One Parent, Whole Family

ebook Building a Happy Home Solo

By Avery Nightingale

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One Parent, Whole Family: Building a Happy Home Solo by Avery Nightingale is a profound exploration into the unique domestic organization and challenges faced by single parents. Drawing inspiration from Alexandra Riding's pivotal studies, Nightingale delves into the personal, not structural, experience of solo parenting. The book addresses three essential aspects defining the one-parent family, examining how these influence daily practices and the overall family dynamic. Inspired by Ramey's personal experience raising two sons alone in urban Los Angeles, the book uses the desert motif to symbolize the isolation and challenges of solo parenting. Yet, within this isolation, Nightingale finds hope and resilience, offering insightful reflections on the urban parenting experience. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the complexities and triumphs of single parenthood.

One Parent, Whole Family