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Single Mothers Survival Guide [Paperback]

Patrice Karst (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

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Single moms haven't had many books to turn to in times of distress. Most parenting guides either moralize to her or ignore her altogether. Patrice Karst has righted that wrong with The Single Mother's Survival Guide. The book is obviously designed to console--and fast--the poor mom who has once again dragged the baby into the bathroom with her because she literally cannot get a moment alone. Flip open to any page and you'll find earthy bits of inspiration, with a consistently (but not sickeningly) positive slant on childcare, dating, and other facts of single-mom life. Karst never loses her tenacious hold on the realities of parenting: on her list of "Reasons to Be Happy About Being a Single Mom," the first one is "because it's happening." It's a treat to read a book so completely on the side of the mom. Karst rants against busybodies and smug marrieds: "The next person who says to you, 'Well, when you learn to be perfectly content and happy with yourself and aren't looking for a relationship--then you'll find one,' slap them for me, will ya?" So the advice isn't exactly revolutionary: love the kids, take a bath, ask for help. Still, this volume makes a fine companion piece (just ignore the workbook at the back) to the bible of single-parenting, Anne Lamott's Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year. --Claire Dederer

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In this engaging journey of self-discovery, Patrice Karst, a single mother, shares her practical yet witty advice with single moms everywhere. She covers a wide range of topics that concern the modern woman struggling without a mate, showing how it's possible not only to survive but to triumph. The book features dozens of quick "survival checklists" on topics such as dealing with exhaustion and reasons to be happy about being a single mom. Karst's "Ten Commandments for Single Mothers" begins with "Thou shalt not be afraid to ask for help from anyone at any time (because the offers sure as hell won't come in by themselves)." The Single Mother's Survival Guide also includes wisdom and inspiration for the single mother, touching on goals and dreams, affirmations, and gratitude.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed out loud!, May 8 2004
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Amy S. Brigham (Bronxville, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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On one of the darkest days of my single motherhood I reread this book. What a pleasure! I laughed and cried and laughed and cried. I really want all my single girlfriends out there to get a hold of this book as fast as they can. Single mothers need to share with eachother and she has lots of love and humor for us. I enjoyed all her ideas and the Workbook at end helped me to put everything in perspective.
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5.0 out of 5 stars From MY point of View, Feb 20 2004
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This book gives the basics of managing life as a single mom. I found it particularly useful because it wasn't geared only towrds divorsed mothers, as most books are. She addresses single moms in general. I love this book. I have it on han at all times and refernce it frequently. Buy this book, it will answer so many of your questions an give you down to earth guidance. I hav purchased a great numebr of books on single parenting and in the end this is always the one I go back to.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Single Mother's Survival Guide, Nov 26 2003
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Kim Sherry (Canton, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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Wow! I had to wipe the tears of laughter away while i read this wonderful book! We need more writers like this.I began the book as a depressed single mom and finished it laughing and feeling strong and proud. Patrice Karst has written a book unlike the other single mom books- i own them all and hers is real, honest, funny and loving. I no longer felt alone because she deals with the reality of single motherhood. She isn't afraid to laugh at herself and tackles the real issues we all deal with. I felt myself wanting to pick up the phone and call her, as if she was a best friend. The world needs more women like her to encourage and empower women and mothers in such a male dominated society. Life can be hard and she offers a hand of encouragment with a lot of humor we all need. You go patrice! Good luck! Please write a sequal!
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