From Three Feet Off the Ground: The Year My Children Taught Me How to See the World... and Myself

Author, teacher, and mother Smith explores her life as a parent and the pieces of herself that she scarified along the way, in this uneven but inspirational collection of memories and meditations on parenthood and spirituality. And when Smith begins trying to see the world from the perspective of her toddlers%E2%80%94from a place of peace, amazement, and forgiveness%E2%80%94she discovers herself. Smith's book will likely appeal to young mothers%E2%80%94particularly those who, like the author, love their children but fear they have put their lives on hold for their families. While some of Smith's musings may seem platitudinous, her message is a positive one. Moms looking for a meditative companion to help them through the ups and downs of parenthood will take much from Smith's story.