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The Mom Handbook

Lisa Vailencour

She always wanted to be a mom and to have it all - the college degree, great career, happy marriage, beautiful house, and dog. Sometimes we just can’t have it all.

Her only choice was to do it with a brave heart.

What People Are Saying

5 out of 5 stars A view into the introspective mind of a woman who refuses to be a statistic “The anticipation of another parenting book was quickly replaced by an emotional roller coaster, as I was perfectly drawn into some of the most complex matters and intimate details of Lisa’s life. It was refreshing to experience these events in such an open, honest, and revealing manner…What seems like a setup for a tragedy, evolves into an intensely introspective view into matters that many of us both struggle with and are looking to resolve in our own time. Lisa sincerely opens up to us, the readers, but surrenders to no one as she transports us onto the front lines of her life. There is something in this book for everyone, regardless of the stage of life you currently occupy.”

5 out of 5 stars Ok - So, I’m a Reader Now :) “…I asked some friends who are teachers, "What does it take to become a reader?” Their answer: One great book. A few months later, Lisa shared her book with me, and to my husband's surprise, I found myself reading it in bed for four nights straight. After 19 years, he asked, "Are you a reader now?" I smiled and said, "I think I am.” This was the book that did it….Her writing is raw, authentic, and powerful, motivating you to chase your own dreams. This is more than just a book—it's a page-turner filled with life lessons and bold, empowering takeaways.”

5 out of 5 stars Powerful, engrossing and inspiring “This was an engrossing, powerful and fluidly written book about resilience, personal growth and tackling life's most difficult challenges head-on. Throughout, there were powerful themes of forgiveness, persistence and perseverance, written with a loving hand. Even the most intense passages come from a place of love, too, from writing about painful memories from one's parent to still finding a place in your heart for forgiveness, too. Anyone can relate to this…”

This book is a beautifully written tribute to the strength of the human spirit in the face of immense sorrow. It is a story of love, loss, and the enduring bond between mother and daughter. Readers will find themselves deeply moved by Lisa's journey and inspired by her ability to find hope and joy amidst the pain. This book is a must-read for anyone who has experienced loss or is looking for a powerful story of resilience and love.”

Well-written and touching. The Mom Handbook reads like the Bible; you can reread and find something new each time.”