The Magic of Motherhood: The Good Stuff, The Hard Stuff and Everything in Between by Ashlee Gadd is a book about motherhood, covering topics including identity, adoption, miscarriage, infertility, body image, friendship, and faith. Gadd is the author of the blog Coffee + Crumbs, and I was looking forward to reading her insight on life and parenting.

Gadd is a natural storyteller, and she writes words of encouragement to mothers as she discusses the trials and triumphs of parenting. The book has a very genuine, down-to-earth feel, and Gadd’s essays are very relatable. The book definitely delivers sound life lessons.