From My Mama's Kitchen: Food for the Soul, Recipes for Living [Hardcover]

Johnny Tan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 19, 2009

Endorsed by the National Association of Mothers' Centers, this book is dedicated to your realization and mastery of the power of unconditional love. The book offers a wealth of wisdom, knowledge of practical living skills and effective communication techniques. From My Mama's Kitchen reveals the power of relationships, the nature of love and the meaning of life. Johnny's 9 moms equipped him with these insights in a kitchen setting. From the virtue of spiritual awareness to self-actualization, Johnny's 9 moms nourished him with recipes for living to become a person defined by his thoughts and actions.
 
This book is a tribute to mothers everywhere. It has received five awards: in 2010, Mom's Choice Awards, Mr. Dad Seal of Recognition and Publisher's Choice Awards by Family Magazine Group, in 2011, International Book Awards and National Indie Excellence Book Awards. 

The print version of this book is designed as a keepsake for all occasions, meant to last and inspire forever. It includes a blank dedication page for readers to inscribe their own loved one's name, and a space where readers can record their recipes for living. At the very end of the book, Johnny incorporates nine of his favorite food recipes.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

I have been blessed over the years to have the opportunity to cross paths with several wonderful women whom I am proud to call moms. Collectively, my 9 moms became my teachers, coaches and counselors. The unconditional love they provided has enriched my intellectual and spiritual growth.

 
My 9 moms' timeless recipes for living have nourished my soul and guided me to living a life dedicated to teaching others how to use the power of unconditional love as potent leadership and leaving a legacy of love.  

Please join me in spreading the word and sending this wonderful gift of love to everyone you know.

Thank you and have a great day. 

Johnny Tan 

From the Back Cover

"Lucky is the child who can identify and benefit from the care and concern of a network of mothers."
"Johnny Tan has tapped into the core of family life, connection, care and communication - the kitchen. He explores the importance of the back and forth between mother and child, the transfer of knowledge and culture, the expression of love and concern. What intrigues me most is Tan's inclusion of his many mothers, women who have influenced his growth and development."
- Linda Lisi Juergens
Executive Director,
National Association of Mothers' Centers
Jericho New York

"From My Mama's Kitchen is Johnny Tan's charming, nostalgic look at the faith and wisdom imparted by nine moms who shaped his life. Recipes for everyday living and terrific dishes grace the pages of this sweet mosaic book that offers bits and pieces of something for everyone. A recommended warm and fuzzy read!"
- Debora M. Coty
Award-Winning Author of Mom Needs Chocolate,
Everyday Hope, The Distant Shore, and Billowing Sails

From My Mama's Kitchen is a celebration of maternal wisdom. Johnny Tan's love, respect and gratitude for all the "moms" in his life shine through every page. These "recipes for living" should be required reading for anyone in pursuit of happiness and success
- Susan M. Heim
Co-Author,
Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 150 pages
• Publisher: THC Investments (January 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982023510
• ISBN-13: 978-0982023518
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.5 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,239,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Johnny Tan is the founder of From My Mama's Kitchen®. He is a featured host of a weekly Internet radio program, FMMK Talk Radio, which ranks in the top .1% of Blog Talk Radioʼs most popular shows. Guests have included The New Times number one bestselling authors and experts from the US and other countries.

As a leadership and motivational speaker, Johnny's message is "personal success begins at home." He teaches individuals practical strategies on how to use the power of unconditional love as potent leadership. Love is the catalyst that drives the ambition to succeed when it is given without regard to conditions. Johnny motivates people to create opportunities for themselves to leave a legacy of love.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A lesson in life October 18, 2011

By J. Dickow

Format:Paperback

I had never heard of this book but was recommended by a friend....and I am so glad that I got to read this heartfelt book of love and life. I was able to identify with the love a mother has for her children and how Mr. Tan shared his recipes for life with his readers ....Thank you for your uplifting book on life and living it to the fullest.....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Amazing Moms Have Found a Home February 4, 2013

By D. Wayne Dworsky

Format:Hardcover

In this rather touching sojourn into the realm of motherly love, Johnny Tan, a Malaysian born writer, adopted at birth, brings the warmth of love into print. During his adaptation to western life, he encounters eight other women who altered his life by their words of wisdom. He describes his "Nine moms." From his spiritual moms to his regional moms, he embraces a very different aura of personal well-being of health, wealth and love. //From My Mama's Kitchen// is flavored with words of wisdom and recipes from the kitchen. In addition, this memoir pays tribute to moms all over the world by honoring them.

The book features food for the soul and 30 recipes for living, Coming to a Full Circle, My Moms and Their Wisdom," and concluding with nine sumptuous food recipes. He describes his work as, "A keepsake," which enjoys the endorsement of the National Association of Mothers' Centers. The book is a refreshing distraction from our busy lives and reminds us what is truly important in life. It is easy reading and a fun book.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A touching quick read March 30, 2013

By J. Kimmel-Freeman

Format:Hardcover

This is a quick read. If you're expecting a long one, you obviously didn't look at the page count when you got it. It is a book that touches with the concept of motherly love and centrals around recipes for life. It's nice how Johnny includes some recipes in the back of the book and leaves a few pages to include your own input.

I think that Johnny touches an important element in this book- the love that mothers have for their children. I know that it doesn't apply to every single mother out there, nothing is an absolute in life- but it is a nice book that is heart felt and warming.

I like how he's honoring his mom. It's a touching quick read.

I'd recommend for those that enjoy feel good, biographical, and lesson learning pieces. Oh, and those that like recipes too. :)

* I received this book in exchange for an honest review*