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The
Stepmom's Guide to
Simplifying
Your Life
"[A] straightforward and 'reader friendly' guide for stepmothers on how to achieve balance and a stable family life through simplicity. . . . [O]ffers a wealth of dependable advice, illustrative anecdotes, and accessibly practical guidelines for stepmothers everywhere." ~ Midwest Book Review
"Goodman shows us how to choose simplicity in our approach to all the areas
in our life including our expectations, obligations, and relationships . . . .
We are shown that by relinquishing control, we actually unburden ourselves and
in the process, make our lives less stressful and more complete." ~
Bride
Again Magazine
"A delightfully written book that takes a fresh look at stepmothering. A
wonderfully supportive book for stepfamilies that blends excellent advice with
heartfelt care and support." ~
The
Stepfamily Network (Very
Highly Recommended rating)
"Allows women to take comfort in knowing that they aren't in this alone,
and that the challenges of stepparenting can be met with happy results." ~
Fearless
Reviews
"I made lots of mistakes that reading this book would have corrected. It's the most complete compendium of thoughts and ideas on this subject that I know. It's good for stepdads too! Highly recommended." ~ Larry James, celebratelove.com
"Karon Phillips Goodman’s sanity-saving [book] reminds us that stepmotherhood is not a sprint – it’s a marathon. . . . She urges her readers to focus on what they can control and to toss the mythical expectations they brought into their marriages. . . . This is a book written from the heart that speaks to the heart. " ~ Dawn Miller, thestepfamilylife.com
"'The
Stepmom's Guide to Simplifying Your Life' is a must-read to all stepfamilies for
understanding each other and to make every child feel loved." ~
The
Writer's Room Magazine (5-Star "Perfect" rating)
"Karon's humorous writing style and her down-to-earth wisdom make this a
book for all stepmoms and stepmoms-to-be. You will find yourself writing down
and revising goals for you and your family as you walk through the book.
Stepmothers seem to be on a perpetual learning curve, and "The Stepmom's
Guide" is an invaluable resource to have on that ride! I heartily recommend
[it] to all. This is definitely one of those books you want to keep and refer
back to time and again." ~ Kim Peterson,
Family Fusion ("Book of the Month"
May 2002)
"There are plenty of tips here for any stepparent. Karon
keeps it simple too, and has some pointers which may well save a family from
breaking up. Listen and take in the author's sensible advice."
~ Jill Curtis, Familyonwards.com
"I expected a step-by-step guide on how
to simplify. You know, how to make dinnertime more efficient. Instead, what I
found was a guide into myself. This is a book that will make you look at your
life as a stepmom in a whole new way and you may even find, when you finally put
it down, that you are able to hold your head a little higher and feel a little
stronger." ~ Brandy Horkey, Stepmomgroup.com