Enter the life of Diane "Dee-Dee" Brown, a woman who tried to overcome all the struggles, heartache, and pain of being a single mother. Read through the pages of the life of a girl who turned into a woman even before she saw the "real world." Here for the first time, Diane's personal story is told by her dear son vividly detailing her life and day to day existence. Dear Mama chronicles Diane, her family, and all others whom she loved and cared for. "Dear Mama" is a must read book for every mother and child because everyone can relate to this story.
We often take our mothers for granted, when they have done so much for us over the years. We sometimes hurt their feelings, when all they have done is love us and care for us from the time we were born. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything: most importantly: I thank you for bringing me into this world, Dear Mama: you could have had an abortion, or place me up for adoption, but I am so glad that you loved me and cared for me, when I was unable to care for myself! "Dear Mama: A Son's Tribute" is the 5th Career Book Publication of the Man of God: Bobby John Richard, Jr. "Dear Mama: A Son's Tribute" was dedicated to my mother, Linda Marie Richard. I love you always, my dearest mother. I pray that this book touch your heart, and all of the mothers around the world. You are so much more than a mother to me: you are and will always be: my very best friend.
Dear Mama's Loving Arms is a touching story about the importance of a mother's embrace and the joy it brings to children, told from the witty perspective of a child. This book is a reminder to all mothers to stop and enjoy the bond we share with our children even when it is most challenging, like those days where all the baby wants is to be held. Despite longing for Dear Mama's embrace, Baby learns to defeat the big, bad daily nap time separation by joining Dear Mama in adventurous safari dreams inspired by Baby's stuffed giraffe pal, Raffie.
Shawn Schwaner was born on January 21, 1966 to a single mother, Susan Schwaner, in Toledo, Ohio. Alone and poor, Shawn's mother was facing a crossroads when the incredible Bertha Lee Green (Mama) stepped into Susan's life and offered to raise her unborn child. Through numerous trials, tribulations, and personal challenges, Shawn earned a high school degree from the prestigious Maumee Valley Country Day School which would change his life trajectory and allow him to climb to the highest of academic heights. After graduating from Denison University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology and then a Master's and Doctorate from The Ohio State University, he went on to earn numerous teaching and civil service awards as a college professor at the University of Louisville, Sullivan University, and Miami Dade College (among many). He has shaped and molded the lives of nearly 10,000 students in his career with his unorthodox and creative writing intensive teaching style and continues to leave an impact that reflects the lessons on race, grace, and the wisdom to overcome as learned from his life with Mama.
Dear Mama, Once a baby is born, so much of the focus and energy turns toward them. It's natural for all the books and chatter to be about the baby. But, Mama, this book is all about YOU. You matter, too, and these words are my love letter to you. I want you to know: Hard is normal (but that doesn't mean it's any less hard). Perfection is a myth (and it's a dangerous one). You matter (big time). You are not alone (we're all in the same boat). I hope you find comfort and relief in that what you're experiencing in this transition is actually pretty darn "normal." Hard, but normal. One big reason it's hard, perhaps the most misunderstood and unacknowledged reason, is new parents are in the process of becoming something new! The magazines and dominant culture narrative love to talk about when we're going "back." Getting our body back. Getting our life back. Back to our old selves. This idea implies that we're just ourselves but with a baby in tow. As if a baby just fits into this carved out little corner of our lives and everything goes on pretty much as normal. This is an absolutely absurd notion, and I think it's actually hurting us. Imagine how differently you'd think about your postpartum and transition to parenthood if our cultural story was about reinvention and redefinition of ourselves, rather than going back. This book serves to give you some new and different tools, resources, and ideas for your difficult journey of parenthood and reduce feelings of fear, shame, or guilt. My hope is, after reading these words you'll feel more loved, more valued, and know you are enough. There is nothing I say in this book that I say with greater conviction and certainty than this: you are worthy of love, grace, and compassion, and you are enough. With love, Amanda
A precious love letter from unborn babies to their mothers. I’m Alive, Dear Mama is a fully illustrated book that shares a sweet commentary on how the baby explores with wonder the physical, emotional, and spiritual concepts of life through Mama’s daily activities and travels. With hope and expectation, the child can’t wait to experience the promise and fullness of earthly life with the family. Beautiful art fills the pages, celebrating the miracle and journey of human life and its true, priceless value, from conception through adulthood. Every person's journey begins before they are born, and this book helps readers of all ages remember the unborn child is living, listening, and learning. Features included- Color illustrations on every page Parenting discussion questions Activities for families to use together Families of different cultures, environments, and economic classes are represented, demonstrating the larger journey of human life around the world. Makes a heartwarming baby shower gift or gift for parents-to-be!
Dear Mama, Love Sarah . . . Did You Hear Me Cry? tells of suffering, love, and redemption. Sarahs Patriot family disowns her when her husband, Reuben, remains a Tory and leads a regiment in the Battle of Ramsours Mill where the Patriots are victorious and the Tories routed. Wanted by his enemies, Reuben hides leaving Sarah to tend a large plantation under enemy siege, rear thirteen children, and await his return. When he reunites with his family, Sarah strugggles as he refuses to accept himself as vanquished. They are forced to move to the squabble lands of the frontier and Kentucky. Through all, almost twenty years, Sarah writes Mama, reminiscing her past happy childhood, telling the joys and sorrows of her children and pleading for reconciliation. During their shattered lives, Reubens belief that the British would win cuts their lifes thread,separating their hearts from each other. Years pass before he realizes that it is Sarahs forgiveness which makes them one again. Kentucky strong, she no longer blames him, but loves him. Reconciliation with Mama does not come. At the news of Mamas illness, Sarah and her thirteen children desperately trek to North Carolina to reach Mama before she dies, but arrives too late. Mama, in death, finds a way to tell Sarah she loved her.
