The Book of Mothers' Wisdom: Maternal Advice from the Queen of Sheba to Princess Diane

There's something about a mother's hug and whispered words of wisdom that gives an indescribably warm feeling of comfort. In the tradition of The Book of Fathers' Wisdom comes The Book of Mothers' Wisdom. In this loving and memorable book, mothers throughout history give sage advice and encouragement to their children-and yours.

From authors Jane Austen to Joyce Carol Oates, politicians Eleanor Roosevelt to Hillary Rodham Clinton, and socialites Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to Princess Diana, this book is filled with mother wit on character, faith, happiness, and love -- messages that are timeless and meaningful.

For example, Jane Austen gave these pearls of advice about marriage and motherhood: "Do not be in a hurry, depend upon it, the right man will come at last. You will meet somebody who will so completely attach to you that you will feel you never really loved before. And then, by not beginning the business of mothering quite so early in life, you will be young in constitution, spirits, figure and countenance".

Gabriella Kerouac to her son Jack: "Whatever you do, I won't criticize your judgments; after all, your life's your own work".

Here, through anecdotes and stories, mothers advise, instruct, admonish, and congratulate their children. They remind them -- in a way only a mother can -- that they have their unconditional love.

The Book of Mothers' Wisdom contains advice from more than one hundred mothers, including Lucille Ball, Diana Ross, Abigail Adams, and the mothers of Thomas Edison, Margaret Thatcher, Indira Gandhi, and Mark Twain.

The Book of Mothers' Wisdom offers a unique and cosy peek into the intimate and irreplaceable relationship between a mother and child.These maternal recommendations for successful living will surprise and delight all rea