Great for single moms
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I bought this book for words of encouragement and I really enjoyed it. I still read it again and again. It's a short read but very funny and helpful. A must have for single moms who sometimes need some funny in their lives.
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I've gotten this book for first-time moms after hearing about it from other moms. It's a nice thing to have because it doesn't feel overwhelming to mothers-- you just have to write one line a day. My friends who are mothers 3 or more times over have frankly mentioned how there are way too many things on their plate to be able to handle doing one line a day for five years, so I've stuck with this present for first-time moms-- at least for now!
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If you are a mother who has become a recent single mom or if you have been a single mom for sometime, this book is a must have, even if you are not religious.  Lisa Hussey helps moms see themselves as the valuable gem that  we are.  She gives us strength where there is weakness, Light where there  is darkness, and the courage to get on with our day, even when we feel that  there is not another day that we can go on. This book helped to get me over  the heartache of becoming a single mom, and the reality that I am one.  It  is for anyone who needs to recharge their heart, spirit, and soul.  Enjoy...
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Do you ever feel like you can't be a mom today?  I know that I have.  With three young boys I have had plenty of moments where I felt desperate.  Desperate to breath, to relax, to find myself.  I find myself doing the same thing every single day.  Everyday its getting up, getting the kids ready for school, come home and clean up their mess, pick them up from school, help with homework, get dinner done, get them ready for bed and start the process all over.  It is never ending and its sressful.  And somehow I am supposed to find time for myself.  I hardly have time to go to the bathroom.  When I got the book Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe I started reading it and immediately teared up. This book was written just for me.  At least I felt that way as I was reading it.  This book is a great book for mothers of any season.  I love that at the end of each chapter there is a little study guide with questions and bible verses.
(disclaimer: I received this book in return for my honest opinion.)
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This book is well suited for the scattered mommy brain - you don't have to sit down and commit to a whole read. As a mom, I only get a few minutes here and there and this suits my attention span. It's like finding help on the internet except in a more organized and orderly way.  I know this might sound silly but really all the million tips online leave me feeling more scattered. I liked the organization and realistic steps they had to weight loss.
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My daughter has two little girls, a one year old and a two and a half year old.  As you might imagine her life is full of interruptions and demands.  She certainly doesn't have the time to sit in the rocker and read a novel.  I give her this wonderful little book for Mother's Day.  Both she and I find it a delight to read a few minutes now and then as time permits.  It doesn't have to be read in page sequence, one can simply open it to any page for a quick read and probably a chuckle.  Really a great pick-me-up for the busy Mommie and, as an added bonus, it's construction is quite kid proof.
1800576
Excellent book written by a woman who has walked the path of the single mother. Michelle Senters knows the joys and challenges of being a single mom and she encourages each woman who reads this book to know that she is not alone. Michelle offers practical advice, honest stories, and humor to women who feel that that their homes are broken and are unsure of how to rebuild a strong family foundation. Michelle's use of scripture offers truth, promise and hope. I highly recommend this book!
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I loved the book. The short stories were perfect for a mother of 2. I'm lucky if I get to read a page or 2 usually. With the short stories, I'm not left hanging until I can get to the book again!
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I read this book in one setting. It had me nodding my head in agreement and laughing my butt off. Us moms have a lot on our plates and it was nice how the author took those things and added a bit of humor to them. I recommend this to the mom who does everything. The mom who barely gets five minutes for a nap, snack, shower, heck a breath of air. This was very enjoyable.
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I bought this book for my sister-in-law, who is one of the best stay-at-home moms I know.  She and her husband sacrifice a lot of wordly things so that she can be home with their little kids.  I read through a lot of this book before I gave it to her, and I like how encouraging Dr. Laura's words are to stay-at-home moms, reminding them that it's worth it because kids need their loving parent to be there.  Great book.
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Absolutely  wonderful and timely for a soon top be single mom.  Jennifer deftly addresses a lot of issues to be faced: emotional,  financial,  spiritual. .. from a perspective of someone who had experienced all the trials and rewards of single motherhood.
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Awesome book.  Saved my life when I was a single parent and have just bought it for a friend.
4155735
Thank you for sharing your advice. It is helpful to read about experiences of other single mothers and how to navigate a new lifestyle
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I don't know about you but many cook books lose me with the first few recipes.  The Successful Single Mom Cooks is REAL. As a former single mom I know that I didn't have fancy ingredients in the cabinet nor was I going to go get them for my young daughters who may or may not eat the final product.  At the same time, I wanted to deliver a healthy meal. This book is full of yummy, easy, real life options that require ingredients you're likely to have around the house!
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If you're a single parent, then no doubt you've undergone some struggles in your life - then you can relate to the stories in this book. Lots of stories of encouragement! My favorite thing about this book is that it is full of short stories - after all when do we single parents have time to read an entire book in a short setting?  I loved to keep this book in my bag - I would read it for 10 minutes while waiting for school to let out - waiting to pick up from volley ball practice - you know, all those rare little moments we single parents have alone and quiet time.  Fun enjoyable way to pass the time, without forgetting where you are in a long book.
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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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Pam is truely a gift to so many single moms!

Pam has written the book with such honesty, vulnerbility, and kindness.  The Single Mom and Her Rollercoaster Emotions will be a must have for single moms!  The book has so many "oh my goodness I am not alone" moments in it, and makes you immediately feel like you are connected to others.  None of us wish single motherhood upon ourselves, but isn't it great to know we are not alone and that this journey is survivable through grace and support of others.

Thank you Pam for such a wonderful book!