About the book
It’s time for a new kind of pregnancy book–one that explores more than the physical changes. One that delves into the messy mental and emotional turmoil of becoming a mother. One that explores how we walk the line between control and surrender. One that doesn’t look away or reduce what is monumental into a cliche.
So I speak to you
non-parent, who wonders what really warrants a book on this topic.
new mother, who wonders what other women went through in this process.
experienced mother, who has forgotten that fragile state of new motherhood.
soon-to-be father, who wonders what his partner will go through.
But most of all, I speak to you, first-time expecting mother.
You are wondering what will become of your life. Your body. Your mind. Your self.
What is the worst thing that will happen to you. And the best.
How this might affect your marriage. Your career. Your ability to live comfortably.
You are wondering all of these things because all that there is right now is you.
But what happens when “you” becomes two?
I don’t have all of the answers. But I have a story. And so does every mother.
What you will find is encouragement. That there is not just one way to give birth. That there are so many ways that women experience the postpartum period. And that even though the transformation into mother happens every day, it is still difficult and soul-testing. And one that we need to constantly recognize and celebrate.
What you will find in this book is a real story. From a real mother. About real joy, real pain, real struggle, and real love.
About the Author, Sharon Tjaden-Glass
Contact: becomingmotherblog@gmail.com
Where to buy: Amazon
Price: Print, $12.99, Kindle, $4.99
Here, I answer some frequently asked questions:
Why should pregnant women buy “Becoming Mother?”
How is your experience similar to many mothers? How is it different?
Becoming Mother 
How exciting!!! Congratulations on your success! I’m looking forward to reading your book!!
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I want to get a copy for my Daughter……..she became a first time Mother at
the age of 41!!! I’m sure she’ll enjoy your book. Way to go!!
Anne Shale
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I just bought your book and I’m so excited to receive it in the mail this coming week. I also recommended it to a friend (the one I am currently working with on sharing her home birth story) and she is interested in purchasing it as well. The way you write on your blog is so honest and up front. It speaks to me, as I’m sure it does other women. Thank you for writing such honesty and giving women everywhere an honest perspective of what motherhood is. It’s truly refreshing.
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Thank you so much! I know you’ll enjoy it. It also makes a great baby shower gift for first-time moms. Please stop by and let me know what you thought of the book!
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I definitely will! I also have 2 mom friends having babies (one is even having twins!) next year. I’ll have to keep this book in mind for gifts!
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Wonderful! Thank you for your support! Stop by the blog anytime 🙂
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Your welcome, thank you for writing!! And I will be back!
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Hi Sharon– I’d love to review and blog about your book, if you’d like to send a copy. We have a relations manager that could speak with you, but I do a fair amount of reading and can identify closely with much of this!
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Great! I will contact you directly. 🙂
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Again,thank you for your kind words on my blog.
Your book sounds amazing and I will definitely have to add it to my reading list when I become pregnant. Or maybe even before 🙂
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Thank you! Please let me know what you think after you finish it!
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Thank you for reading about my daughter’s birth 🙂 I have just purchased your book on Kindle! Excited to start reading 🙂
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I’m so glad! Please stop by later and let me know what you think of the book. I love to hear from my readers! 🙂
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I love that there are books now that are not just a bland what to expect when pregnant style. My path through pregnancy was at times bitter and 30 years ago no one talked about this part of pregnancy. I felt alone. Really needing a someone to talk to about everything, not just the bad stuff. Thanks for being part of the newer generation that TALKs about things.
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Thank you so much! That was exactly my hope in writing this book–to talk about what no one talks about. But should. 🙂 I hope you will keep this book in mind for future baby shower purchases!
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[…] Becoming Mother is the book that Sharon wished had been written when she became pregnant for the first time: “I wanted the book that I eventually wrote. I wanted someone to be authentic with me. To talk about more than the physical. To go to the dark places. To show me what was hard and what was wonderful.” And Becoming Mother does all of this and more. […]
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