inside: It can be hard to find books for single moms that we don’t feel left out of reading. however, these books are great for single moms, from parenting to prayer to life in general.
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the book challenge for single moms
Finding books to read as a single mom can be a challenge.
Most advice or family books are written for the traditional two-parent family. While this makes sense, as a single mom, I can’t read an entire parenting book, giving advice every step of the way on how to use each chapter with your spouse.
so instead I’m left to scan the table of contents and make sure there’s only one chapter I’ll need to skip. no matter what, there always seems to be a chapter on marriage.
the winners
However, the books below nail it. these books cover parenting, praying, dating, and life in general without having to read marriage advice.
These aren’t strictly “books for single moms,” but we don’t need our own gender so much as we don’t need to feel left out while reading.
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I read about 80 books a year, so I can confidently say that if you had to pack up a stack of books to give to someone just starting out on their journey as a single mom, these would be the books.
10 inspiring books every single mom should read
it’s not supposed to be like this
It’s Not Meant To Be That Way by lysa terkeurst is perfect for all single parents who often find themselves in situations they didn’t imagine for themselves.
The book follows Lysa’s journey through her husband’s betrayal and cancer diagnosis and guides the reader through heartache and disappointment.
I think a lot of us can relate and say that life isn’t “supposed to be this way”, but now we have to ask ourselves where do we go from here. this book helps us answer that question.
overwhelmed: the life of a single mother
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being a single mom is overwhelming, but jennifer maggio really knows it. In Overwhelmed: The Life of a Single Mom, Jennifer tells her true story from being a single mom who rose from being a homeless teen mom to a successful corporate executive.
The author continues her work to help others in the same situation she was in. many churches use this book in their ministries.
to love life again
I don’t know a little girl who grows up with the desire in her heart to be a single mom struggling to make ends meet and having to do it all on her own. I don’t know how you ended up in this place, but I guess there are times when you don’t love your life. It’s probably not the life you dreamed of. And truly loving the life God called you to may not seem possible.
If that’s you, then I encourage you to reread Tracey Miles’s Love Life. you can be happy again. we only have one life and god has called us to this season we are in. He can meet us in it.
jesus calls: enjoy peace in his presence
jesus calling you by sarah young is the perfect morning devotional, even if you only have 3 minutes in the morning.
Every morning you read a very short devotional, but the amazing thing is that it seems to have been written exactly for your circumstances.
This is a devotional that I read over and over again each year.
limits with children
boundaries with kids by henry cloud and john townsend is the most outstanding book i own. If you have a strong-willed child, then this book is a must.
When I was struggling with challenge problems with my youngest son as a single parent, this book was my lifesaver. Since then, I have returned to the principles of this book many times. I tried listening to it on audio and it didn’t have the same effect. it’s definitely one you’ll want to be able to bookmark and read.
I found it so helpful that I also bought the workbook when I felt I was slipping some of the principles about a year later.
block the talker
crash the chatterbox by steven furtick guides you through the voices you hear in your head. Are you telling God’s truth about your life or is the enemy bringing you down?
Most of us hear the voice of the enemy in one of these areas: insecurity, fear, condemnation, and discouragement.
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Learn to recognize God’s truth and end negative self-talk.
god loves single moms
Single mothers often feel a disconnect at one time or another from God and the church. feeling “less than” because we are single mothers is normal but it is not true. in god loves single moms, single mom and psychologist teresa whitehurst reminds us that god loves us.
The book provides practical advice on self-care, parenting, and family leadership for single moms that you won’t find in other parenting books.
you are the girl for the job: dare to believe the god who calls you
You’re the Girl for the Job: Dare to Believe in the God Who Calls You by Jess Connelly is part Bible study and part empowering you to walk through the life God has called you to.
This book is the godly answer to “girl, wash your face.” “You are the girl for the job” is God’s truth spoken into your life with the power of him behind him and through you.
how to talk so kids will listen & listen for children to talk
I’ve included two parenting books on this list because parenting yourself is just hard. how to talk so kids will listen & listen so the kids can talk by adele faber & Elaine Mazlish is a book I wish I had read when my children were younger.
But the best thing about this book is that the principles are solid. you can start when your children are toddlers or teenagers, and it will work.
Since the publication of this book, others have been released specifically for teenagers or younger children, but the concept is the same for everyone, I would recommend the previous book, regardless of the age of your child.
Dating Boundaries: How Healthy Choices Build Healthy Relationships
another limit book?
yes, thanks to authors henry cloud and john townsend. if you’ve read about his other books, you’ll quickly see why more than one was included in the list.
As a single parent, whether you’re ready to date or not, read this book to set the best boundaries you can to avoid making future mistakes in relationships now involving your children.
your book recommendations for single mothers
Which books for single moms would make your top 10 list? let us know in the comments below!