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Summary: Great Bedside Companion (When You Don't Have A Husband)
Review: They say the best writing comes from life experience and that rings true with this book. Sheila Ellison does a wonderful job explaining her experience with divorce and single motherhood. The emotions she described were right on the nose of what you go through during the process of leaving, of legal issues, of trying to heal and discover the new you when its all said and done. By the time I got to the fourth sentence in the book I had pen in hand and was underlining like crazy. I've NEVER found a book that has inspired me to do so. Every woman going through or even thinking seriously about going through a divorce should pick up a copy of this book. It DOES take COURAGE to step out and make the move to a new life but with this book as your guide you'll know you're not alone and YOU WILL BE OK.
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Summary: A Lifeline for new single Moms
Review: They say the best writing comes from life experience and that rings true with this book. Sheila Ellison does a wonderful job explaining her experience with divorce and single motherhood. The emotions she described were right on the nose of what you go through during the process of leaving, of legal issues, of trying to heal and discover the new you when its all said and done. By the time I got to the fourth sentence in the book I had pen in hand and was underlining like crazy. I've NEVER found a book that has inspired me to do so. Every woman going through or even thinking seriously about going through a divorce should pick up a copy of this book. It DOES take COURAGE to step out and make the move to a new life but with this book as your guide you'll know you're not alone and YOU WILL BE OK.
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Summary: It tells you exactly how the process is
Review: This book helped me get through my own divorce experience and realize the things I was going through (fear, frustration, uncertainty, numbness...), others had also gone through; and made it! The book offers an uncomplicated look at the process of healing after one's dreams are forever changed, and offers hope for a fine future after the trauma of a divorce. I would recommend this book to anyone seriously contemplating, in the midst of, or having survived the divorce process.
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Summary: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Review: This book helped me get through my own divorce experience and realize the things I was going through (fear, frustration, uncertainty, numbness...), others had also gone through; and made it! The book offers an uncomplicated look at the process of healing after one's dreams are forever changed, and offers hope for a fine future after the trauma of a divorce. I would recommend this book to anyone seriously contemplating, in the midst of, or having survived the divorce process.
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Summary: The Courage to Be A Single Mother
Review: This book is a smart, emotionally charged read. I laughed out loud serveral times and cried at others. A page turner full of dramatic highs and lows, Sheila Ellison tells us the story of how she overcame divorce and built a new life for herself and her children. Throughout the book we also hear stories of other women who have survived divorce. Covering topics such as, child support, weekend party time with dad....then back home to fuddy duddy mom , re-entering the job force after giving up years to build a family, dating again, facing peer approval /dissaproval, finding a new home, handling attorneys.....readers can learn from the stories of these capable women. I did.
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Summary: Courage to Be a Single Mother
Review: This book is very insightful and comforting at a time when you feel your most lost and alone. In Ms. Ellison's book she thoroughly examines the many emotions you are feeling as you best prepare yourself for single motherhood. The many stories of the other women helped me to see the various phases you go through in the divorce process, but also helped me to see that although each situation is different the fears and challenges we all face are the same. This book helped me get through some very rough times by giving me hope, comfort, calm, and perspective. As new situations come up or old ones play out over and over again I often find myself pulling this book out and rereading sections that I find helpful. This book is a must have for anyone going through a divorce.
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Summary: Great Bedside Companion (When You Don't Have A Husband)
Review: This book was my constant companion for 6 months, during my divorce. Sheila tells it like it was for her, eloquently, and powerfully. It makes you feel like you have a friend beside you during this hard process.
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Summary: Testimonial To Mothers' Hidden Strengths
Review: This is a book accessible to anyone that has either suffered through the single parenting situation, or just been involved in a supporting role; meaning almost every American adult. "Courage" brings a personal and emotional touch to divorce not available from the daunting statistics. An easy to read, cliché free and informative book that effectively addresses many of the issues facing single mothers today. Clearly identifies the success-versus-parenting double standard applied to single mothers and offers optimistic yet realistic perspectives to any parent that may have to endure this process. Perhaps most importantly, the author also promotes the numerous support systems available to single parents through illustrative anecdotes and first person accounts.
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Summary: THIS BOOK TRULY TOUCHED ME
Review: This is a wonderful book that I fully believe can help any mother who is going through a divorce. While I count my Blessings for having not gone through a divorce myself, in fact I don't even have children yet either, but I'm still praying that maybe one day I can, someone very close to me recently has suffered through the pain of a divorce and now she faces life as a single mother of three children. So when I heard about this book, I just had to check it out because I so wanted to be better able to understand what she is going through so I could then help her better. Now that I've read the book, the best compliment I can give Sheila's beautiful and insightful book is that I want to give a copy to my friend. You know, we all have sisters and girlfriends in this very situation and it is so important for us all to be there for one another, so please read this book and then share what you've learned. I know the book has certainly helped me and I pray that it can help my friend too. Lily of the Valley Carnie, author, Chi Gung: Chinese Healing, Energy, and Natural Magick
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