Teh Ching”, this book is designed for any parent of any age. It contains a series of meditations on parenting, aiming to be a gentle positive statement on the art of parenting, providing support and guidance.Amazon.com Review
The Tao of Motherhood is ideal for mothers who long to blend their spirituality into parenting. This collection of brief essays draws upon the ancient teachings of Lao Tzu, reminding mothers of the fundamental truths that prevail when every other piece of parenting advice fails. Because the passages are brief, the book is accessible at any harried moment. It is also applicable to every stage of motherhood–from tending to infants to the mothering of adult children; for example, in the passage on “Paradox,” author Vimala McClure writes, “There is nothing more receptive and flowing than water, yet there is nothing better for polishing the stone. A mother’s nature is paradox. Your strength is in your gentleness. Your authority is in receptivity. Your power is in letting go.”
#1 by Anonymous on November 16, 2009 - 9:38 am
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This may be a fine book for parenting/motherhood, but it is not Lao Tzu’s tao te ching. His classic text has broad applications to many areas of life, but the stretch to motherhood is too great.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by L. Feldman on November 16, 2009 - 11:47 am
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I read passages from this book to my Mom and Baby yoga students. The readings are very inspiring and encourage new mothers to trust their inner wisdom, and gain confidence. The book gives a new perspective to the joys and challenges of mothering.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by T. Schwab on November 16, 2009 - 12:11 pm
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I received this wonderful book at my baby shower. My son is 3 and a half now and I credit the passages in the book with totally helping me be a much better parent than I ever could have been without it. I highly recommend anyone who might need some uninvasive advice and direction in the parenting department to get this book. It has been on my bedside table for years and whenever I need to I pick it up, read a page and feel much better.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Luana Rubin (luana@artofsoul.net) on November 16, 2009 - 1:02 pm
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I carried this book in my store “Vortex”, in the East Village of NYC in the late 80’s. It had a big impact on me as I explored spiritual aspects of birth and parenting. Many books have come in and out of my life since then, but I always remembered the gentle words of quiet wisdom Vimala had to share. I recently had the good fortune of meeting Vimala in person, and immediately remembered this beautiful book. I have 2 copies now: one from my old store that I loan out, and a new copy that my mother gave me a few months before I met Vimala. I loan the first copy out to mothers who are caught up in the frenetic pace of today’s busy, stressed – out world. It is a quiet place to retreat to. Thank you Vimala! -Luana
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on November 16, 2009 - 2:56 pm
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This book was given to me after the birth of my 3rd child over seven years ago. Amazing how much I had to learn about being a parent, and what a patient teacher Vimala can be. Without guilt she enables you to make changes in the type of parenting you’ve learned and supports you in teaching yourself to parent if you feel unprepared. Written for easy access, as a soon to be mother of five, I always have a moment(that’s all it really takes) to reread a passage and regroup my parenting skills.
Rating: 5 / 5