small talk by amy julia becker

small talk- learning from my children about what matters most by amy julia becker was a book I was drawn to because my own experiences have shown me that God teaches us a lot about ourselves and Himself through our children.  I was interested in the revelations Becker would share. As well, I have several nieces and nephews and friends with young families and I hope to pass this book on to one of them.

 This  book includes a lot of details about the activities and conversations the author engages in with her young children, including Penny who has Down Syndrome.  The author ponders theological truths spurred on by these interactions. She writes transparently and honestly about her relationship with her children and their relationship with each other, and in doing so, reminds parents of the very important role they play in the spiritual development of their children, simply by listening to them and engaging them in discussions, not having to be 'perfect parents'.

If you have younger children you will relate to this book. If you have adult children, you will still glean much from this book. If you have never had children, you will still benefit from reading this book. Becker's thoughts remind us all that God uses simple things to teach us truth.  Some great topics for discussion include those on prayer, disability, laughter, tragedy, and baptism. This book is written honestly and simply, is easy to read, yet full of wisdom. The descriptions of family interactions may be most appreciated by those with little ones, because they are so relatable. The theological musing, however, will certainly be of interest to all readers.

I have received a free copy of small talk from BookLookBloggers in exchange for an honest review.