Sparkly Green Earrings: Catching the Light at Every Turn

Name: Sparkly Green Earrings: Catching the Light at Every Turn
Rating: 4.636363506317139 (11 reviews)

Melanie Shankle

Feb 2013 · Tyndale Momentum

11 reviews

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"There is really no better indicator you're a mother than acquiring the ability to catch throw-up in a plastic bag, disinfect your hands, and immediately ask your friend to pass the beef jerky as you put on another Taylor Swift song and act as if nothing has happened."

This is the type of insight Melanie Shankle offers in this quirky memoir of motherhood.

Written in the familiar, stream-of-consciousness style of her blog, Big Mama, Sparkly Green Earrings is a heartwarming and hilarious look at motherhood from someone who is still trying to figure it all out. Filled with personal stories—from the decision to become a mother to the heartbreak of miscarriage and ultimately, to the joy of raising a baby and living to tell about it— Sparkly Green Earrings will make you feel like you're sitting across the table from your best friend. A must-read for anyone who's ever had a child or even thought about it.

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11 reviews

Jolyn Bragg

April 21, 2015

This is the first book I've actually read since I started making babies back in 2011 and haven't stopped. And, I'm so glad it was. It was a joy to read; I laughed out loud and possibly cried out loud. So funny, so encouraging. It made me feel all the feelings.

Ashlee Johnston

March 23, 2013

Great, easy read. If you like her blog, you'll love her book!

Kristy Noeninckx

March 22, 2013

This book is fantastic. With funny relatable stories about the everyday life of a mom.

About the author

Melanie Shankle, New York Times bestselling author of Sparkly Green Earrings, has been blogging at TheBigMamaBlog.com since July 2005. Since that time, Melanie has seen her blog readership grow beyond her wildest dreams.

In addition to her blog, Melanie writes a quarterly column for the popular online magazine Praise and Coffee, is a regular contributor to the Pioneer Woman's blog, and serves as co-administrator and writer for LifeWay Women's AllAccess blog. She also serves as emcee for LifeWay's annual DotMom event and participates in Compassion International's blogger initiative.

Most of all, she loves being the mother of Caroline and the wife of her husband, Perry. The three of them live in San Antonio, Texas, with their two elderly dogs.

Melanie Shankle, New York Times bestselling author of Sparkly Green Earrings, has been blogging at TheBigMamaBlog.com since July 2005. Since that time, Melanie has seen her blog readership grow beyond her wildest dreams. In addition to her blog, Melanie writes a quarterly column for the popular o...

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