The Single mother's companion

the long version

In their own words, the single mothers in this landmark collection explore both the joys and the difficult realities of raising children alone. Overturning one-dimensional media images of women as either a welfare mother or a privileged Murphy Brown, the women in this anthology write eloquently about the complexity of their lives. They tell of the triumphs of surviving in a culture that offers little understanding or support, the concerns of raising a child without a father, and the thrill and challenge of recreating "family values" to reflect their own. Filled with words of compassion, struggle, humor and spirit, The Single Mother's Companion is a vital book that belongs on every single mother's shelf.