Reviews"This book makes for fascinating reading for all mothers and mothers-to-be and is an amazing tribute to the power of women's spirituality." -- Jewish Telegraph, "This book makes for fascinating reading for all mothers and mothers-to-be and is an amazing tribute to the power of women's spirituality." - Jewish Telegraph, "This book makes for fascinating reading for all mothers and mothers-to-be and is an amazing tribute to the power of women's spirituality." -Doreen Wachmann, Jewish Telegraph
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal296.7/4
SynopsisA collection of refreshingly honest and inspiring interviews with traditionally observant Jewish mothers about their diverse experiences of pregnancy and childbearing, this guide discusses how to make these important life stages into opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. A diverse group of engaging and vibrant women, representing a wide cross-section of the religious community, offer illuminating ideas for making the nine months of pregnancy more meaningful. Additionally, scholars such as Chana Henkin, Tziporah Heller, and Emuna Witt and midwives such as Bambi Chalkowski and Sara Landau offer practical advice and even kabbalistic breathing exercises that will leave pregnant readers more confident and well-informed. The personal accounts and expert advice offered in this book will inspire readers to find meaning, spirituality, and Jewish expression in their own childbearing experiences., Expecting Miracles is a collection of refreshingly honest and inspiring interviews with traditionally observant Jewish mothers about their diverse experiences of pregnancy and childbearing. It is about the ways in which mothers have managed to make these important stages in their lives into a time for personal growth, spirituality and real-life miracles.