A Letter to My Mom Created by Lisa Erspamer, Review & Giveaway
A LETTER TO MY MOM
Created by Lisa Erspamer
(Crown Archetype, $22.00)
A REVIEW & GIVEAWAY
… Featuring contributions from Kristin Chenoweth, Melissa Rivers, Josh Groban, Kelly Osbourne, Shania Twain, Dr. Phil McGraw, will.i.am, Christy Turlington Burns, Monical Lewinsky, Lisa Ling and more!
I can’t think of a more meaningful gift to give to your mom for Mother’s Day than Erspamer’s latest, A Letter to My Mom, the third title in her popular “A Letter to My” series. However I do recommend wrapping up a pack of pretty tissues along with the book because there will be tears, but wonderful tears of joy. Inspiring letters, heartfelt letters, and encouraging letters from celebrities and “everyday daughters and sons” pack the 160 pages of this touching tribute to those who’ve kissed an abundance of boo boos better, those who’ve always been there through thick and thin, and those who’ve shown compassion and resilience, setting the bar high and providing worthy examples for their progeny.
With each new letter read, I kept thinking I had found the exact words to express my feelings, but then read on and found more. However, one of my favorite quotes is from writer Tom Burns:
A good parent curates reality for their children. They up all of the good stuff –
all of the knowledge, opportunity, existential wonderfulness, and more – and they say,
“Here’s what the world has to offer – go enjoy it!”
I cried when I read Mariel Hemingway’s letter to her late mother detailing the enduring love for her mom, and eventually the love of herself that she worked hard to find. Her newfound joy emanated in those three precious pages. I felt privileged to read the candid words of some contributors, in awe at how succinctly they could sum up their maternal relationships, sometimes to mothers still living, other times to mothers long gone. Sarah Monson’s tribute to her late mother Kim Hendricks, whom she lost in a house fire, was particularly poignant:
Your capacity to love was cosmic – you loved deeper and cared more than anyone I know.
Everyone who read s A Letter to My Mom will find letters that speak to them, stories that pull at their heartstrings, maybe even lessons to live by. The book may help you find the words you’d like to share with your mom, so read it first before presenting it and consider writing a little something in the lined space provided at the beginning of the book. There are biographies for all the contributors at the end and each letter includes photos, providing an added emotional dimension. I hope you’ll find A Letter to My Mom as beautiful and unique as I did.
– Reviewed by Ronna Mandel
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Persistence. She always told me to keep trying.
Persistence/perseverance are crucial for success in this world. You’ll never know the outcome if you’d don’t try. Good luck, Connie!
she taught me to rely on yourself to get what you want; never rely on others!
although i am not on speaking terms with my mother, i will always be grateful for the lessons she has taught me & wish her the best in life.
Self-reliance is a must, Kelly. I so agree. Thanks for stopping by and entering the giveaway.
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I remember as a pre-teen my mom teaching me to clean, wash dishes, make a simple meal, iron, etc. but mostly that we were spending time together.
That’s really what it’s all about, isn’t it? One letter in the book touched on just that point. It’s not what you do that matters, but that you do it together. Thanks, Karen.
To never give up. Watching her battle leukemia (and win!) was so inspiring.
Oh Laura, thank you for sharing that with us. Your mom is a hero indeed. Good luck!
The most important thing my Mom taught me was my Faith in God and to always help someone in need
Important values to instill in a child. Thanks for sharing, Crystal.
oh so many things from cooking to crafting to keeping a smile when it seems the world is against you
All terrific things, Angie. I love crafting, too!
My mom taught me how to be a caring and compassionate person by example. She’s an amazing woman.
What a lovely sentiment for Mother’s Day. Thanks for stopping by, Holly.
How to be a decent, productive person.
Can’t lose with being decent, that’s for sure. Thanks for stopping by and entering the giveaway, Jeffrey.
My mom taught me how to treat people and be nice and not so rude basically treat people how you would want to be treated!
Yep, do unto others! A winner for sure.
My mother taught me to be kind to everyone and how to love unconditionally.
Sounds like you’d love this book, Kay. Thanks for entering the giveaway.
To have compassion, that’s something I teach my daughters too.
We really need a lot more compassion in this world. Thanks for making that a priority for your daughters. Appreciate your comment.
The most important my mother taught me was respect for others.
R E S P E C T!! We all want it. Thanks for visiting the blog and for entering the giveaway. Good luck!
hard work
Yes, hard work, and also perseverance.
She taught me money sense.
Never too young to begin learning the value of hard work, and that money doesn’t grow on trees. Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer.
My Mom taught me how to cook.
Ah, something I am still learning how to do!
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