Single Moms Raising Sons: Preparing Boys to Be Men When There's No Man Around (Paperback)

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How can a single mother provide her son with the strength and wisdom most boys receive from their fathers? How will her son learn to be a good man without a healthy male influence around?

In today's world, many women--single mothers, grandmothers, even military wives--are left with the responsibility of raising children on their own. Being a single parent comes with many challenges, but for women one of the most difficult is to raise sons to be strong men and good fathers without a healthy male role model in the home.

In Single Moms Raising Sons, Dana Serrano Chisholm speaks from her own experience as a single mother of two boys and inspires other single moms to partner with God--the Father of the fatherless. She teaches them to find strength and wisdom as they allow the Christ to be their partner in very real ways--helping them raise their children.

From financial concerns to passing on macho, Single Moms Raising Sons supplies honest insight, unifying encouragement, and practical applications to guide mothers as they raise their boys to be the solid, Christian men they want them to be.

About the Author

Dana S. Chisholm is the single mother of two boys. Among many other accomplishments, she is the founder of the Women's Resource Network, conducts volunteer-training workshops, is involved in national and regional research projects, and assists with strategic planning and consulting for life-affirming organizations nationwide. She also is actively involved in her church and in community projects, leading small groups, and outreach efforts to single moms.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City (September 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0834123088
• ISBN-13: 978-0834123083
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,911 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly Insightful, July 17, 2007

By	Melissa Whitten "Melissa Peaker Whitten" (Bakersfield, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book captures single-motherhood from a whole new angle. There are plenty of books on surviving single parenting, but none that approach it from the perspective of God in the Father's seat. Chisholm's first-hand experience makes her an ideal author and her unique insight is an asset to single mom's everywhere.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Book!, July 31, 2008

By	K. S. Smith "single mommy of an amazing 2 yea... (EP, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this book. I have tried to read books on raising your child on your own but found them dull, preachy, not applicable, etc. But this book is wonderful, light hearted, humorous, inspiring and insightful. There are many ideas that I am going to use and I also found a closer bond in my faith. I am reassured and a little less worried after finishing this book. It's nice to know I am not alone and I am not the only one who thinks and worries over little things!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Such A Useful Topic!, June 27, 2008

By	Lauren Hodge "Lauren in Apple Valley" (Apple Valley, California) - See all my reviews

Wow, it's about time somebody wrote a book about this! I have experience in trying to raise my boys without their dad in the house, so I can immediately relate to this author.

I was surprised by how much humor is here --- plus how much help. It's nice to know that we don't struggle alone, other people have been here too, and they've learned some things to pass along!

See below for my choice of "best book" about single parenting.

Lauren Hodge
Apple Valley, California
I highly recommend: Raising Great Kids on Your Own: A Guide and Companion for Every Single Parent