She’s Gonna Blow!

Meet the author

A Word from the Author

"Since its release (May 2001), I've received on average three emails a week from hurting mothers and fathers.  I am thankful that the painfully honest realities of anger and motherhood that were boldly addressed have comforted readers who truly believed they were alone in their struggle. And I rejoice as they have found joy and lasting change as a result of God's lavish grace towards them as parents."
—Julie Ann Barnhill, Author of She's Gonna Blow

Editorial Reviews

"This book gives each parent hope. Through love and understanding, we can be the godly parents we should be. With God's help, we can calm the volcano within."
—Woman's Touch

"She's Gonna Blow is a compact, easy–to–read book about the struggle of controlling the emotions that naturally come with parenting. Author Julie Ann Barnhill tells the good and the bad, the joyous and the gut–wrenching in this, her first book.

"Anecdotes and confessions from Barnhill's experiences as a mother of three give hope to mothers looking for healthier ways to express their anger, recognize warning signs of a blowup, understand the different temperaments and developmental stages of their children, eliminate overscheduled calendars, and more.

"She's Gonna Blow is a great book for mothers who need a good belly laugh. Barnhill is a public speaker, but she could easily pass for a stand–up comedian. To her readers, she also takes on the role of mentor, girlfriend, and encourager.

"Mothers feeling alone in their anger and needing hope that things can change for the better will find encouragement in Barnhill's writings. Harried moms of all ages and stages will appreciate having someone who can empathize with their situation."
—Christian Retailing

"Have you ever said to yourself, I will never say that or do that to my child, then find yourself doing that very thing? I think most mothers have and they wonder how they got started down that path. Julie Ann Barnhill's book explores the sometimes explosive attitudes mothers experience while raising their children. If you have ever 'lost it' with your child, you are not alone. If you have wondered how you got to this point, this book can help you change your mothering for the better. The first half of the book explains scenarios regarding how, when and why a mother might 'blow'. Barnhill uses volcanoes as similes throughout the book. The second half covers how Scripture can help, ways to stay cool, and looks at the way we are. The end of the book lists excellent resources and websites for more information regarding parenting, children's temperaments, discipline and several other categories. Some parts will make you laugh out loud; others will make you tear with empathy as you think about what you may have done with your own children. This is an especially helpful book to those mothers who didn't have good role models and for new moms as well."
—The Godly Business Woman

"In this book, you find hope, honest understanding, and good measure of laughter and wise biblical counsel. The author will help show you the way back to God who knows your mother's heart as no one else does..."
—The Nashville News