The Gift of Motherhood: 10 Truths for Every Mother [Hardcover]

Cherie Carter-Scott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 2002

Inspired by her relationship with her own daughter and informed by the numerous parents and teens she’s helped in her family workshops, Cherie Carter-Scott culls the ten truths she's observed about this special role:

1. Having a child changes your life.
2. Motherhood is an experience unlike any other.
3. A mother has many roles.
4. If you honor your children's essence, they will blossom.
5. Love shows up in many different forms.
6. As your child grows, so will you.
7. There will be highs and lows.
8. Remembering to care for yourself is essential.
9. There is no such thing as a perfect mother.
10. Motherhood is a process that never ends.

Part tribute, part handbook, The Gift of Motherhood exudes Carter-Scott's vitality and wit, offering moms a way to celebrate the joys and navigate the rough spots along their journey. Though every mother walks her own path and every child is unique, Motherhood shares certain universal truths. This gem of a book acknowledges and affirms that the experience of being a mother is astounding, overwhelming, miraculous, and above all, a gift.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

More inspiration from Scott, including ten truths like "There is no such thing as a perfect mother."
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The popular author of If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules (1999) now takes on motherhood. Carter-Scott departs from the these-are-the-rules format that has served her well in several other follow-up books and delivers, instead, a tender tribute to mothers that borders on corny. There is just enough practical advice, though, to keep it useful, although all 10 of her "truths" should be obvious to anyone; for instance, is it really a revelation that "having a child changes your life" or that "a mother has many roles"? Still, for new mothers especially, these truisms might serve to keep them grounded, because so many other books paint too rosy a picture. With stories from the front lines, though wanting for irony, this little handbook is sure to be a hit with patrons who are after a quick, comfy homage to motherhood. REVWR
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Broadway; 1 edition (April 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767904281
• ISBN-13: 978-0767904285
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,665,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times No. 1 best-selling author Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott is an international author, corporate coach, entrepreneur, consultant, lecturer, teacher, trainer, talk-show host, and seminar leader. Her company, Motivation Management Service Institute Inc., has reached millions of people worldwide. She has promoted her books internationally, including more than 400 appearances on television and radio. Her highly successful books include If Love Is a Game, These Are the Rules; If Success Is a Game, These Are the Rules; If High School Is a Game, Here's How to Break the Rules; The Gift of Motherhood; and Negaholics. Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott is available for speeches and personal and corporate coaching and training. Her Web site is www.themms.com.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant, Insightful, Inspirational, a Fuzzy, Warm "blankie", April 20, 2002

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Cheryl S. Harrington (Yreka, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gift of Motherhood: 10 Truths for Every Mother (Hardcover)

Been there, done that and totally agree with Cherie Carter-Scott's assessments of "Motherhood." Having raised three children of my own I can relate to the journey discussed in these pages. It made me laugh, cry and feel so blessed for being a part of this very unique, "awesome" "passage" of life. I don't agree AT ALL with the editorial reviewers use of the word "corny" in relating to this book. It makes me wonder if the reviewer isn't male or maybe not a mother. Maybe if a mother, in the beginning stages. This is an excellent read for a mother-to-be a mother in the middle or a mother at the very emotional stages of "letting go." Thank you Cherie for touching my heart. You hit the mark in my book. "Awesome" as you said, is a good description of a part of a womens life that really has no words that can totally describe what it is to be a "Mother."