Single Mom

by Omar Tyree

Book Overview

Three men grappling with fatherhood and one single mother of striking character and independence face off in this compelling novel from the bestselling author of Flyy Girl and A Do Right Man.

After more than ten years of successfully raising two sons on her own, Denise Stewart finds herself involved with both of her sons' fathers as well as in a relationship with a new man. Jimmie, the father of her eldest child, who, after...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684855933
• ISBN13: 9780684855936
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

An Inspiring Read for All Parents!

(originally posted December 30, 1998)Regardless of your marital status, you will enjoy Single Mom. It is an inspirational tool for parents of all ages. Single Mom encourages single parents (Moms and Dads, especially) to empower themselves and their children. Single men can also benefit from the advice to become positive role models for children in single parent homes, "Be a father to a child." The title is somewhat deceiving... the book is primarily written from the fathers' perspective. Although their views of parenting are initially narrow, they learn from this amazing Single Mom, Denise Stewart. Denise is amazing as a strong Black woman who1) loves the Lord;2) is devoted to her family (teenage sons, Mom, trifling sister, and neice);2) shares with her best friend and her children;3) inspires young Single Moms in the community of all ethnic groups; and 4) desires to love and be loved by a strong Black man. Although many mothers in Denise's situation would have given up or neglected their families while climbing out of the rut, she maintains her focus. Her friends, family, and eventually the fathers' of her sons respect and admire Denise for her determination and responsibility as a parent. This strong Single Mom does not give up on men... she remains selective (NOT DESPERATE) in choosing a potential mate and positive role model for her sons. I admire Omar Tyree for his sensitivity to the issues and concerns of families (especially African-American families).WARNING: Eventhough this novel is categorized as fiction, it is FACTion... real life situations and characters with fictional names. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Single Mom

I think that this book was very good because it really showed all the problems and conflicts that a single black woman with 2 boys has to go through. Omar Tyree is really showing how he knows what people in this society go through everyday. In this book a single mom named Denise is raising two boys with two different fathers and she is also dating someone else. She ended up getting married to the new man she is dating and her sons are doing good now after all the problems that they have went through.

Single mom tells it like it is

I just finished reading Single Mom. I must say that I enjoyed reading this book. At first I didn't think I would like it because there were too many story lines, but the more I read, the more the book held my interest. I believe Omar Tyree did an excellent job on this book. I am also a single mom (of 1) and grew up in the inner city (NYC). I understand the trials and tribulations that many women face, especially those who are not privileged by society. I have since left the inner city (14 years ago) and have made a better life for myself. Enough about me, enjoy the book. It is definitely worth reading.

This book could be the bible for how to be a good father!

I want to thank Mr. Tyree for putting out a book that shows both sides of the raising of children. It shows from a single mom standpoint as well as the single dad view. It protrayed 3 strong African American men in various stages of parental maturity. The book was clean (without the usually explicit sex that marred Flyy Girl).Good Work!

An Inspiring Read for All Parents!

Regardless of your marital status, you will enjoy Single Mom. It is an inspirational tool for parents of all ages. Single Mom encourages single parents (Moms and Dads, especially) to empower themselves and their children. Single men can also benefit from the advice to become positive role models for children in single parent homes, "Be a father to a child." The title is somewhat deceiving... the book is primarily written from the fathers' perspective. Although their views of parenting are initially narrow, they learn from this amazing Single Mom, Denise Stewart. Denise is amazing as a strong Black woman who 1) loves the Lord; 2) is devoted to her family (teenage sons, Mom, trifling sister, and neice); 2) shares with her best friend and her children; 3) inspires young Single Moms in the community of all ethnic groups; and 4) desires to love and be loved by a strong Black man. Although many mothers in Denise's situation would have given up or neglected their families while climbing out of the rut, she maintains her focus. Her friends, family, and eventually the fathers' of her sons respect and admire Denise for her determination and responsibility as a parent. This strong Single Mom does not give up on men... she remains selective (NOT DESPERATE) in choosing a potential mate and positive role model for her sons. I admire Omar Tyree for his sensitivity to the issues and concerns of families (especially African-American families).WARNING: Eventhough this novel is categorized as fiction, it is FACTion... real life situations and characters with fictional names.