Rearview Reflections

“Parenting isn’t tidy. It’s hilarious, exhausting, holy work—and it rarely looks like the highlight reels.
In this heartfelt and humorous memoir-meets-guidebook, Marlene D’Agostini reflects on the miles—both literal and emotional—she’s traveled raising two boys into men. Told through the lens of shared road trips, each journey becomes more than a drive. The car transforms into a confessional, a classroom, and sometimes even a therapist’s office—where honesty flows, laughter erupts, and faith quietly steadies the wheel.
With wit, warmth, and wisdom, Rearview Reflections invites readers into raw, real conversations about resilience, identity, heartbreak, healing, masculinity, and the messy beauty of motherhood. This book isn’t just about raising boys—it’s about growing up together and discovering purpose in life’s pivots.
For every parent who’s ever wondered if they’re “getting it right,” this book is a reminder that some of the most sacred lessons are learned in motion—mile by mile, prayer by prayer.