Review: The Step-Mother’s Support Group by Sam Baker

I found this book to be a good “fictional” read.  I’ve never read a story from the step-mom’s perspective before and actually found myself rooting for them.

It was not one person’s story but the story of five different women, each with a unique circumstance of her own, but as they shared their stories in their SSG meetings, their comparisons of each situation were thought-provoking.  This day and age, there are a lot more blended families out there – the actual numbers are probably quite staggering.  I’m not a step-mom so I don’t have the experiences many of you do but it made me appreciate the role you play to a much higher level. 

This is a well-written book with a predictable plot so I don’t want to give the story away.  I would characterize this as a chick-lit novel which is sympathetic, gritty, entertaining, and emotional.  Sam Baker's book focuses on the step-mother role while the theme centers around women and friendship.  You don’t need to be a stepmother or even a mother to appreciate the premise of this book and I would recommend it if you're looking for a satisfying read.