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Woman First, family always
Real-life wisdom from a mother of ten

by Kathryn Sansone



      Do you find yourself juggling all the roles of wife, mother, and woman? Many women find their days packed with work, kids' activities, and household chores. Looking for the key to serenity, women ask their friends for advice. In Woman First, family always, author Kathryn Sansone becomes a trusted friend with advice on self, marriage, and children.

Do you feel overworked and overwhelmed? In the midst of daily life, women seem to forget about their own needs. Sansone recommends women take small steps in learning to care for themselves first. Find some quiet time. When is quiet time in a house full of kids? You don't need a lot of time -just a few minutes, or an hour, to center yourself and to pray. What about de-stressing your mind? De-clutter your house! Organizing can seem like another time consuming project. Make it easy -organize a drawer at a time.

What is at the core of your marriage? Sansone gives tips on nurturing your marriage. Make a date night to renew your love with your spouse. When is the last time you thanked your husband for taking out the trash? As the years pass, many couples forget to compliment one another. Do you know one thing you should wear to greet your husband from work? You might be surprised how this tip will brighten your life!

Sansone's book grew from her time as a featured guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and in O, The Oprah Magazine. Oprah recognized her as "a busy mom who stays fit through weight training." Sansone, happily married for 19 years, is the mother of ten kids. She manages all the areas of her life far better than some of us handle just one. I enjoyed the book's layout, as the reader can read straight through or skip to different sections. Do you want to learn how one woman not only juggles but thrives as a woman, wife, and mother? Put Woman First, family always on your to-get list!

The Book

Meredith Books
December 13, 2005
Hardcover
0-696-22832-7
Self-help / Women's health and relationships
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The Reviewer

Jennifer Akers
Reviewed 2006
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