From Mom to Me Again: How I Survived My First Empty-Nest Year and Reinvented the Rest of My Life (Self-Help Book for Moms on Finding Your Purpose After Your Kids Leave the House)

This book has all the ingredients to make it one of my favorites and cherished. It reflects my feelings and thoughts so purely, with so much depth and humor at the same time. Makes you laugh, cry and reflect in such a genuine way. I'm deeply thankful to this great author who I have no doubt is a great person as well. Thank you very much for such a beautiful journey.Judith

I enjoyed this book by Melissa Shultz. Her witty and wise words are timely for most of us who are experiencing an empty nest. She includes checklists for monitoring our emotions as we make the transition from the constant chaos of children at home to the uncomfortable silence after they leave. Her stories of reinvention are motivating and encouraging. She nailed my feelings with her "Review of Nurturing." And, her wit is delightful: "As they say in Yiddish, I am verklempt."

gave this to my daughter.

I purchased this book as my oldest child was moving out of the house. I have had a hard time with her leaving as she has been my other half for 18 years and I felt like my identity. I needed help figuring out who I was without my best friend. I plan on reading it again next year when my youngest (my baby) leaves home. This is a good summer read and is comforting to know that you are not alone. I could relate to the stories even though our life was not the same the feelings were. I recommend this to any mom that is going through the struggle of finding herself as her children are leaving home.

The book print on page is boring, small and in an old font. I think there are most likely better books on the topic. The material feels dated. Not a bad book but not one I'd recommend.

An absolutely perfect book for every Mom/Mother/Mama out there. Funny, insightful, practical and honest. It will make you smile, laugh and cry.You truly do not have to be an "official empty nester" to appreciate Melissa's wisdom, stories or help. I am sending this book to some friends who are going through the "empty nest" process now. Take the time to read, highlight, flag and share each and every section of the book. My favorite section is: If I Knew Then....Enjoy this, cherish it and share it......

The first 2/3 of this book was great. Gave me things to think about and ways to help my son as he's preparing to leave for college. It also provoked A LOT of tears. Having an only child - I've been able to figure me out through the years and I didn't need the suggestions for 'finding' me again that was discussed in the last part of the book. Well written, fast and easy to read.

Just what I need at this point in my life. Warm, insightful, and full of resources and ideas. My copy is now marked up with a lot of underlining, notes in the margin, and ideas written inside the covers. The empty nest is an enormous time of transition and this book is destined to become a classic in the field. Highly recommended.

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