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Diamonds, Pearls & Stones: Jewels of Wisdom for Young Women from Extraordinary Women of the World

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My nineteen year old daughter often dismisses advice from me about work and men and life and growing up...actually almost everything! Diamonds, Pearls and Stones offers wonderful wisdom in ways she can hear. Hawthorne and Holden seemed to have gathered these gems for her.

Diamonds, Pearls & Stones: Jewels Of Wisdom For Young Women From Extraordinary Women Of The World a collection of inspirational viginettes, comforting thoughts, and practical advice from a wide variety of famous, learned, and respected individuals for women in today's increasingly complex and moble society. Sage wisdom concerning everything from finding a career to getting married, having children, ending a relationship, dealing with sexual issues or overpowering emotions, and much more fills this compact, delightful, ideal gift. "Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got." -Janis Joplin, singer

What a fantastic collection of wisdom! This book is a perfect opportunity to reflect on deep truths, simple pragmatic ideas, laugh-out-loud humor and just plain common sense that will lift your spirit in these muddled times. The essence of your heart and soul will most certainly harmonize with these finely tuned women.

John W. Parker

Many times when stressed out I can get so emotional and lose perspective on what tools I can use to get through a tough time. This book offers many tools and perspectives. As my husband and I go through a difficult decision about jobs and moving to a new city I remembered the book, opened it to the section on "Making the Right Choices" and "Stepping Stones for Making Choices" and was reconnected to many of my own resources for moving forward with a decision. Thanks for bringing me home to myself.

I am the Owner of a Dental Assisting School. Along with teaching students, the basics, I also teach them about life. This year for their graduation gift, I found "Diamonds and Pearls and Stones" and presented it to them. Since then, I have had txt messages or facebook responses to how much they are loving it, read a portion daily and some are even using the quotes in the book for their own facebook "thought for the day". It is a wonderful book to help support any young lady/woman....and even us adults! (i read it myself).
Highly recommend!

Diamonds, Pearls & Stones is a wonderful compendium of elder women's wisdom. The quotes on a variety of topics of special interest for younger women are short, sweet, pithy, insightful as well as delightful! The intention of this book is to stimulate reflection within the heart of the younger woman about herself. Its design affords both solitary and group contemplation. It's a great vehicle to promote a healthy sense of well-being in the young women who take the time to drink in the wisdom that comes from years of experience of the elder women. In our fractured society, with its emphasis on outward appearances, Diamonds, Pearls & Stones is a refreshing contribution.

I purchased this book as a Christmas gift for a young woman. When it arrived, it looked like it was used - the cover was all beat up and the inside binding (front and back) were off kilter from the rest of the book. The book contents looked pretty good though, so I sent back and asked for a replacement. The second one arrived immediately (thank you Amazon!) however, the cover was still slightly damaged and the binding problem was the same. I sent it back and asked for a refund.