Review: Helpful
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 15, 2013
This book was a surprisingly slim read. I had been expecting more pages, and in my opinion, I felt it could have been a little thicker.That doesn't mean I think it's a bad book, since I am still giving it four stars. I think this book is a great quick read for those looking for a more brief read than one of these thick self-help books done by say Dr. Phil or whoever. There is plenty of practical advice in here, written in a easy-to-read style without any of the fancy psychological jargon you'd find in a Dr. Phil book. (Nothing against the man(What kept me from giving this book 5 stars was that I feel that a few parts could have been more fleshed out. Early on in the book Shondreka tells women that if they're in an abusive relationship, they need to get out. Yes, I totally agree here, but Ms. Palmer could have also advised women to be more careful about who they are with, such as putting in warning signs about an abusive man so they can get out before things get really bad. I also feel this book could have included more information about money and budgeting, such as a checklist/chart and a few more specifics.Ms. Palmer is spot-on about the daycare issue, and discipline. Too many parents dump their kids at someone's house because it's cheap, not because their child would be getting the nurturing and structure they need. Her advice about how to identify a good daycare is awesome.For those who want a quicker read about advice on being a single parent, this book has plenty of nuggets of practical advice in it.