Books for Single Moms

There are numerous books written for, written by and dedicated to single mothers. Here you can read about many of these books, get information on them and see which SingleMom.com find interesting. Several of these books are also offered in the giveaway section.

Raising Abel

Book Raising Abel

At 38, Carolyn Nash had a good job, no apparent struggles and few conscious regrets--save, perhaps, her weight and her childlessness. She remedies the latter by fostering and then adopting 3-year-old Abel, a victim of unspeakable parental abuse, most … Read More »

7 Easy Ways to Put Compassion Into Action

Compassion

Happy May! For my family, that means this is Compassion Month, the time every year when we focus on this incredibly powerful value. In this excerpt from my book, I define what compassion means to me: (My son) asked me what compassion actually is. … Read More »

I Hate My Life, A Teenager’s Story

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A true story of a young man who lived with mental and physical abuse. He tells how he cried, ran away and eventually used drugs to deal with his hurt, pain, anger and misery. He goes on to tell about the outburts he had, and his refusal to take … Read More »

Paolo’s Adventures – The Tale of a Very Brave Little Kitty

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...A True Story of Healing Hearts Banguero’s book tells of Paolo’s rescue from the wild last year with his three siblings. They were healthy, but Paolo’s chest hadn’t fully developed and his heart and lungs were under stress. The kitten … Read More »

Angel on a 747

Angel on a 747

The saga of a single mom's travels, loves, struggles and triumphs during her life in France, the Ivory Coast and California. This true-life story was written with the hope that it will inspire other women to power through life's obstacles, be the … Read More »

Mix-n-Match Stack (Lunch Deck of cards)

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Lunch Deck: A deck of 62 cards that helps kids choose the foods that you pack in their lunch sacks. Here's how it works Before you slide the stack to your kids, take a peek in your pantry and rummage through your refrigerator to take stock of … Read More »

When You Say “Thank You,” Mean It

When You Say Thank You, Mean It

Everyone wants their children to be happy, responsible, and well adjusted, but there's no rulebook to teach parents how to do so--until now. In this book, you'll learn how Mary O'Donohue, a proud mother of two, developed a practical program that … Read More »

Pep Stephen, I Live with My Mom

Pep Stephen I Live with My Mom

Pep Stephen, I Live with My Mom is based on a true story. The first book is an introduction of an eight year old boy who lives in a single parent home. He is of ethnic descent, African-American and Portuguese. Although he is not raised in a typical … Read More »

No Money? No Problem! Your Guide to Living Large on Very Little

No money, no problem!

Ever wished you knew how to go on living the good life in tough times? Frugality is the new reality, but doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your lifestyle and turn into a no-fun cheapskate. In fact, after reading this book, you’ll find that … Read More »

How To Know When Your Man Is Up To No Good

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"So you couldn’t get a hold of him the other day?  He’s told you more than a few times that he’s out with his male friends you seldom see, or know?  Maybe, he stayed out hours after everyplace in town had closed?  Or perhaps he’s displayed … Read More »

The Mother Daughter Show

The Mother Daughter Show

A satire set in a milieu closely resembling Washington, D.C.'s Sidwell Friends School, THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER SHOW invites readers into the world of one of the country’s most elite private schools. At the novel’s Barton Friends School, which also … Read More »

It’s Not About You: A Little Story About What Matters Most in Business

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From the acclaimed, bestselling authors of The Go-Giver, a new parable about leadership and the power of positive persuasion. In this inspirational parable, we meet Ben, a young manager charged with persuading five hundred employees of a … Read More »

Single 101: 101 Reasons to Celebrate Being Single

101 Reasons to Celebrate Being Single

Celeste Friedman opens a Pandora's Box of what lives in the hearts of single men and women, as well as those who miss being single. Revealing funny truths, common principles and basic needs, Single 101: 101 Reasons to Celebrate Being Single salutes … Read More »

Overwhelmed: The Life of a Single Mom

Overwhelmed - The Life of a Single Mom

As a homeless, unwed, teen mom, I often wondered if anyone could hear me. Did anyone hear me cry at night? Did anyone hear the screams? Did anyone understand my struggles? Was the pain on the outside of me as loud as it was on the inside? Would we … Read More »

Great Books for Single Mothers

It wasn’t until recently that authors started focusing on literature for single mothers. Single moms looking for a good read to help them during the hard times and good times of parenting may enjoy the books below. Single Mom: A Novel by Omar … Read More »

The New Mom’s Survival Guide

How to Reclaim Your Body, Your Health, Your Sanity, and Your Sex Life After Having a Baby. The New Mom's Survival Guide, Answers These and Many Other Questions: Why can't I lose the extra weight? I'm just too tired to have sex -- and It … Read More »

Wellness Workbook

How to Achieve Enduring Health and Vitality For more than 30 years, John W. Travis, M.D., and Regina Sara Ryan have introduced thousands to the concept of wellness, a practical whole-self approach to healthy living. From how you breathe to how you … Read More »

Your Child’s Strengths

A Guide for Parents and Teacher Published by Penguin February 2008 ISBN 978-0-14-311517-5 Description In YOUR CHILD’S STRENGTHS: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Penguin; On Sale February 24, 2009; $15.00) educator and author Jenifer … Read More »

Parenting Secrets, Dr. Michele Borba

A big parenting mistake is not sticking to a behavior plan long enough. The result: No behavior change. Changing behavior is a gradual process requiring commitment and repetition. In fact, learning a new habit takes around 21 days of consistent … Read More »

Confined: Making Decisions That Offer the Best Types of Freedom

"Lifestyle diseases - what are they? Simply put, lifestyle diseases are those diseases caused by the way in which we live our life. Perhaps lifestyle disease is communicable. You catch it through prosperity." Will Samson in Enough: Contentment in an … Read More »