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It is good to have you joining us and especially today as we're continuing a series of interviews with Stacey Eldridge who has authored a new book entitled Becoming Myself, Embracing God's Dream of

You, though Stacey is co-authored with her husband, a couple of other books, Love and War,

finding the marriage you've dreamed of, and then captivating, unveiling the mystery of a woman's soul.

This is Stacy's first total solo book.

Stacy, congratulations.

Thank you Craig. You spend a good chunk of time just talking about our mothers.

I'd love to read an excerpt, Stacy, and then just jump in.

Excellent.

I'm quoting from you.

Did your mother value you?

As a woman, your mother is your most potent role model,

how she felt, what she thought, and what she believed had a direct effect

on you.

What our mom felt about her body affected deeply how we feel about our bodies.

What she believed also affected what we believe, including what we believe is possible in relationships,

what men are like, what marriage can be like, how happy we can be.

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