Brave Money is a warm, steady-handed guide for single mothers who feel financially overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. It’s part practical workbook, part soul-level pep talk. The book tackles money not just as a numbers game but as a deeply personal, emotional subject. Wells walks readers through fear, debt, income challenges, investing, and planning for the future, all while weaving in themes of empowerment, self-worth, and resilience. Each chapter builds with small, manageable steps, designed specifically for those who are doing it all alone and still hoping for more.

What stood out to me most was the writing itself. It’s tender but fierce, honest without ever being harsh. It doesn’t sugarcoat the reality of financial struggle, but it also never talks down. I felt like Wells was in the room with me, saying, “I know it’s hard, and I’m not going to let you give up.” The emotional honesty of the book surprised me. She gives permission to feel ashamed, scared, or behind, but never lets those feelings write the ending. I appreciated how she connected money to the heart. That’s something most financial books avoid. Wells redefines budgeting as an act of love, saving as rebellion, and wealth as something rooted in mindset long before the bank balance shows it.

Some chapters revisit the same ideas, especially when she revisits mindset themes. But honestly, even that repetition felt like it had a purpose. Sometimes you need to hear “You’re not broken” five different ways before it actually sticks. And for an audience likely drowning in both stress and self-doubt, a little extra encouragement doesn’t hurt. What might feel over-explained in another context feels like necessary care here.

I’d recommend Brave Money to any woman, single mother or not, who’s ever felt like she’s failing at money, or like she missed the class everyone else took on “how to do adulthood.” It’s not a quick-fix manual. It’s a slow burn of healing and hope. This book is for anyone who needs both a plan and a hand to hold.

Pages: 142 | ASIN: B0F9VS3JM4