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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 The book we've been waiting for! Aug 28, 2006
By IReadALot
So many people don't understand the dilemma of single pregnant women who want to keep our babies and become parents. We're always being told that our choices are wrong. We can't find a pregnancy book that doesn't mention the role of a child's father when having a father for our child is beyond our control, and if we go to pregnancy centers for help, it seems that we just have to examine and re-examine our views on reproductive rights again and again, only to be led down a line of thinking that we aren't doing the "right thing" unless we give our children up for adoption! Even books that claim to be feminist often have a subtle message of pity and too much discussion about abortion and too much mention of adoption as a possibility. Abortion is not the issue when you've already decided to have a baby, and adoption is not everybody's path. But this book is like having your own personal support group right in your own home. This book focuses mostly on your own happiness, and gives you real down-to-earth ways to keep yourself happy. It also helps you to prepare for the baby, but this author knows that the most important piece of baby gear is your own happiness and stability. She doesn't go on much about what you should do, but what has worked for her, understanding that we're all different. She encourages us to make our own educated decisions about personal things: naming the baby, whether to opt for a hospital birth or home birth, to exercise caution while we follow our own hearts and instincts. She talks about God, but it's in a loving and inclusive way rather than an "I know God better than you do" way. Finally, some respect! I guess the wait is over.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Recommended Reading Nov 25, 2000
By Shelly Donchak
The Single Woman's Guide to a Happy Pregnancy is a well written book that I would encourage not just single pregnant women, but also their friends and family to read. It is full of useful information - I found things like the minimum list of clothing and equipment needed before bringing home a newborn to be especially worthwhile. The even blend of practical information, resource material, and anecdotal references also made this book an enjoyable read. I feel that after reading this book, any woman, especially one that is nervous or frightened, will come away feeling stronger and more secure.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Empowering Reading May 02, 2001
By joanna anderson
When I first picked up this book, I was undecided as to whether or not I was going to keep my baby. I was afraid that I would be barraged with scare tactic, or that the author would have a detectable personal or political agenda with my life, making my decision all the more difficult. To my relief, her only agenda was empowerment! I put this book down with an understanding of what I was soon to face, and equipped with all that I needed to face my decision like a true matriarch. The thing that I appreciated most about this book is that the author didn't pretend to be an authority on the many emotional and personal issues that women in our position will undoubtedly face. Single pregnant women are often exploited for their emotions by those who want to inflict their will. The author of this book doesn't encourage us to wallow in self-pity, which is an easy trap for single pregnant women to fall into, and it is a trap used all too frequently by those with a personal interest in the area of reproductive rights. Instead she gives us constructive sympathy, helping us future single mothers to see our glasses as full rathr than empty. Reading this book made me feel strong and confident in my abilities as a mother, a woman, and an important member of society. My child is wanted, loved, well cared for, and has a strong, confident and independent mother.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Just what I needed Feb 11, 2001
By Stuart A. Simmons
This book really kept me from going over the edge. Most everyone I came into contact with asked me, "How is it that you are keeping your head on straight with all that's going on in your life?" I felt like I had an answer to just about every question, and if I couldn't find the answer in this book, I could find a way to get it. After reading practically every book on pregnancy and childbirth, I was pleased to finally find something that addressed my particular situation rather than assuming that my pregnancy involved the efforts of two people instead of one. I feel positive and hopeful about my decisions, and I'm confident in my ability to do it on my own.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Every Single Mother Must Have This Book! Dec 01, 2007
By Carol
I was totally in the dark about being a single mom when i discovered i was 6 weeks pregnant. The father of my child left me when I was 4 months pregnant. He abandoned me and my unborn child. I needed direction. This book helped me to get the wheels spinning and a game plan in motion. My son was born in November 2007 and my friends and family were amazed and in awe of how prepared and on top of things I was. This book put everything in perspective. Thanks Mari for the excellent book!
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