New memoir takes readers on a journey of unexpected outcomes as a family pursues the role of parenting with all the best intentions
Annette Ortiz Mata releases 'Parenting in the Dark: Letting Go of Shame While Holding on to Hope'
MOORPARK, Calif., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In her latest book titled "Parenting in the Dark: Letting Go of Shame While Holding on to Hope" (published by AuthorHouse), author Annette Ortiz Mata offers readers a raw, honest and compelling narrative about their family's experiences.
This book walks readers through a horrific moment in the Mata family in which they refused to let themselves be labeled as to who they are as parents and as a family. In this memoir, readers will learn how a mother, marriage, and family came together to fight through a life-altering moment simply by holding on to hope. After reading "Parenting in the Dark," the Matas hope families learn to never give up on the hopes and dreams they have for their children.
"May we learn to stop judging the snapshot of a moment in a family's life as the whole of their life and show a greater sense of compassion," the author adds.
An excerpt from the book reads:
"Parenting does not come with instructions, textbooks, or a table of contents offering up a plethora of chapters that will lead us to the answers to our most pressing questions. Even the best, well-intended experts come up short. We have debated the argument of "nature versus nurture." How much of each one plays a role in our children's lives? How much of nature can we manipulate through nurture, and is that ever a promising idea? Truly the battle of what works and what sticks is debatable, and what to avoid is relegated to books, podcasts, and opinions. Though all these resources serve a purpose, they do not decide the outcome or shape the child. Their choices do!"
To purchase a copy of the book, visit https://www.authorhouse.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/848184-parenting-in-the-dark.
"Parenting in the Dark: Letting Go of Shame While Holding on to Hope"
By Annette Ortiz Mata
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 108 pages | ISBN 9798823004640
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 108 pages | ISBN 9798823004640
E-Book | 108 pages | ISBN 9798823004664
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Annette Ortiz Mata is an author, blogger, and podcaster. Her first book, "Unpredictable Outcome—Unmasking My Faith," is a spiritual memoir in which she shares the experience of deconstructing her faith to find God more deeply. In her blog, she shares insights and personal stories that inspire and courage the reader in their journey. Her blogs can be found on soulofawoman.blog and on thriveglobal.com. Mata is also the host of Conversations from the Green Couch Podcast, a magazine-style podcast that showcases life stories, hacks, and experiences with guests from all walks of life. She is also a former co-host of Table for 5 Podcast, a magazine-style talk show, where she interviewed Grammy-nominated artists, actors, CEOs, authors, and politicians. Mata is a USC Gould School of Law graduate with a master's in the Studies of Law and a certificate in Entertainment Law. A fun fact: she loves to sing and has done so professionally.
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