The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Publisher: Baker Books (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2020
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Publisher's Description
No matter how you became a single mom, you share the same challenges and fears all single moms have. You may feel stretched to the limit. You may suspect your children need more than you're able to give. How are you going to do this on your own? With humor, Scripture, and sage advice, Pam Farrel (child of a single mother) and PeggySue Wells (single parent of 7 children) show you how to- be decisive- create a nurturing home- be proactive- date wisely- pray for your child- embrace your happily-ever-after- and moreYou are capable of parenting your children with courage, confidence, and clarity. This loving, practical guide shows you how.
Endorsements (23)
“Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells have written a phenomenal resource for single parents! Empathic, wise, timely, and biblical all describe The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make. With gentle understanding, Pam and PeggySue come alongside single moms as friends. Free of judgment, this book will encourage you on your journey and reassure you that God sees you and hears the cries of your heart!”
“I came from a single-parent home, and I saw firsthand how much my mom sacrificed to give me and my four siblings a sense of security and stability. I’m thankful for the love she gave our family, but I wish she’d had a guide like The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make to help her on the journey. This book is filled with wisdom and practical insights that will bring encouragement to single moms as they raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord.”
“My heart soared with hope for single moms as I read The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make. Practical and inspiring, this book is a confidence booster, a heart lifter, and a legacy builder. Pam and PeggySue are helping to break chains and bond hearts between moms and their children with this important book!”
“Once in a while a book comes along that punches you in the gut—it’s that good. This is one of those books. As the daughter of a single mom in a disastrous household, I grew up thinking something was terribly wrong with our family and with me. Pam and PeggySue take the shame out of homes with imperfect pasts and bring practical hope and wisdom for those navigating a safe and holy new way. Like an overflowing toolbox, each chapter is packed with tools to build a new life of promise and strength. A must-read for every mom who feels weary or alone.”
““For the unique challenges a single-parent family faces, this book is a toolbox, trusted companion, and travel guide to your God-designed purpose and potential.”
“As a pastor’s wife, I’ve talked with hundreds of single moms who face the challenges of parenting alone. Most wonder, Am I doing this parenting thing right? Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells are the friends a single mom needs—the ones who lovingly wrap their arms around your shoulders and point you in the right direction. The best decision a single mom can make is to read The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make.”
“A single parent did not raise me, nor have I parented alone. But if I did, I’d take the advice of two in-the-trench overcomers on the topic—PeggySue Wells and Pam Farrel. I’ve observed the single-mom challenges and the heartache of feeling your kids have been shortchanged. Most are aware of the struggle of parenting solo—like finances and shared custody. I had never considered the isolation, loss of community (even in the church), and when, or if, to date again. Wells and Farrel share vital insights, with a grin on the side. Fueled by Scripture and filled with practical tips, guidelines, and spiritual wisdom, The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make should make its way into the hands and heart of every single mom.”
“Loneliness pervades the stressed-out, overworked, and emotionally spent single mom. But what if you didn’t have to walk this road alone? Pam and PeggySue come alongside you like the best friends you can depend on to give advice, encourage your heart, and offer practical tips to navigate raising your children. The days of having to figure everything out all by yourself are over—this book is your answer. Be reminded that you are wiser than you think, stronger than you know, and more valuable than you feel. You owe it to yourself.”
“Single parenting can feel lonely, chaotic, and overwhelming. But there’s hope. The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make offers biblical encouragement, personal stories, and practical suggestions to equip single moms for their task. This resource reminds readers that they’re not alone and they can navigate this journey well. This is the kind of book that sits on one’s nightstand for easy and frequent reference.”
““Practical, practical, practical and beautifully insightful from the voice of a single parent, the now-adult child of a single parent, and the God who not only sees and cares but also threads his stories with hope for single moms. The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make offers tested, proven, and heartening advice for navigating the challenges single moms face on the daily.”
“This is the book every single mom has waited for! The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make provides a mom on her own with exactly what she needs to thrive. As a former single mom, I appreciate Farrel’s and Wells’s unique perspectives and wish I’d had them in my early parenting years. The total dynamic of single parenting is covered with positive, you-can-do-this application. Get it. Gift it. You’ll be glad you did.”
“Single parenting is the most difficult role on earth, harder than being the president of a nation. Single-parenting challenges are so unique and demanding that only other single parents can comprehend them. This book is oxygen for the soul of the single parent who sometimes feels suffocated by life’s demands. Thank you, Pam and PeggySue, for this gift that will keep giving to so many single parents.”
“Pam and PeggySue have written an encouraging book to help single parents thrive as they raise their children. They lived the reality of this lifestyle and offer great practical advice as well as compassionate hearts that understand the traumas and struggles.”
“Where has this book been all of my single-mom life? This should be required reading right after any divorce papers are signed. If you’re looking for a road map to God-centered single parenting, with lots of tangible and helpful examples, this is the book for you. I only wish it had been written sooner. But hey, better late than never. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to try to apply these age-appropriate chore charts to my own children.”
“Those who wrestle with the daily challenges of being a single mom and those who love them will treasure the faith-lifting wisdom shared in The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make. I wish I’d had this book many years ago when I desperately needed some heart-boosting encouragement and practical insights. If you want to make wise choices and become more resilient, this book is by far the best resource for you.”
“Each chapter has the potential to make a positive change in not only the mother’s life but in the life of her child. Hats off to Pam and PeggySue for reaching out to single moms. Great work, ladies!”
“If you’re searching for a resource that overflows with encouragement and practical tools for navigating single parenting, look no further! Authors PeggySue Wells and Pam Farrel expertly provide everything a single mom needs to succeed in her role as a mom and a woman of God. Truly, one of the first and best decisions you can make is to get a copy of this resource. Wells and Farrel share from personal experience the highs and lows of single parenting with grace, grit, and an honest truth that will resonate with you, dear single mom.”
“Reading The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make by Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells is a great decision for a single mom or someone who loves her. These authors provide advice and a tender heart for those facing the challenges of raising their children by themselves. This is a must-read book.”
“If you know a single mom, gift her with a copy of this extraordinary book as soon as possible.”
“The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make is a needed and essential resource for single moms. At one point in my marriage to Larry, I felt like a single mom. Larry and I were married singles, as if our paths were at cross purposes. Not the cross of Jesus but purposes that battled each other. Although, praise to God, our marriage survived, I could have benefited from the wealth of wisdom PeggySue Wells and Pam Farrel share in this important book. I recommend it not only for those who are single moms but also for those who feel like they are.”
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