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How Does She Do It?: 101 Life Lessons from One Mother to Another

by Sheila Ellison
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Overview

How many times have your kids said, "You never listen to me!"? Or a fellow parent alarmingly asked, "You let your kid do what?" Now, Sheila Ellison reminds moms what all the hard work is for. With themes ranging from "Laugh Now, Clean Up Later" to "Bathing Suit Blues" and "The Compliment Cure," Sheila's common sense and warmth shine through in this companion for moms of all ages.

When the laundry looms, the carpool calls, or the fourth-grade science project is due, mothers need a reminder that the nonstop whirlwind of parenting offers some very special rewards: love, joy, laughter, and devotion. Filled with anecdotes that are profound, funny, wise, and witty, How Does She Do It? is like having a conversation with a best friend.

Synopsis

How many times have your kids said, "You never listen to me!"? Or a fellow parent alarmingly asked, "You let your kid do what?" Now, Sheila Ellison reminds moms what all the hard work is for. With themes ranging from "Laugh Now, Clean Up Later" to "Bathing Suit Blues" and "The Compliment Cure," Sheila's common sense and warmth shine through in this companion for moms of all ages.

When the laundry looms, the carpool calls, or the fourth-grade science project is due, mothers need a reminder that the nonstop whirlwind of parenting offers some very special rewards: love, joy, laughter, and devotion. Filled with anecdotes that are profound, funny, wise, and witty, How Does She Do It? is like having a conversation with a best friend.

Asbury Park Press

“Ellison’s common sense and warmth let you know that you’re a better mother than you think you are.”

About the Author, Sheila Ellison

Sheila Ellison is the author of nine books; founder of the non-profit organization, Single Moms Connect; host of her own talk radio show, Women Uncensored; and a mother of four and step mother of two. She has appeared on Oprah!, and her work has been featured in O: The Oprah Magazine, Parenting, Family Circle, the New York Daily News, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Oakland Tribune.

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Editorials

Chattanooga Times Free Press (Tennessee)

“...a refreshing collection that can be read straight through or dipped into for quick encouragement.”

Asbury Park Press

“Ellison’s common sense and warmth let you know that you’re a better mother than you think you are.”

Alameda Times-Star

“Reading Ellison’s book is like getting a Vitamin C boost ...Suddenly, the day seems brighter and life more sane.”

Hartford Courant (Connecticut)

“[O]ffers essays that are short, common sense and inspirational but not sentimental…easy for the most harried mom to draw on for comfort and understanding.”

Book Details

Published
March 1, 2004
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
176
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780060583705

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