Review: Insights from a compassionate single mother
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 6, 2014
This is a thoughtfully written, first-person guide to raising a child on your own.  I received a review copy, and it gave me a lot to think about.Single parents -- especially mothers -- will appreciate the author's advice.  This book is ideal for any single mom who's at her wit's end and feels as if no one understands.  Author Shondreka Palmer has been there, and she holds nothing back as she talks about her own challenges and what's worked well for her and her son.The content is rich and well-written.  The writing style is generally heartfelt and sincere.  Instead of being a pep-talk or a book of instructions, Ms. Palmer's tone is gentle, compassionate, and caring.While her advice may seem like common sense, her insights and first-person stories bring this book to life.I might have liked a closing chapter with a broader summary of the main points in this book. However, Ms. Palmer covered a remarkable range of topics, and readers receive some profound advice -- easy to apply, immediately -- in the 44 pages of this book.I recommend this book to any single parent, but especially single mothers who feel exhausted, uncertain, judged, and frustrated by their responsibilities.