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Holding Her Head High 12 Single Mothers Who Championed Their Children and Changed History

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ISBN-10: 078522324X

ISBN-13: 9780785223245

Edition: 2008

Authors: Janine Turner

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Life lessons from single mothers throughout history form the inspiration for single mothers today. Single moms are not just a product of our modern culture. There have been single mothers throughout history, women who have raised not only their children but also nations with a higher vision for life. Holding Her Head High recounts stories of twelve such women from the third to the twenty-first centuries, women who found ways to twist their fates to represent God's destiny for their lives. These uniquely powerful, brave women, within the scope of their own world and times, are like the ninety-nine percent of single mothers today who never intended to carry that distinction. They are…    
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Book details

List price: $22.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Incorporated
Publication date: 3/4/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Janine Turner is an Emmy and three-time Golden Globe nominee actress most known for her beloved performance as Maggie O'Connell in Northern Exposure. Other memorable credits include: Cliffhanger, Leave It to Beaver, Dr. T & the Women, Steel Magnolias, Friday Night Lights, & Solace. As a single mother, Ms. Turner, who was inspired by her father--a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and Air Force hero--has championed the cause of preserving American principles with her foundation, Constituting America , her radio show The Janine Turner Show , and as a columnist and political pundit. She travels the country speaking on a wide array of subjects from her faith, her…    

Acknowledgments
Introduction: How Did a Baptist Girl from Texas End Up as a Single Mom?
The Roman Empire-Setting the Stage
Listen for God's Higher Calling-Helena Augusta
The Middle Ages-Setting the Stage
Choose God's Greatness-Blanche of Castile
Turn Tribulations into Triumphs-Christine De Pizan
Colonial and Revolutionary America-Setting the Stage
Define Your Own Destiny-Rachel Lavein Fawcett
Dare to Dream-Eliza Pinckney
Put God First-Isabella Graham
Go the Extra Mile-Elizabeth Timothy
Champion Your Children-Abigail Adams
Single Mothers of Slavery-Setting the Stage
Don't Give Up Before the Miracle-Harriet Jacobs
Pioneer Single Mothers-Setting the Stage
Heal with Humor-Elinore Pruitt Stewart
Persevere with Praise-Aunt Clara Brown
Soar on Eagle's Wings-Belva Lockwood
Conclusion: Virtual Conversations
Notes