The purpose of Real. House. Wife. is to bring a greater awareness of what it is to truly be the consummate woman: wife, mother, and professional. The book explores what it takes to be an authentic and fulfilled twenty-first-century woman seeking to embrace a traditional, demanding, but rewarding role. This is a quick read to help women find fulfillment in their roles as wives and mothers! Strong women raised my siblings and me. Their impact on my life has been extraordinary and should be celebrated. But I am also a proud wife and mother who has worked with many families in a professional capacity. I have worked inside and outside my home for my family's betterment; I know what it's like to be a stay-at-home mom and one who works outside the home as well. I believe deeply in the power of nurture. There are helpful stories and suggestions about caring dutifully for our kids, making and keeping a clean and happy home, and even some of my favorite recipes. Women are the heart and soul of the nuclear family-an intensely powerful societal position. We have an enormous potential for positive impact: first within our own homes, then outward to our communities and for our country. Donatella Sole was born in Naples, Italy. As a youngster, she moved to Southern California with her family of origin. Donatella's mother led by example; a competent mom and homemaker and a hardworking entrepreneur. This early training taught Donna the value of responsibility and hard work.Donna was a stay-at-home mom until her daughter started middle school. She then began to explore professional roles outside the home (hairdresser, stylist, personal assistant) but always put her husband, daughter, and home first.Still a loving mother and now grandmother, Donna enjoys her professional pursuits and being home with family. She wrote Real. House. Wife in order to help others embrace the traditional roles of wife, mother, and homemaker (along with any chosen profession!) and to become (more) authentic, fulfilled women in the twenty-first century.