The shared wisdom of mothers and daughters : the timelessness of simple truths

""As a mother, I'll never be finished. I know that my formal role of raising my children is finished, but mothers never stop learning and never stop wanting to add some fresh insights of profound ideas that we feel will be useful to our daughters in the years ahead."--Cultivate the ideal pleasure of everyday life -- Don't go through life, grow through life--be unafraid of change -- Know what to look for in a husband and what to work toward in a marriage -- Put your life in good order -- Surround yourself with stimulating people -- Keep some quiet beauty behind closed doors ... and more"--Page 4 of cover.;In this moving follow-up to Things I Want My Daughters to Know, a lifestyle philosopher reflects on the lessons she has learned from her own daughters and offers words of wisdom to be shared with countless generations of mothers and their daughters.

In this inspirational follow-up to the beloved Things I Want My Daughters to Know, lifestyle philosopher Alexandra Stoddard reflects on the lessons she's learned from her daughters and offers further thoughts and words of wisdom garnered from her own life.

A mother, a grandmother, and the author of more than twenty-five books on personal fulfillment, Alexandra Stoddard celebrates the wisdom of motherhood and the lessons mothers can learn from their daughters in this warm and deeply moving new book that cuts to the heart of what is important in life.

Speaking from her own experience and relying on the many conversations she has had with her contemporaries and their children, Stoddard has created a wonderful gift for every mother, daughter, and mother-to-be to give, receive, and share. Bridging generations, full of timeless insights to help us pursue a life rich with happiness, love, and gratitude, The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters reminds us of everything that makes life beautiful and profound.

Embrace the changing balance in your relationship -- Cultivate the ideal pleasure of everyday life -- Put your life in good order -- Appreciate the gift of nature's beauty -- Waste not -- Don't do what you don't want to do -- delegate! -- Avoid unnecessary distractions -- Surround yourself with stimulating people -- Be prepared for disappointments -- Be in touch -- Never stop learning -- Give due credit -- Keep some quiet beauty behind closed doors -- Guard what you say -- Choose to remain an optimist -- Know what to look for in a husband and what to work toward in a marriage -- Give back -- Be strong -- Do this for you -- Use your imagination, remember, and travel -- Don't go through life, grow through life -- be unafraid of change -- Make healthy choices about food and money -- Value time, don't deny death, and grow old vigorously -- Practice patience. In The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters, the inspirational follow up to the beloved Things I Want My Daughters to Know, lifestyle philosopher Alexandra Stoddard reflects on the lessons she’s learned from her own daughters and offers more words of wisdom in return. As a mother and grandmother, Stoddard shares some of the most enlightening conversations she’s had with other women and their daughters. Filled with enduring and heartfelt stories, Stoddard’s The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters delivers lessons about love and happiness that have been shared and learned by countless generations of mothers and their daughters. Alexandra Stoddard’s The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters: The Timelessness of Simple Truths is a beautiful keepsake that celebrates the deep connections between mothers and daughters.