Holding Her Head High

12 single mothers who championed their children and changed history.

Life lessons from single mothers throughout history inspire single mothers today. Single moms are not just a product of our modern culture; single mothers throughout history have raised not only their children but also nations with a higher vision for life. Holding Her Head High recounts stories of twelve such women from the third to the twenty-first centuries who found ways to twist their fates to represent God's destiny for their lives....

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JANINE TURNER, a native Texan, is probably best known for her role as 'Maggie O'Connell' in the Emmy Award-winning CBS series, "Northern Exposure". She also appeared in the Lifetime series, "Strong Medicine" and more recently produced and directed the short film, "Trip in a Summer Dress," which starred her young daughter, Juliette. She currently stars in the Lifetime Television film "Primal Doubt". Additional credits include, Christoga, which combines yoga moves with Christian meditation, in which she starred, co-produced, and sang...

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"As a 15 year old mother I will never forget the day I looked into my newborn son's eyes. I was overwhelmed with a feeling that no matter what happened I could never let him down. I knew it was an awesome responsibility and that there were exceptional odds against us, but somehow I knew we were going to be alright.

Ironically, I only had that feeling one other time in my life-24 years later, on November 21, 2006, when Mayor Adrian Fenty appointed me to be the first female Chief of Police in the Nations Capitol, Washington, D.C.

When I read Janine Turner's book I realized that I am not the first single mother to make history, just one of many. Holding Her Head High signifies hope for single mothers. The strengths exhibited by these women will be an inspiration to anyone."

Cathy L. Lanier
Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D.C.

The Strength of Single Mothers Shines Through History

(PR Newswire/MS) — There is no job more satisfying, demanding, and redeeming than that of mother. Life presents all types of mothers who may differ by circumstance, but ultimately share a collective goal: to provide the best life possible for their children.

History is peppered with stories of women...