Bay and Her Boys
Unexpected Lessons I Learned as a (Single) Mom
Bay and Her Boys
Unexpected Lessons I Learned
as a (Single) Mom
by Bay Buchanan
published by Da Capo Press
US $25.00 / CAN $28.00 / Hardcover
Praise for Bay and Her Boys
“Witty, candid, and so right—we loved Bay and Her Boys. Bay’s parenting stories had us laughing out loud and brought to mind so many of our own. And her message is so powerful—single moms can succeed. By showing us how she did it, Bay has written a book that all parents need to read. ”
—Mitt and Ann Romney
"In her latest book, GOP political guru and former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan goes behind the scenes to discuss her remarkable family. Bay and Her Boys is a practical, common sense guide to raising kids single-handedly in a modern family. No matter if you're a single Mom or married with kids or expecting kids soon, Bay and Her Boys will inspire you with heartwarming stories of her devotion to her children."—Donna Brazile, veteran Democratic political strategist
Reviews & Interviews
“Bay Buchanan has waded into the Mommy Wars with characteristic fearlessness, and her take might surprise you…Buchanan’s conservative credentials are gold-plated. Yet in her emotionally powerful new book, Bay and Her Boys, Buchanan rejects an ideological approach to the family…Buchanan has written an unvarnished, at times heartbreaking, account of a young mother whose husband left her with boys who were 4 and 2—and with a third boy on the way. She doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges.”
—Paul Begala, Newsweek/The Daily Beast review
“[Buchanan] has landed squarely in the middle of the zeitgeist with her new book on single motherhood…In her book, Buchanan offers lessons and advice culled from her personal experiences—which are painted in vivid, and sometimes hilarious, detail.”
—Buffalo News , profile and review
“A practical guide to parenting. [Buchanan’s] tough-love book is often wise, often funny. Bay’s rules and anecdotes will help any harassed mother take charge of her life—and do a better job. What better time of year than Mother’s Day to read a book like this?”—Hudson Valley News
“Straightforwardly written and forthright in expression…May be useful for single parents in confirming that they are on the right track…When Buchanan writes that ‘my boys brought out the best in me,’ she sounds sincere—and she clearly brought out the best in them in a variety of ways.”
“[Buchanan] gives readers a touching look into her (at times) tumultuous home and combines these stories with ‘eight rules for single parenting.’ Of course, not every reader will agree with her views…but she makes no apologies for her beliefs and the text never reads arrogantly. Her style is inviting and humorous…Her advice is in line with the best of child development experts, and her honesty and pure stamina are evident throughout. Bravo, Bay!”—Library Journal, reviewed in “Parenting Short Takes” roundup
“The book offers some very good advice for all mothers, single or married.”
Bay Buchanan Talks Motherhood With TJD: “Put Your Kids Before Your Career”—TheJaneDough.com, Q&A about book