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    Yes, I Like Kids; No, I Don't Want Any
    Yes, I Like Kids; No, I Don't Want Any
    Yes, I Like Kids; No, I Don't Want Any
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    Yes, I Like Kids; No, I Don't Want Any

    By Selena Brown

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    Six ugly truths about motherhood explain why I think motherhood is probably overrated and is not the be-all end-all, bee's knees, and cat's pajamas that some (but not all) mothers claim it to be.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSelena Brown
    Release dateJun 8, 2013
    ISBN9781301043187
    Yes, I Like Kids; No, I Don't Want Any
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    Selena Brown

    Selena Brown is a happy-go-lucky, free-spirited sista who joined the Army in 1984 at the age of 17 while she was still a senior in high school. 21 years later, in 2005, she retired as a Sergeant First Class (SFC)/E-7 at the age of 39.She currently enjoys every minute of her military retirement by reading, writing free e-books, volunteering, mentoring, tutoring (algebra), mastering the fine art of doing something close to nothing, watching cartoons and reruns of Scrubs (best TV show ever!), spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, cruising, visiting animal sanctuaries, running, hiking, playing tennis and badminton, and singing (horribly and off-key) on 30-day road trips.Her 3 Simple Rules For a Happier Life:Rule #1: Misery dipped in chocolate is still misery.Rule #2: Don't spend money you don't have, to buy things you don't need, to impress people you don't like.Rule #3: Having money doesn't make you happy; having enough money is what truly makes you happy.

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      Yes, I Like Kids; No, I Don't Want Any - Selena Brown

      Yes, I Like Kids; No, I Don't Want Any

      By Selena Brown

      Copyright 2013 Selena Brown

      Smashwords Edition

      License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this e-book. This book remains the copyrighted property of the author and may not be redistributed to others for commercial or non-commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy from their favorite authorized retailer. Thank you for your support.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Try to Fix It!

      Chapter 2: So It's Only Gonna Cost Me $198,000 to Raise a Smart-Mouthed Teenager?

      Chapter 3: What If I End Up Hating Motherhood?

      Chapter 4: Society is Not the Boss of Me – I'm the Boss of Me

      Chapter 5: Statistics Speak Louder Than Words

      Chapter 6: Motherhood is a Decision, Not a Destiny

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