Publisher's Synopsis
There are two billion mothers in the world, and 82.5 million of them live in the United States. Whether these women work outside the home, they all have an important place in our society. They have children to love, protect, educate and take care of, and they have a truly amazing opportunity. In addition to being the one who gives birth to a child, mothers have a lifelong impact on how their children act, which goals they pursue in life, and how they treat others. It's a tremendous responsibility, but it's something mothers should never shy away from. Embrace the tremendous influence you can have on your child, and make the most of the years you get with your child before he or she leaves home, goes to college, gets married, and has children of his or her own.The rest of this book presents a series of stories about mothers who endured tough circumstances, rescued their children, explored the world, and never failed to support their offspring. While you may have no personal connection to the mothers written about in this book, you will still find that these stories can be a source of inspiration. Perhaps the experiences described in this book will remind you of some of your own, and they may lead to you reminiscing about your own mother. Several people were interviewed for multiple hours over the course of many days for the material in this book. In every case, great attention was paid to ensuring the accuracy of the stories included in Our Mothers' Stories. Whether you're a mother, father, son, daughter, married, or single, there is something for everyone in this book.
