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I think every mom agrees --- moms should be celebrated more than one day a year! Here is a list of 10 great titles for mom, and five titles about being a mom --- which is certainly one of the toughest jobs out there, and one that comes without a much-needed manual.
-- PERFECT GIFTS FOR MOM: --
GARDEN OF FAITH
Lynne Hinton
Harper San Francisco
ISBN: 0062517465
In this sequel to Friendship Cake, bestselling author Lynne Hinton welcomes readers back to the charming world of Hope Springs, the small southern town at the center of Hope Springs trilogy.
• LynneHinton.com
• Reading Group Guide
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HOUSEHUSBAND
Ad Hudler
Ballantine
ISBN: 0345451260
Linc, a husband and father becomes a househusband after he and his family move cross-country following his wife's job promotion. He then busies himself at home attacking his new "career" raising their daughter, cleaning the house and whipping up gourmet dinners with the same zest and vigor that he gave to his landscaping business. While this story is bathed in humor, the core themes capture the traditional roles of women and men --- and what happens when they are reversed.
• AdHudler.com
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LET US EAT CAKE: Adventures in Food and Friendship
Sharon Boorstin
ReganBooks/HarperCollins
ISBN: 0060012838
Much of women's lives revolve around friends --- and food. Friendships grow, shape and change over the years at the same time that a woman's culinary skills adapt to meet the needs of her changing roles, including those of wife and mother. Boorstin weaves these two themes together dishing out prose that is both satisfying and fun, with recipes punctuating the writing. By the end, readers will be making a shopping list and calling an old friend.
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MARTHA, INC.: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Christopher Byron
John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471123005
In this unauthorized biography, business writer and columnist Byron traces Martha's journey from the troubled world of a working class family in New Jersey to the pinnacle of fame and power as the head of the billion dollar business bearing her name. Martha Martha Martha has set a high bar for women over the past decade, which makes getting an unvarnished look at her life a lot more fun.
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ON THE HOME FRONT: My Mother's Story Of Everyday American Life From Prohibition Through World War II
Mary Jo Clark as told to Jack Clark
Plume
ISBN: 0452283124
An award-winning journalist shares his mother's homespun tales of history and everyday life - stories that define an era and a generation.
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR MAN LOOK GOOD (Without Making Him Feel Bad)
Nancy Butcher
Perigree/Berkley
ISBN: 0399527540
Women everywhere want their husbands and boyfriends to achieve their true hunk potential--- or at least not embarass them in front of their friends. In this book they'll find tips on getting him fitter, healthier, and happier; strategies for updating his wardrobe with a minimum of fuss and fighting; and ways to exercise together (like Coed Naked Yoga) that actually may pique his interest.
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PHANTOM LIMB
Janet Sternburg
Univ of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803242964
In this literary memoir Janet Sternburg explores the impact of the illness and death of her aging parents, while also celebrating their lives. Readers who are grappling with parents in the same way will take appreciate her writing and perspective on this often undiscussed subject. For more about Janet Sternburg, see JanetSternburg.com.
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THE BEST-LOVED POEMS OF JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS Selected and Introduced
Caroline Kennedy
Hyperion
ISBN: 0786868090
A beautiful collection of poems that span the centuries and the globe, which have been selected by her daughter.
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DEAR MOM: Thank You For Everything
Bradley Trevor Greive
Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0740715283
This poignant and hilarious collection of photographs and thoughts will let moms know just how much all their efforts are appreciated and how much they are truly loved.
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MIRACLES HAPPEN: One Mother, One Daughter, One Journey
Brooke and Jean Ellison
Hyperion
ISBN: 0786867701
The mother is Jean Ellison; her daughter is Brooke. When Brooke is 11 years old, she is struck by a car on her way home from school and her injuries render her a quadriplegic. The Miracle is what they learn about themselves and the power of hope as they travel through life as a team --- a journey that takes them from their home on Long Island all the way to Harvard. It's a beautiful story of mother/daughter love.
• Author Interview
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LIFE'S WORK: Confessions Of An Unbalanced Mom
Lisa Belkin
Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0743225414
This is the story of one mother's search for balance - and the realization that it can't be found. Belkin, who is the New York Times's "Life's Work" columnist relates tales about modern motherhood where true happiness is often reached when you finally give up and give in.
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-- BOOKS FOR MOM: --
MOTHERING FROM THE HEART: Lessons On Listening To Our Children And Ourselves
Bonnie Ohye, Ph.D.
Penguin
ISBN: 0142000493
A child psychologist uses her experiences as a doctor and as a mother to explore the power of listening - to our own inner voices and the voices of our children - to become the mothers our children really need.
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GETTING IT RIGHT: How Working Mothers Successfully Take Up The Challenge Of Life, Family, and Career
Laraine T. Zappert, Ph.D.
Touchstone/Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0671041819
A leading psychologist addresses professional women and the specific choices that they must make in becoming mothers.
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GREAT SEX FOR MOMS: Ten Steps To Nurturing Passion While Raising Kids
Valerie Davis Raskin, M.D.
Fireside/Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0743212657
The only book from a physician-mother with warm, practical, and medically sound advice that will help moms reclaim their passion for sex.
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A LIFE'S WORK: On Becoming A Mother
Rachel Cusk
PicadorUSA
ISBN: 0312269870
A literary memoir that reveals all the life altering details - for better or worse - of what it is like to become a mother in an era of sexual equality.
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WHAT YOUR MOTHER NEVER TOLD YOU ABOUT SEX
Hilda Hutcherson, M.D.
Putnam
ISBN: 0399148426
Despite the abundance of sex and sex talk in everyday life, many women are uneducated about their bodies and what gives them pleasure. A leading female gynecologist debunks fallacies and answers questions, offering a real, honest education on sex and the female body.
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