Published Books by Kimberly Quinn Smith

In "A Full Moon Rising . . . and the Tao of Menopause", Kimberly Quinn Smith very humorously tells the tale of entering into the new stage of mid-life, while associating hormonal moments with the lunar schedule and her symbolic metamorphosis into a menopausal werewolf. Throughout her journey she flashes back to her colorful 70's childhood, where she grew up in the eclectic town of New Paltz, New York, a small town just an hour outside of Manhattan. She then brings us back through her early motherhood years and lands us where she resides currently, with a house full of teenagers. Throughout her tale, she makes intermittent, contemplative reflections on her halfway-ness and explores strategies of how to learn to embrace the Principles of the Tao of Menopause.

 

• Excerpts from "Striving for the Purple Heart"
• Excerpts from "On the Fast Track"

 

   “Striving for the Purple Heart-Mothers in the universal pursuit of honor” was published by iUniverse, Inc. ISBN: 0-595-28408-6. Copyright 2003 by Kimberly Quinn Smith. All rights reserved

   “Striving for the Purple Heart” is a book that every mother should read, whether you are a young mother, a mother of teenagers, or a mother with an empty nest trying to let go after a long and wonderful journey through motherhood. In her book, Kimberly Quinn Smith explores how mothers are “wired” and why they often feel overwhelmed, guilty, and question whether they are good enough moms. She uses heart felt humor to convey her message that these feelings are universal to all mothers, whether they work inside their home or out, whether they are single or married, and whether their children are adopted or have special needs. She defines supermom, and offers strategies to enhance the enjoyment of motherhood.

   “Striving for the Purple Heart” is available on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.

   Read excerpts from "Striving for the Purple Heart".

   “On the Fast Track-Teens getting too much too soon in these rapidly changing and uncertain times.”

   Read excerpts from "On the Fast Track".