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Hold On, But Don't Hold Still
- Hope and Humor from My Seriously Flawed Life
- Narrated by: Kristina Kuzmic
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Delivering inspiration and "parenting comedy at its finest" (The Huffington Post), here is one woman's story of ditching her fairy-tale dreams and falling in love with her unpredictable, chaotic, imperfect life.
Kristina Kuzmic has made herself a household name, speaking directly to mothers from the trenches of parenthood via her viral videos and social media presence. She is now bringing her message of self-acceptance, resilience, and joy to audiobook listeners. With a refreshingly unpretentious, funny, and galvanizing voice, Kuzmic goes behind the scenes to reveal how she went from broke and defeated to unshakably grounded and brimming with thankfulness.
Illuminating the hard-won wisdom from a life always spent one step behind - whether it was as a high school student new to America, a suddenly single mother to two kids, remarried and juggling two teens and a toddler, or the unexpected recipient of Oprah's attention and investment - Hold On, But Don't Hold Still is the audiobook every mother needs to reassure her that she's not only fine just as she is, but that she already has more tools and support than she can possibly imagine. Sparkling with wit, this heartfelt memoir is like a long coffee date with a best friend, or the 11th-hour text message that gives you just the boost you need to get through the night.
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- Diana klassrn
- 2022-01-21
I cried too many times to admit.
what a beautiful tale of being a mom, a wife and being human ❤ so glad I listened to this one
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- Sarah J
- 2020-11-05
Honest. Funny. Vulnerable. Beautiful
I loved this book I feel like it was one of the first, real, honest books on parenting. It doesn’t sugar coat things, and it talks about the challenges and hard stuff as well as the beautiful parts of being a parent. I liked the author’s sense of humour and she’s one of the best narrators I’ve ever heard.
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- Mom
- 2020-02-14
Everything I had hoped for
This book was the perfect combination of laughter and tears. It was like spending time talking about the deep stuff with a friend. I am thankful I bought it on Audible because Kristina is so real when she reads it. I would occasionally smile and finish her sentences. At one point I feel like she was crying. Overall, this book is everything a fan of Kristina could hope for.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-02-29
Best parenting book ever!
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- Sue Wiens
- 2023-05-31
100/10 would recommend
I’ve never felt so seen, or related more to a book. She has a beautiful way of taking life seriously and simultaneously recognizing it’s not that serious. It’s largely about parenting but could easily be applied to any relationship in life. I laughed, I cried, I loved it.
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- shanelle Poucher
- 2020-05-19
Simply the BEST
I LOVED this book :) it changed me , this changed me as a person as a wife and as a mom !
I recommend this to Everyone!
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- Shannon
- 2020-05-28
Great book
Some of the book really hit home and made me realize there is no such thing as being perfect. Feeling like a failure is normal but keep showing up😊 the Author did a great job telling it with a little humour to keep you interested. Will recommend for sure just like it was referred to me.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-01-02
Well worth the listen. Very relatable!
Although much of what Kristina shares may seem like common sense to some, it never hurt to have a friendly reminder or support amid the chaos of life! Also refreshing to hear her take on some ways she instills inspiration, kindness, forgiveness, love, and life in general with her kids.
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- Nathalie Caron
- 2021-05-27
A must read:authentic and funny
This book very gave me hope in my own capacity to not only change what isn't working but to see I am good enough. To take it one day at time and to be proud regardless of the difficult circumstances I am in because circumtance do and will change.
But at the end of the day I am going to be ok as a mother just the way I am .
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-07-30
Amazing
Love Kristina and Love this book! You Definitely need to read this one. Thank you for keeping it real!
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