Long Days of Small Things

Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline

By: Catherine McNiel

Narrated by: Andrea Emmes

Dirty laundry, crayon-smeared bills, smashed crackers...and there's your Bible, buried under a pile of diapers. Bleary-eyed from a lack of sleep, without a moment of peace and quiet, you wonder if the spiritual life you crave is even possible. But God sees you. He designed this parenting journey, after all. He understands the chaos of motherhood, and he joins you in everything - whether you're scrubbing the floor, nursing a fussy newborn, or driving your kids to soccer practice. Offering rich, soul-inspiring practices, Catherine McNiel invites you to connect with God right here, in the sacred mundane of every mothering moment.

©2017 Catherine McNiel (P)2017 Two Words Publishing LLC

Really Good and Super Practical

I am buying physical copies of this book to have on hand for any mom friend I know who is having a hard time and for every friend I have who gets pregnant for the first time. There are so many practical and easy ways to connect with God, find meaning in the mundane, and reminders that you aren't alone in this book. It has taken me years of mothering to come to some of these conclusions myself, but having this handed to me in a book form would have been a very sweet gift many years ago when I was new to it all. I highly recommend this for any mom, whether you have birthed children, adopted children, or just take care of children.

As for the performance, the lady has a great voice but at times she felt a little bit more like a news anchor than an audiobook performer. Her voice is really good, and clear, but it did feel a little off some of the time. However, once I got into it it didn't really bother me. I still highly recommend this audiobook in the words within it.

decent content, reader is not the right fit

not a fan of the tone of voice and inflection that the person who reads this book uses. it distracts from the content of the book so much that i cannot continue listening. i am going to just get the book in print.

A MUST read for mothers

I felt like this was written just for me.

I listened in broken bits while housecleaning, folding small clothes, in late hours after everyone was asleep, and at least once during the boys’ nap time while speedily knitting Christmas gifts.

I breathed it in while walking in out and every bit has given new life to the long hours of motherhood for me. I wish I could shout the lessons brought forward from rooftops, admonishing every other Christian mother to breathe, be still, and know.

The most worthwhile book for my stage of life as a young mother I have read yet. Thank you, God, for inspiring this book

Good content, tough narration.

I liked what the author is saying, but really struggled with the narration. I didn't finish the book for this reason, but I think I'll pick up a paperback copy instead.

Full of little pearls.

I debated on what star rating to give this book. I am Roman Catholic and so find some issue with her Mary theology even if it is for the most part beautiful. The author’s religious denomination is not mine and I love the reverence and recognition she gives to Mary. Upon continued reading I decided that one star subtraction was unreasonable for the abundant gems of motherhood advice and graces that are imparted. Well worth the read/ listen and I will be sharing with the other mothers in my life.