The Family Matriarch centers around the topic of the family matriarch and the importance of that role. It is a personal take on family leadership and the role of a woman in a family. Carol wrote this book as a love letter to her daughter, Amanda, who she considers a matriarch-in-training. She hopes that her words will inspire not only her own daughter but countless other matriarchs-in-training.
Carol is the mother of three young adults. She was born and raised in Wisconsin. Carol was a registered financial service representative for nearly three decades before retiring. She has battled a number of life-threatening and disabling health conditions. The combination of her faith and her deep love for her children inspired Carol to write this book.