{"product_id":"moms-the-word-e-m-stoddard-9780595376971","title":"Mom's the Word: Silent No More","description":"As the third of nine children in a tight-knit Catholic family, author E.M. Stoddard learns how to be resilient early in life. Although her childhood has many happy memories, Stoddard is determined not to re-live her mother's life-burdened with too much responsibility and dependent on an emotionally distant husband. \u003cp\u003e Soon after her high school graduation, Stoddard marries her boyfriend Patrick, whose personal problems begin to cause trouble for the couple almost immediately. As the years go by, Patrick's behavior continues to deteriorate, and divorce becomes the only logical choice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e After the dissolution of her marriage, Stoddard's life changes dramatically. With the responsibilities of a new job, a mortgage, and most importantly, her nine-year-old son, Matt, Stoddard can't rely on her ex-husband to provide support. She has to do it on her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Since her new position requires extensive travel, Stoddard decides that live-in help is an absolute necessity. But finding a trustworthy, dependable nanny becomes an educational experience as she hires a total of seven individuals over the next few years, most with qualities that make them less-than-ideal child care providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eMom's the Word: A Memoir of Love and Survival\u003c\/i\u003e tells the inspiring and often humorous story of Stoddard's experiences as she, her son and their fat beagle survive the craziness, heartache, fear, joy, and personal growth that come with life's challenges. \u003c\/p\u003e \"From a working single mother, a colorful account of the struggles and triumphs of raising her son while maintaining her sanity. The generally sophisticated and congenial prose style and anecdotal structure make for a pleasant read.\" \u003cb\u003e-Kirkus Discoveries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e E. M. Stoddard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0595376975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780595376971\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/11\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d","brand":"E. M. Stoddard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435547865343,"sku":"9780595376971","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ca61b650-6e10-443a-8259-3171c9adda98.jpg?v=1777151107","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/moms-the-word-e-m-stoddard-9780595376971","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}