Book Review: The Unseen Companion
The Unseen Companion - God with the Single Mother
By: Leslie Vernick
Being a single mom can feel isolating. It’s like you are carrying the weight of a family with no margin and no one seeing how hard it really is. Michelle knows what that feels like. In her book, The Unseen Companion, her deeply compassionate message is: you are not alone, and God is with you.
Written by one single mom for another, this book is an encouraging, hope-filled resource that returns to a central question: “God, where are You in this?” Michelle explores ten needs every single mother has and helps you connect real-life struggles to the presence, promises, and wisdom of God’s Word. She doesn’t minimize pain or offer shallow platitudes. Instead, she takes you deep into God’s heart and God’s word. God is the unseen companion who will join you in this journey, if and as you allow Him to.
What you’ll find inside
Encouragement for seasons of loneliness, overwhelm, and uncertainty
A reminder that God sees your needs and can meet you with strength and love
Practical reflection questions at the end of each chapter (great for journaling and discussion)
Why we recommend it
We recommend this book for single moms who need God’s reassurance, grounding, and a reminder that they don’t have to do this alone. It also works well for mentors, church leaders, and friends who want to better understand the inner world of single motherhood and to offer compassionate, steady support.
Fun Fact!
Michelle founded SEEN Ministries in Colorado Springs. Now part of Not Alone Ministries, SEEN continues to support single moms by offering monthly brunches, relational gatherings, and bible studies. Michelle is a regular speaker, impacting countless moms on their journeys toward hope, healing, and wholeness.
