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  • Hold On, But Don't Hold Still

  • Hope and Humor from My Seriously Flawed Life
  • Written by: Kristina Kuzmic
  • Narrated by: Kristina Kuzmic
  • Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (165 ratings)

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Hold On, But Don't Hold Still

Written by: Kristina Kuzmic
Narrated by: Kristina Kuzmic
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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.

A Viking Life title

©2020 Kristina Kuzmic (P)2020 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

"Tenacious and refreshingly candid." (Publisher's Weekly [starred])

"A generous guide through the bumpy terrain of parenting." (Kirkus)

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Very real

Easy and fun to listen with emotional moments. I loved her story and she adds some fun and useful parenting tips. It is a book written by a wonderful mom to all of us wonderful moms.

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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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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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Amazing

Love Kristina and Love this book! You Definitely need to read this one. Thank you for keeping it real!

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Great book!

didn't know what to expect when I bought this book, but I was definitely not disappointed. It's funny and touching and filled with so many nuggets of truth and good advice. Highly recommend

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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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SO GOOD! The whole package! A must read/listen!

Kristina is hilarious, genuine and inspirational! I loved hearing Kristina read it. Absolutely flawless.

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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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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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My Husband won't admit it, but he likes it too

This was a really entertaining and mostly fun listen. It was like having a coffee with a friend. I actually have already recommended it to friends

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