Raising the Roses is a delightful memoir of the trials and tribulations of bringing up four boys in Fort Worth, Texas. Each chapter illustrates the humorous side of raising children while offering sound personal and financial advice on common issues in parenting. This retired teacher-turned-writer offers great advice on managing motherhood, a career, and the family budget. It’s guaranteed to make you laugh, especially if you know the Roses. If you don’t know them already, you’ll feel like you do by the end of the book!
A wonderfully written account of marriage, raising four sons, and having a career. The book is divided into segments, such as: marriage, naming children, motherhood, and children's marriages were just some of them. After the author shares her personal experiences, she ends the chapter with advice and suggestions. Well-edited and a delight to read.