COMING SOON- Inspiration for America During Tough Times
Posted by Cherise on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 1:55pm
COMING IN SPRING 2010 … America Remembered—an inspirational book by members of the Christian Authors Guild. Including stories of hope, faith, and community, this book offers heartwarming accounts of everyday life in America. Its thirty-four authors (including me) have shared timeless, relatable stories. Although America Remembered is not a patriotic tribute to the United States, it can easily serve as a morale booster to those burdened with our country’s current struggles. Make plans to check it out this spring. Book Reviews/Recommendations
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How to Make Good Choices In Men
Posted by Cherise on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 8:29am
How can I be smarter with men? Have I gotten into a habit of nurturing abusive, manipulative men? Why do women stay in harmful relationships, anyway? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’ll want to read what Deborah Dunn has to say. During an interview with Vonda Skelton, Deborah answers these and other tough questions. Deborah is an author, speaker, and licensed family and marriage therapist who has some great advice. Click here to read Deborah’s interview and find out about her book, Stupid About Men: 10 Rules for Getting Romance Right. Here’s a link to the interview on Vonda Skelton’s blog: http://vondaskelton.com/Blog.htm?blog_id=237. Interesting Articles
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Book Review: Sherri Shepherd's PERMISSION SLIPS
Posted by Cherise on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 9:50am
What kind of effect will Sherri Shepherd’s Permission Slips have on women? Is it a compilation of tips for mothers? A memoir? A self-help book? Will there be specific take-aways for single moms? Can it be as zany as Sherri’s stand-up comedy? Is it worth my time? The answer ... drum roll, please …is yes! At page five I was nodding in agreement, smiling by page eleven, and with foot-stomping laughter leading up to page thirty-two, I wished another sister were nearby to share a high-five. Permission Slips tells Sherri’s survival tips through motherhood, divorce, diabetes, bouts with religion, dating, poor choices, sex, and work-life balance. The pithy statements (i.e. permission slips) she gives often tell how she managed to get over herself, her mistakes, and overwhelming situations by simply realizing she’s human, she’s a work in progress, and that she has a very patient, forgiving Lord and Savior. Although this ex-Jehovah’s Witness turned Pentecostal Christian uses foul language sparsely throughout the book, she usually manages to garner a laugh in the process. At other times, she marries tasteful, vivid descriptors to form a union that’s uniquely and hilariously Sherri. Women will appreciate Sherri’s transparency and candidness. Her readers will realize they’re not alone in their “mess”; others have indeed gone before them. The good thing is, women like Sherri share their trials to educate and build up others. Hard to put down, Permission Slips validates and reassures women. What a great pick-me-up for the hurting woman, a sense of hope for females in dark places, and a source of laughter for the downhearted. Although this book isn’t written specifically for single moms, I recommend it to them specifically. Read it and weep—with joy—for the sheer hilarity it provides. Book Reviews/Recommendations
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Tips from One Single Mom to Another
Posted by Cherise on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 6:03pm
Today, several other media professionals and I had the opportunity to ask Sherri Shepherd some questions during her live interview on blogtalkradio.com’s Grand Central Publishing channel. The 42-year-old, single mom, comedienne, actress, and author shared some insights while discussing her new book, Permission Slips: Every Woman’s Guide to Giving Herself a Break. I chimed in about 23 minutes into the interview with questions on single motherhood. Sherri’s advice was simple, “...let friends know what’s going on and rely on their help”. She learned to give herself permission to get over the feeling of being a burden to her girlfriends. She also revealed that she prays for men of integrity to enter her son’s life to help him with things only a man would know or experience firsthand. I couldn’t agree more. Since research shows that very few single parents regularly attend church, I asked Sherri to share her thoughts on this harrowing fact. She told me that single moms are just tired; they don’t have anyone to help them in church when their child requires discipline or assistance. She jokingly mentioned that when her little Jeffrey (age four) is in Sunday school, his assigned number will often flash on the digital monitor in the middle of prayer—a signal that she’s needed ASAP. Unlike her married counterparts, Sherri simply can’t tag team with anyone during the service. This can be taxing. Overall, I enjoyed listening to Sherri tell about her life, struggles, and the “permission slips” she’s given herself. To listen to a recording of the interview and treat yourself to a few laughs click here. Please visit the links below to take two surveys that I’ve designed for single moms. (I’ve listed one question per survey; this won’t be time consuming.) Once you answer the question, you’ll immediately be able to see how your answer compares to others’ responses. Surveys for Single Moms To take surveys designed specifically for single moms, visit my page, "Polls & Surveys for single Moms." You'll be able to see your results immediately and compare them to others who've also answered. Tips For Single Moms
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Link to Live Interview with Sherri Shepherd
Posted by Cherise on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:30am
Below, I’ve posted a link to an upcoming live interview with Sherri Shepherd, an African American single mother, comedienne, author, and co-host of The View. Sherri will be discussing her new book, Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Herself a Break (Grand Central Publishing; October 5, 2009). In her book, Sherri discusses her own struggles, fears, and relationship with God, among other things. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the hilarious insights Sherri provides. I can’t wait to devour the book. Here’s the link to the live interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/grandcentralpub/2009/10/29/Live-w-Sherri-Shepherd-author-of-PERMISSION-SLIPS. Book Reviews/Recommendations
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