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In We Got This, 75 solo mom writers tell the truth about their lives—their hopes and fears, their resilience and setbacks, their embarrassments and triumphs. Some of these writers’ names will sound familiar, like Anne Lamott and Elizabeth Alexander, while others are about to become unforgettable. Bound together by their strength, pride, and—most of all— dedication to their children, they broadcast a universal and empowering message: "You are not alone, solo moms—and your tenacity, courage, and fierce love are worthy of celebration."

This is not how this was supposed to go! I had envisioned many more decades with my husband Robb in the complicated, beautiful life of marriage. But in the course of 12 hours, our family of four became a trio, and since that day my boys and I have been creating a new life in an upside-down world. This new book is in a lot of ways is a sequel to And Life Comes Back, to answer the question: “And then what happened - after the crisis became reality and your life began again?”

Moms are always available. Moms have one of the most powerful and, quite honestly, challenging jobs worldwide. Fulfilling commitments repeatedly!

This generation of Keeping Up with the Joneses means having your social media perfectly curated and your front porch filled with flowers that look out onto a beautifully manicured lawn. Everyone waves and smiles, and you even become friends. But behind that door, you don't really know what families are facing. This intoxicating memoir shares the undeniable strength that few people recognize in single parents and what it means to step away from the familiar and venture into the unknown - raising kids and navigating the dating world again.