Mother Nurture: Life Lessons from the Mothers of America's Best and Brightest [Hardcover]

Stephanie Hirsch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2008

Did you ever wonder where Steven Spielberg learned the perseverance and empathy needed to create some of the greatest and most successful films of all time? Or where Danica Patrick learned the courage to make history at the Indy 500? Or where Diane Sawyer and Matt Lauer learned the attitude and skills necessary to succeed in the fast-paced, ultracompetitive world of television?"Mother Nurture" is a testament to the power of motherhood in molding the children of today into the successful adults of tomorrow. An inspiring collection of essays and stories from the mothers of America's brightest stars in sports, fashion, business, technology, politics, and entertainment. "Mother Nurture" brings together the wisdom and advice of mothers who have been there and triumphed. With essays by the mothers of such well-known figures as: Steven Spielberg; Lance Armstrong; Dr. Mehmet Oz; Barbara Corcoran; Matt Lauer; Danica Patrick; Tim McGraw; Diane Sawyer; Jeff Zucker; George W. Bush; Ralph Lauren; Uma Thurman; Derek Jeter; Tony Hawk; Bobbi Brown; Christie Brinkley; Georgette Mosbacher; ...and uplifting tales of their childhoods, "Mother Nurture" will not only surprise, encourage, and convince readers of the depth and power of a mother's love, but it just may contain that one nugget of advice that will set you on the road to being a parent of a future success!

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About the Author

Stephanie Hirsch is an entrepreneur, designer, wife, and mother. She lives with her family in New York City.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; First Edition edition (March 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061189200
• ISBN-13: 978-0061189203
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An insider's view, May 5, 2008

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Kathi Jenkins (Bozeman MT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mother Nurture: Life Lessons from the Mothers of America's Best and Brightest (Hardcover)

This book was really interesting. It was fun to read about all of these successful people's mothers. I found it a bit monotonous from chapter to chapter, but I think that is because the author gave us apples-to-apples comparisons between families. I would recommend it to anyone who is a new mother or who has ever wondered what the role of parent plays in raising a Good Person.

4.0 out of 5 stars What Dr. Spock Never Taught Us, January 19, 2009

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N. Golden "nelbg" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mother Nurture: Life Lessons from the Mothers of America's Best and Brightest (Hardcover)

As the mother of three adult children, I've exemplified the phrase "been there-done that". I found the stories in this book to be amusing, touching, and mostly honest accounts of raising a successful child. This book is my "go to" gift for new parents.

If you are in the loop as far as celebrity following goes, you will enjoy the behind the scenes look at their early lives.