Three friends with wildly different lives-but the same heart-come together to celebrate hopes, dreams, and the wishes that fuel them. A trio of mothers: TV journalist/author Leeza Gibbons, author Tricia LaVoice, and designer/restaurateur Barbara Lazaroff, have created a timeless collection of original reflections and pragmatic suggestions for a more fulfilling and purposeful life. A tribute to women of all ages, this book honors the significant connections that women share with their mothers, daughters, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, and friends--and the bonds of sisterhood that permates their lives with support, devotion and wisdom.

A wonderful gift for any mom, this beautiful little book is filled with inspiring and feel good quotes. Modern quotes, ancient proverbs and beautiful photos create a celebration of the joys and blessings of motherhood that should be on every mom's bookshelf. "I couldn't help thinking as I read through this book what a wonderful gift this would be for a first time mom. All of the awesome things they are going to look forward to are featured in this wonderful little book." — Two Classy Chics

Every loss mama deserves to be reminded she is the mother of all mothers.

Heartfelt reflections to comfort new moms during the first three months with baby. The first three months with your baby are filled with lots of feelings and life changes. This book of inspirational quotes and original artwork gently guides you through your fourth trimester and empowers you to give yourself grace, accept your changing body, and trust your mothering intuition. Whether you're a first-time mom or having your next one, this book is the perfect pick-me-up whenever you need reassurance that you've got this. • Comforting daily reflections for the first 12 weeks after birth (broken out by weeks) • Encouraging messages touching upon everything from bonding with your baby to accepting changes to your body • Stylish hand-drawn lettering and illustrations • Beautiful soft-touch cover and original artwork A great baby shower gift for anyone that wants to help mom and baby adjust to their beautiful new life together! “What a beautiful book! As a new mom, I’m so thankful for something that encourages me and other moms right where we are." -Sadie Robertson Huff

How can extreme suffering be so commonplace if there is a God who knows everything, who is all-powerful and also compassionate? How do the scriptures of our religions explain the existence of suffering? Do these explanations stand up to examination? Does our experience testify to a God? Or do the two demons - time and chance - explain all that we have to go through? In a devastating dissection of the scriptures - laced with accounts of the suffering and pain that he has seen at first-hand - Arun Shourie tells us why he has eventually gravitated to the teachings of the Buddha. And what lessons these teachings hold for our daily lives.

A Message from a Mother’s Heart is a compelling autobiography that chronicles the life of Ana Lydia, who grew up as one of five children in a border town in Sonora, Mexico. In the summer of 1977, Ana Lydia’s life takes a dramatic turn when her mother decides to uproot the family and move to California in search of a better life, and to reunite with their father. However, Ana Lydia’s journey towards a brighter future is riddled with unexpected tragedies and setbacks that take a toll on her young life. Her life takes a rebellious and reckless turn as she grapples with the events that unfold before her.

Discover how understanding God’s purpose and design can empower you to be the mother you long to be. No calling is greater, nobler, or more fulfilling than that motherhood. Every day, as we nurture our children, mothers influence eternal destiny as no one else can. Tragically, today’s culture minimizes the vital importance of a mother’s role. In The Mission of Motherhood, Sally Clarkson helps you rediscover the joy and fulfillment to be found in the strategic role to which God in all his wisdom has called you, for a purpose far greater than you can ever imagine.