“They lifted up effortlessly into the sky and headed toward a masterfully painted horizon. Mr. Sparrow glanced back one last time. ‘A fine nest it was.’ Mrs. Sparrow was finally content to look ahead, her tears drying in the autumn breeze. There would be more tears. But there would also be more breezes to dry them. She looked to her right contentedly, thankful for her partner in this terrestrial flight. She then tilted her wings upward to gaze toward her Maker, resting assured of her flight’s destination. No need to look back. After all, she left nothing behind. For she had gathered feathers from her nest.”
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"This is a great read for mothers no matter what stage her children are in. I loved, loved, loved this book and often give it as a gift to those that are going to be empty nesters. Beth Moore is a Christian writer and refers to much scripture throughout this book. "
— Tonya (5 out of 5 stars)
" A sweet parenting reflection from one mom to another. I read this years ago and it still stays with me. "
— Rowlak5, 1/25/2014" I would highly recommend this wonderful book by Beth Moore. She uses memories from her family to teach scriptural truths. It's a must read! "
— Vicki, 1/21/2014" I enjoyed this book. I shed a few tears while reading it. A good mom book! "
— cristina, 1/4/2014" The interwoven scripture and vulnerability of this book kept me reading. At times I felt it was a bit wordy and I found my mind wandering. "
— Jen, 12/30/2013" What a precious book! I laughed, I cried, I prayed. "
— Crystal, 12/30/2013" LOVE it! Every mom should read it! "
— Valerie, 12/28/2013" Once again Beth does a great job of drawing poignant spiritual lessons out of average every day events in the life of her family "
— Ruth, 12/14/2013" I got this for my 36th birthday from my cousin. I loved it! What a good read as I rush through my children's lives to see all of the feathers of memories that they will leave behind when they leave my nest. An easy read and great for any mom! "
— Monta, 12/10/2013" I'm a recent empty nester and I love Beth Moore so I was really looking forward to this book but it wasn't as interesting as I thought it'd be. "
— Mary, 12/9/2013" Stories and personal testimony of the Gospel and Jesus Christ from the life of the author. Some of the stories were funny, some were touching, all were food for thought. Not recommended for the non-religious. "
— Lisa, 12/9/2013" Loved this book. Great for any mother! "
— Suzanne, 12/3/2013" One of my favorite "mom" books! "
— Andrea, 11/10/2013" A well timed read for this mom whose son leaves for military service in June and daughter leaves for college in the fall. This gentle read is beautiful and encouraging. "
— Shawna, 7/16/2013" A wonderful reflection book - this one was made even more special by my daughter having annotated the margins before she gave it to me for Mother's Day! "
— Mary, 4/7/2013" Loved reading some of Beth Moore's personal moments.....a gift from my husband that was beautiful! "
— Karen, 4/2/2013" I really like Beth Moore. In fact, I purchased this book for both my MIL and my mom for their birthdays coming up. I feel like it's a great reflection on motherhood for whatever part of the journey you are on. "
— Melissa, 3/9/2013" GREAT book of short stories and poems!! I've used these in several bible studies I've taught. "
— Julie, 1/11/2013" This book will make you laugh, cry, and nod your head in agreement. I appreciate Beth's ability to relate and connect with her readers. "
— Lara, 12/10/2012" I love Beths perspective on how she deals with being an empty nester! She truely loves her girls and puts them at the top of her list! "
— Sue, 10/31/2012" I have been taking the "Esther" book study and seen this book and could not pass it up. Mrs. Moore allows us to peak inside her life in a very close and enduring way. I am better for reading her book. "
— Advie, 10/1/2012" This was a book from the heart of Beth Moore on her relationship with her daughters. I felt that it was honest and very encouraging. There were some great suggestions on raising children in light of the Bible. "
— Leslie, 9/30/2012" A mother's reflections on raising her three children and loving God - inspirational short stories - some good thoughts about things to implement in my own family "
— Marsha, 8/12/2012" A great book on letting go of your children. I love Beth's style of being both humorous and making a valid point. This book will hit close to home but keep you laughing. "
— Grace, 7/31/2012" I really like Beth Moore's writing style. She illustrates her points so beautifully and her anecdotes are always touching, amusing or both. She has a true talent for teaching scripture. "
— Kim, 6/19/2012" I read 4 years ago and it still stays with me. I think I'll have to read again. For anyone with children. "
— Kay, 2/8/2012" I enjoy Beth Moore very much, and this book did not disappoint. I really enjoy her transparency, and realness. "
— Angie, 10/1/2011" This is a great read for mothers no matter what stage her children are in. I loved, loved, loved this book and often give it as a gift to those that are going to be empty nesters. Beth Moore is a Christian writer and refers to much scripture throughout this book. "
— Tonya, 9/6/2011" Light, fun, and encouraging thoughts on parenting. "
— Margaret, 7/18/2011" I'm a recent empty nester and I love Beth Moore so I was really looking forward to this book but it wasn't as interesting as I thought it'd be. "
— Maryann, 4/5/2011" I love Beths perspective on how she deals with being an empty nester! She truely loves her girls and puts them at the top of her list! "
— Sue, 1/17/2011" I really like Beth Moore's writing style. She illustrates her points so beautifully and her anecdotes are always touching, amusing or both. She has a true talent for teaching scripture. "
— Kim, 8/19/2010" Loved reading some of Beth Moore's personal moments.....a gift from my husband that was beautiful! "
— Karen, 8/5/2010" Loved this book. Great for any mother! "
— Suzanne, 7/25/2010" A great book on letting go of your children. I love Beth's style of being both humorous and making a valid point. This book will hit close to home but keep you laughing. "
— Grace, 7/16/2010" I enjoy Beth Moore very much, and this book did not disappoint. I really enjoy her transparency, and realness. "
— Angie, 7/12/2010" Stories and personal testimony of the Gospel and Jesus Christ from the life of the author. Some of the stories were funny, some were touching, all were food for thought. Not recommended for the non-religious. "
— Lisa, 12/20/2009" I would highly recommend this wonderful book by Beth Moore. She uses memories from her family to teach scriptural truths. It's a must read! "
— Vicki, 10/18/2009" Once again Beth does a great job of drawing poignant spiritual lessons out of average every day events in the life of her family "
— Ruth, 8/5/2009" A sweet parenting reflection from one mom to another. I read this years ago and it still stays with me. "
— Rowlak5, 7/15/2009" A wonderful reflection book - this one was made even more special by my daughter having annotated the margins before she gave it to me for Mother's Day! "
— Mary, 7/15/2009" Light, fun, and encouraging thoughts on parenting. "
— Margaret, 6/22/2009" I have been taking the "Esther" book study and seen this book and could not pass it up. Mrs. Moore allows us to peak inside her life in a very close and enduring way. I am better for reading her book. "
— Advie, 6/14/2009" LOVE it! Every mom should read it! "
— Valerie, 11/19/2008" I read 4 years ago and it still stays with me. I think I'll have to read again. For anyone with children. "
— Kay, 11/17/2008Kim P. Davis, author and speaker, is the compiling editor of Voices of the Faithful. For more than thirteen years, she and her family served in Africa as missionaries. She is a journalism graduate of the University of Georgia.