Here for You
by Susie Shellenberger & Kathy Gowler
Published by Bethany House
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Reviewed by Lacy J. Williams
Mothers, do you want to create an unbreakable bond with your teenage daughter? Daughters, do you want to find a new friend--in your mom?
In Here For You, Shellenberger and Gowler will show you how to create the relationship you've never had, but always wanted.
Starting out with a description of what covenants are and Biblical examples of covenants, like the one between David and Jonathan, the authors help readers understand exactly what it means for a mother and daughter to make a covenant, and why they would want to make this lifetime bond.
The authors also include questions to help readers make sure they are in a right relationship with God, stating that this is important before they try to make a covenant with anyone else.
Next, the authors describe what it means to be in a mother-daughter covenant. It requires a big commitment from both mother and daughter. Through emotional stories of girls and their mothers, some in good relationships and some in bad, the authors deliver a powerful testimony for using a covenant in all mother-daughter relationships. Also, if you're one of the mothers or daughters who don't have good communication going on already, the authors give examples of conversation starters and things to do together.
Each chapter in this book is filled with testimonies or real-life stories, Scripture and quotes from teen girls. Most chapters include a self-assessment so you can find out where you are in your relationships, and with God.
Shellenberger and Gowler use a fast-paced writing tempo that keeps the reader engaged, even when the subject matter may be a little difficult. Real life examples also sprinkle the pages and keep the stories and situations from becoming a hypothetical "this-would-never-happen-to-me" read.
Armchair Interviews says: The information in this book is timely and applicable to all mothers and daughters out there and offers a strong message of hope for building mother-daughter relationships.
Author's Web site: http://www.CloserMomsandDaughters.com