The Single Mother's Survival Guide
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Product Description
Single moms haven't had many books to turn to in times of distress. Most parenting guides either moralize to her or ignore her altogether. Patrice Karst has righted that wrong with The Single Mother's Survival Guide. The book is obviously designed to console--and fast--the poor mom who has once again dragged the baby into the bathroom with her because she literally cannot get a moment alone. Flip open to any page and you'll find earthy bits of inspiration, with a consistently (but not sickeningly) positive slant on childcare, dating, and other facts of single-mom life. Karst never loses her tenacious hold on the realities of parenting: on her list of "Reasons to Be Happy About Being a Single Mom," the first one is "because it's happening." It's a treat to read a book so completely on the side of the mom. Karst rants against busybodies and smug marrieds: "The next person who says to you, 'Well, when you learn to be perfectly content and happy with yourself and aren't looking for a relationship--then you'll find one,' slap them for me, will ya?" So the advice isn't exactly revolutionary: love the kids, take a bath, ask for help. Still, this volume makes a fine companion piece (just ignore the workbook at the back) to the bible of single-parenting, Anne Lamott's Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year. --Claire Dederer
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Just what I needed...
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I found this book on a day I needed it most. It's a quick, easy read that made me smile, cry and most importantly, gave me hope. No, it's not going to solve all your problems (what book is?), but it does put the challenges of being a single mom in perspective, reminds you you are not alone and offers much needed encouragement. I would buy this for any single mom I know!
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Single parents, if ya need a lift today, read this!
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This funny yet realistic book helped me deal with some tough issues and brought a smile to my face. It's the kind of thing you need to read when looking at parenthood alone.
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It's a nice gift that will encourage single moms
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The Single Mom's Survival guide is a comfort book that offers encouragement and tidbits of advice for women who are single mothers. If you know of a single mom who could use a little inspiration or if you are a single mom in need of inspiration, this little book makes a nice gift.
Cassandra Mack, author of "The Single Mom's Little Book of Wisdom: 42 Tidbits of Wisdom To Help You Survive, Succeed and Stay Strong," and host of The No More Drama Hour of Power
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Survival: Just What I Need Around Here!
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I loved the title of this short book, which is why I bought it. Most days I need a "survival guide" around here --- raising two boys on my own. Patrice Kurst writes well and there's useful information in this little book. I wish she had written a few more chapters, but I'm grateful for the wise insight these pages hold. There's light for your journey here!
Barbara Sheldon, M.S.W.
I also highly recommend: Raising Great Kids on Your Own: A Guide and Companion for Every Single Parent
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I loved the book.....
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I Loved the book, it helped me a lot to understand my situation...
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