Review of Single Mom Six Kids & a Piano
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Review of Single Mom Six Kids & a Piano
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Single Mom Six Kids & a Piano" by Paul Wesley La Canfora.]
Fun and joyful moments, regardless of whether simple or significant, evoke valid emotions and special feelings in one’s heart. What are those fun memories that, when remembered, plaster a smile on your face as you reminisce? Single Mom Six Kids & a Piano by Paul Wesley La Canfora is an account of Virginia and her six children’s unforgettable moments.
When Paul was young with his siblings, a fire broke out caused by Keith’s shell lamp. Despite the devastating news, Virginia, concerned about the children’s safety, decided to turn the situation around and educate her children on how to handle similar situations in the future. When Virginia discovers that the company she worked for held an annual picnic fully catered for, she does not hesitate to take her children to the park, where they enjoy themselves and have fun. Paul does not forget the day he stole candy cigarettes. He is reported to his mom, who does not hesitate to punish him and teach him a lesson. As the kids grow and make more happy memories, they become adults. Maureen, the firstborn, gets a job and decides to help her mother with the bills. Regrettably, Virginia indulges in alcohol to celebrate her daughter’s accomplishment. Little does she know that this newfound routine will cause her misery.
What I loved the most about this book was that I learned a lot of important lessons. One thing that I always wish to remember is when Virginia was complaining about how exhausted, defeated and strained she felt from raising all six children by herself with the meager salary she received. Her mother responded that she should never complain about this to the children but dump all her frustrations on her instead of the children. I agree with her perspective; complaining and cursing when children are present only leads to self-blame and stress. Parents should, therefore, shield them from the negativity and create a safe place for them to be children.
There is nothing I liked the least about the book. It gives credit to all those single parents, especially mothers, who have raised their children all by themselves. This is an assurance that they can raise well-mannered, respectful, polite and loving children who grow to be admired in society. I also admired Virginia’s character. Though strict and discipline-oriented, she was sweet, caring and God-fearing. In the incident where she discovers Paul had stolen candy cigarettes in the shop, she becomes very heartbroken but does not back down on her punishment, though it pained her to punish her son. This incident also proves that she was very loving and sweet towards her children when she allowed Paul to attend his friend’s birthday party. She is a good example that other parents should emulate; she ensured she maintained discipline and loved them dearly at the same time.
Apart from the life lessons, I loved that the book helps single mothers realize they can raise their children alone. For this reason, as well as those previously discussed, I give this book a maximum rating of five out of five stars. It was incredibly well-edited since I encountered no grammatical errors or mistakes while reading the entire book. I, therefore, recommend this incredible book to single parents and, most importantly, mothers who are either bereaved or their partners abandoned them. The book inspires and motivates them to raise their children with love, discipline and kindness.
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Single Mom Six Kids & a Piano
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Fun and joyful moments, regardless of whether simple or significant, evoke valid emotions and special feelings in one’s heart. What are those fun memories that, when remembered, plaster a smile on your face as you reminisce? Single Mom Six Kids & a Piano by Paul Wesley La Canfora is an account of Virginia and her six children’s unforgettable moments.
When Paul was young with his siblings, a fire broke out caused by Keith’s shell lamp. Despite the devastating news, Virginia, concerned about the children’s safety, decided to turn the situation around and educate her children on how to handle similar situations in the future. When Virginia discovers that the company she worked for held an annual picnic fully catered for, she does not hesitate to take her children to the park, where they enjoy themselves and have fun. Paul does not forget the day he stole candy cigarettes. He is reported to his mom, who does not hesitate to punish him and teach him a lesson. As the kids grow and make more happy memories, they become adults. Maureen, the firstborn, gets a job and decides to help her mother with the bills. Regrettably, Virginia indulges in alcohol to celebrate her daughter’s accomplishment. Little does she know that this newfound routine will cause her misery.
What I loved the most about this book was that I learned a lot of important lessons. One thing that I always wish to remember is when Virginia was complaining about how exhausted, defeated and strained she felt from raising all six children by herself with the meager salary she received. Her mother responded that she should never complain about this to the children but dump all her frustrations on her instead of the children. I agree with her perspective; complaining and cursing when children are present only leads to self-blame and stress. Parents should, therefore, shield them from the negativity and create a safe place for them to be children.
There is nothing I liked the least about the book. It gives credit to all those single parents, especially mothers, who have raised their children all by themselves. This is an assurance that they can raise well-mannered, respectful, polite and loving children who grow to be admired in society. I also admired Virginia’s character. Though strict and discipline-oriented, she was sweet, caring and God-fearing. In the incident where she discovers Paul had stolen candy cigarettes in the shop, she becomes very heartbroken but does not back down on her punishment, though it pained her to punish her son. This incident also proves that she was very loving and sweet towards her children when she allowed Paul to attend his friend’s birthday party. She is a good example that other parents should emulate; she ensured she maintained discipline and loved them dearly at the same time.
Apart from the life lessons, I loved that the book helps single mothers realize they can raise their children alone. For this reason, as well as those previously discussed, I give this book a maximum rating of five out of five stars. It was incredibly well-edited since I encountered no grammatical errors or mistakes while reading the entire book. I, therefore, recommend this incredible book to single parents and, most importantly, mothers who are either bereaved or their partners abandoned them. The book inspires and motivates them to raise their children with love, discipline and kindness.
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Single Mom Six Kids & a Piano
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