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Single Mamahood: Advice and Wisdom for the African-American Single Mother

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This book is packed with nuggets. Although some are sort of buried in the stories, this Mama told the truth without the sugar and spice to make it all nice.

Kelly Williams gave sound advice for mothers of daughters and sons of all ages and races. This book is not to be read like a novel. Single Moms should tuck the little angels in for the night, snuggle up to this good book, and STUDY it.

The most important chapter is near the end, Spirituality. Read this first!

The information in this book gives single moms something to sink their teeth into and something to hold onto. Kelly Williams understands. She's written this book in a helpful but straightforward style. I had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Williams and SINGLEMamahood is the result of a genuine desire by the author, to give women some positive information regarding their experience as single mothers. If you're a single mom (or know one), READ THIS BOOK. It's talking to YOU!

Truthful, insightful, educational and at times very funny. I laughed, I cried, I related - but most importantly, I learned that I am not alone in my single-parenting struggles. You'll see yourself, your friends (and your mom) throughout the book. Hint - Don't read it like a novel - but rather, bounce around from chapter to chapter to the stories you most identify with. I can't wait for the sequel!

I just started reading the book but so far it is good. The only point I disagree with is that the author suggests that your children should have a relationship with their dad even if he is a deadbeat or constantly dissapoints them, i believe she suggests that having a bad dad is better that no dad. I dont like that suggestion and believe it to be wrong, I think that rather than having a lousy father a child can have father figures like grandfathers, uncles , etc.
Good advice on every other front I specially liked the way she gives examples on the life of different women and their experiences, it helped me understand what I have been doing wrong and how to improve. In general I recommend the book for single mothers looking for some guidance.

(Originally reviewed: August 3, 1998)

This book is packed with nuggets. Although some are sort of buried in the stories, this Mama told the truth without the sugar and spice to make it all nice.

Kelly Williams gave sound advice for mothers of daughters and sons of all ages and races. This book is not to be read like a novel. Single Moms should tuck the little angels in for the night, snuggle up to this good book, and STUDY it.

The most important chapter is near the end, Spirituality. Read this first!

I recently became a single mom of a 4-year-old via divorce, and needed guidance to make sure that we were on the right path: Kelly's book is a warm, humorous, reassuring guide to how to find that path. Not only does she have convincing case scenarios, practical tips and advice, she is very quick to point out that the solution is not to latch onto another brother, which made me feel more comfortable in my decision to be alone for now and not just "settling." I passed this book on to another single sister in need, and would heartily recommend it to any woman who wants to make the best out of her situation all the way around. Thank you so much Kelly, for the knowledge and encouragement, and sistas.....COP THE BOOK WITH THE QUICKNESS!!! YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN WILL BE GLAD YOU DID!!!