Blue Star Grit

A Mother’s Journey of Triumph and Tragedy Raising a Defiant Child into an Exceptional Leader

By: Ginny Luther

Narrated by: Ginny Luther

Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Good leaders are hard to raise. Learn from this poignant parenting memoir the path to let go and let grow. Parenting a strong-willed child is a constant uphill battle—until you learn how to shift from control to connection using the help of a parent who guided her difficult child into a resilient leader.

Positive Parenting founder, Conscious Discipline specialist, and single mom Ginny Luther, MS, struggled with her young son Bart, who was defiant and had a violent temper. The more she tried to control him, the worse his behavior got. Overwhelmed with the challenges and guilt, Ginny realized she had to stop reacting in fear and anger and learn to connect with Bart or they’d never make it.

Blue Star Grit is the emotional journey of a parent and her defiant child embracing the struggle that allowed them to shift from pain to peace—and after tragedy struck with Bart’s death, from grief to gratitude. Whether you’re struggling to discipline a kid, heal family relationships, or grieving for a loved one, Ginny and Bart’s story will prove the struggle is the catalyst for powerful growth.

You’ll discover:

• How Ginny cultivated Bart’s natural tendencies so he was able to grow into a respected, resourceful, and self-aware military leader—and how to do the same with your own child.
• The difference between guiding the discipline and controlling the child—one works, the other doesn’t.
• Five examples of embracing conflicts and mastering growth through tough challenges.
• How to build a relationship with your child that motivates them to be resilient and take responsibility for their choices.
• How to reclaim your own behavior and gain peace in your relationships.

The journey to peace starts with connection and letting go of guilt. This powerful memoir will change the way you see yourself as a parent and guide your child to become the strong individual you know they can be.

©2023 Ginny Luther (P)2023 Ginny Luther

Truly a Heartbreaking and Inspirational Book

I’m so glad I listened on Audible to Ginny (a longtime friend and inspiration) telling the story of the special bond she and Bart shared. I could hear the love, pain, anger and forgiveness in her voice with each story she shares. I felt like Ginny was sitting right next to me telling me this heartbreaking yet beautiful life changing experience. Throughout her narration I experienced so many emotions from tears to laughter and everything in between. I will be forever moved by Blue Star Grit. Thank you Ginny. ❤️

Inspiring and authentic

Amazing story of the struggles of mothering and loss and life. Every parent should read this. Knowing there is a better way than what most of us are told with parenting and having compassion and honing those skills is what makes for a much more peaceful life. So grateful for this book and Ginny for writing it and sharing her soul.

Every obstacle is an opportunity to grow!

Ginny has shared many difficult moments of her life with so much honesty. I love her resilience and strength! Bravo!

Every chapter brings the opportunities to look beyond the traditional life of a mother

I had the privilege of being a parent in Ginny’s classes and support groups. I strongly include her in THE VILLAGE that raised my children. I had nothing in my childhood that I could implement or model to raise my children and I feel so grateful for learning from Ginny. One of my biggest joys is when I hear my adult children use the lingo from CD. WISH YOU WELL GINNY!
Wish you all well indeed.

Love it!!!

It was such a good book I enjoyed listening to it. It was heartbreaking but such a good read.

Finding joy in grief

Ginny's story, read in her own voice, has to have been the ultimate challenge for her in coming to grips with every parent's nightmare. I read the print edition, attended a book club meeting with her as guest speaker and then got the Audible edition. I marvel at her words and her strength. Everyone should read this.

A powerful story

So well written. Couldn’t put it down. Ginny’s strength is truly awe inspiring. Highly recommended.