The Mother of All Dilemmas

<p><strong>You really should have kids.</strong> Hurtling toward 40-and still single and longing for children of her own-Kathleen doesn't need to be reminded that time is running out for her to turn her dreams for a family into reality. So she starts to consider a Plan B: becoming a single parent. But can she do it all on her own? And does she really want to? <em>If only I could try it out</em> she thinks. For wouldn't an internship as a single mommy help her make major life decisions? And then....</p><p><br></p><p>In an open thoughtful and sometimes hilarious memoir Kathleen shares what she learns while caring for her 15-month-old nephew Jake while his parents travel. With Jake she experiences the realities of single parenthood including a taste of the loving affection she craves fierce tantrums that test her best aunting skills moments of bliss amidst exploding poopy diapers and ongoing sleep deprivation and ah-hahs that have her questioning whether she has wasted her life.</p><p><br></p><p>And that's just the start of her journey. Back at home she unpacks and examines the societal baggage that led her to believe a woman's only true value is as a mother. Empowered by her experience research and introspection she learns to embrace the different paths women choose including the one she ultimately chooses for herself.</p>