This touching, thought-provoking book includes pieces on motherhood
in its many manifestations written by more than sixty remarkable men
and women from ordinary life, whose reflections and sentiments will
resonate with readers far and wide. Among the contributors are young,
middle-aged and elderly mothers (and stepmothers), as well as sons and
daughters of all ages and from many different backgrounds. By turns
funny and profound, this book is always engaging.
- Includes stories that are reverential and loving, as well as
stories that are sad and clouded by yearning, loss, and regret
- Offers a compelling portrait of the diverse range of beliefs and
experiences related to what is the most powerful and complex of
human relationships
- Describes universal experiences that everyone can relate to, no
matter your age, gender, or parenting status
Written as a keepsake book that can be thoughtful gift for someone
special in your life, This I Believe: On Motherhood feels like
flipping through a family photo album, each page offering another
richly detailed snapshot of daily life from the delivery room to the deathbed.
Dan Gediman is executive director of This I Believe, Inc., a
not-for-profit organization that engages people in writing and sharing
essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives. These
short statements of belief have been featured on public radio since
2005. Gediman is coeditor of the New York Times best seller
This I Believe, as well as several other books in the series,
including This I Believe: On Fatherhood.
John Gregory is editorial director and Mary Jo Gediman
is outreach director of This I Believe, Inc.
