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.
Patrice Karst Author Bio
Born in London, England, Patrice Karst is a best-selling author of both adult and
children's books, teacher, guide, mother and popular speaker whose books have
been translated worldwide. One of today's most well loved inspirational voices,
she offers simple guidance about strengthening our relationship with Spirit/God
by combining her study of global spiritual practices with a powerful, forthright
and down-to-earth style. Using her entertaining unique blend of humor, honest
and audience interaction she shares her message of hope, love and comfort to
appreciative audiences everywhere. The messages found in all of her work
motivate people of all faiths and walks of life to connect with God (that which is
called by many different names) and find their own sense of spiritual strength.
Her work touches children and adults alike. Love and the needs of the heart are
something Karst understands well. She has made a literary career out of
addressing in warm and humorous prose the issues that tickle or trouble our
souls, both spiritually and practically. Her audiences, readers, and worldwide
fans delight in the truth of her promise and ability to "always keep it real."
A "seeker" and spiritual student since childhood, her quest culminated in the
writing of her first best selling book God Made Easy. Hers is a miraculous story.
On the morning of November 11th, 1995, she was woken from a dream and an
inner voice "told her" to write her first book. She did it in an hour and signed a
publishing deal 3 weeks later!
Patrice is also the author of The Single Mother's Survival Guide and her best
selling children's books, The Invisible String, and the forthcoming The Smile that
Went Around the World (Spring 09). Her books have been praised by the likes of
John Grey (Men are from Mars-Women are from Venus), Barbara DeAngelis
(Real Moments), Larry Dossey M.D. (Prayer is Good Medicine), and Dannion
Brinkley (Saved by the Light). She has been featured on television shows across
the country including MSNBC, CBS, C-SPAN, ABC News, The Early Show, Fox
News. She is interviewed on hundreds of radio shows all over the nation and has
written for and been featured in various magazines and newspapers including,
McCall's, Woman's Day, Science of Mind, Time Magazine and The Philadelphia
Enquirer, Los Angeles Times among many others.
Patrice lives in Los Angeles at the beach . When not creating, studying, and touring she has
a thriving private spiritual practice. Patrice Karst is a television producer and is president of Just Love™
Productions, which is producing the feature film "The Seeker."
JUST LOVE is the core message and mission that guides all of her work.
www.patricekarst.com
