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Will You Still be My Daughter?: A Fable for Our Times (Fable for Our Times, 3)

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If you have a daughter, particularly one who is on the brink of womanhood and preparing to leave or has already left the nest, this is the perfect book to give her. In other words, if you have a daughter 18 or over, give her this book immediately. You may even want to read it with her, but be warned that you will both shed a joyful tear or two. This short, picture-book for adults tells the story of a mother and child and the lessons they learn. Sadly, even a mother's love cannot protect a child against all life's hardships, but the irrevocable truth still stands: there is no greater love than that of a mother for a daughter and the nurturing love that melds into true friendship as years go by is a shared gift. Treasure this little book as you read it for a few minutes with your own daughter, and hold its message in your heart forever.

This was a wonderful, lovely book -- one that I plan to give as Christmas gifts to all of my friends and relatives who are the mothers of daughters. I have read it over and over, as has my soon-to-be-married daughter, with tears in our eyes.

The truths contained in this tiny book are universal. I have loved watching my daughter grown to adulthood and become my dearest friend, growing in my shadow but always being her own person.

I absolutely ADORED this book! Thank you, Carol, for writing it!

MS. PEARSON CAPTURES THE ESSENCE AND COMPLEXITY OF THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIP IN 32 SHORT PAGES. MY MOTHER AND DAUGHTERS WILL ALL BE RECEIVING COPIES THIS YEAR. IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE FIRST FABLE IN THIS SERIS, "THE LESSON", BE SURE TO ADD IT TO YOUR SHOPPING CART. IT'S THE BEST!

I took this tiny book straight to heart. It said many of the things I wish I could explain to my daughter--about trying to give her full independence, yet never being able to stop being "her mother." Of course, I had to send a copy to my daughter--who read it aloud to her roommate--and they shed a few tears over the sentiments. Excellent communication!

My mother has always loved books by Carol Lynn Pearson; I think one reason is that she named her daughters Lynne & Carol (and we used to be Pearsons)! By far, this is my favorite Pearson book. Recommended by an Amazon friend, I bought this book for my mother who has always lived thousands of miles from me. As luck would have it, my daughter was visiting me when I started reading this lovely little story. From the very beginning, I knew this book was written about us. The tears started flowing on the first page and didn't stop until the last page of this poignantly written "Fable For Our Times." WILL YOU STILL BE MY DAUGHTER? is actually a parable about an acorn that falls from a beautiful, strong oak. The oak loves her daughter and wants to protect her from pain and disappointment. However, as in real life, we can only hope that our children will have the strength (roots) to persevere.

There is a special bond between a mother and her daughter and this book celebrates that bond. You must read this beautiful keepsake with your daughter, especially if she is going through a difficult time. I now need to buy another copy of this book for my mother. I loved this touching tale and recommend it to all mothers. Put it somewhere handy so it can be read over and over!

I bought this book for my mom while on my first vacation away from her in California. I was 18 years old and for quite sometime had been struggling with her issues of letting go. Because of this book I finally understood that she was also struggling with having to let go and I learned to be a little more patient. I think she too realized that although she couldn't always protect me, I would still be her daughter.

As a daughter, and as the mother of a beautiful, self reliant daughter I was touched by the intimacy this story evoked. How often have I had these very thoughts. It captured my heart, and sent me (in tears) to that place deep within, that each woman reserves for her own store of childhood memories. This book is a mirror- It confirms and affirms my mother's intense, fierce love for me, because I feel that same intense, fierce devotion to my daughter. What a connecting thread!!!! Get three copies of this book, one for your mother, one for daughter and one for yourself.

My mom and I, unfortunately, do not see eye-to-eye..... yet this book made each of us choke up. It's a keeper.

While I appreciate the sturdy tree/mother-daughter bond as a literary device, this overbearing and needy mother who needs constant reassurance that her daughter will still "be her daughter", or love her, as she grows into her own oak-tree-self is annoying.

This is a nice tale that could be related to different situations. Sentimental. Given to my college daughter.