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Mama Says...When A Wolf Is Chasing You, Throw Him A Biscuit But Don't Stop To Bake Him A Cake (Mama Says... (L.A.C. Communications)) (Hardcover)

by Maria L. Valdemi (Author) "These stories begin in New York City with my mother, Anna Stagliano, and branch out across the world..." (more)
Key Phrases: Nonna Maria, United States, New York City (more...)

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A chronicle of Motherly advice across continents and cultures and in between.

It is a collection of stories and sayings passed down from Mamas everywhere to their children. Each mother has a story and each mother has her own brand of wit and wisdom.

With contributing thoughts on their Mothers from --

Billy Collins - Former Poet Laureate of the USA

R. C. Gorman - World Renowned Navajo Artist

Tony Hillerman - Best-selling, Award Winning Author

Fruteland Jackson - W. C. Handy Award Winning Bluesman and Storyteller

Donald Trump

About the Author
Maria L. Valdemi is a writer, editor and public speaker. Her career began as a teacher of history and she authored a series of articles on the local lore of the Hudson Valley. In addition she has written two novels and also a translation editor for Singing From The Soul, the autobiography of tenor, Jose Carreras. In all her studies and travels around the world she has immersed herself in the stories of people and places she has visited.

Product Details

Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: LAC Communications, Inc. (February 25, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0974929905
ISBN-13: 978-0974929903
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,494,731 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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These stories begin in New York City with my mother, Anna Stagliano, and branch out across the world. Read the first page

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Nonna Maria, United States, New York City, World War, Lexington Avenue, New Mexico, Stony Point, Eleanor Burlingham, Anne Higgins, Aunt Lucy, Buenos Aires, Ellis Island, John Higgins, Mama Alma, Sir Galahad

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Moby dick by Melville on page 93
Moby Dick (Usborne classics) by Herman Melville on page 93
Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights (Barron's Book Notes) by Emily Bronte on page 112
Moby dick by H. Melville on page 93
Moby-Dick, Second Edition (Norton Critical Editions) by Herman Melville on page 93

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5.0 out of 5 stars What A Wonderful Mama!, March 16, 2004

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Mama Says is absolutely wonderful! I can relate to all the people in the book. It was wonderful to sahre their experiences. I could not put the book down. It is a beautiful tribute to all mothers, everywhere.-Mary C., Suffern, NY

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5.0 out of 5 stars mama says, March 25, 2004

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Loved the book, loved the illistrations also loved the scrapbook pages at the end to write my own pieces of advice to pass along to my children.It is a great book for all cultures as well.All can relate to something Mama Says!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mama Says, March 23, 2004

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A well written touching tale of Motherly advice and love. A must read. This book is for mother's, Daughters, sisters, mothers to be. grandmothers and anyone else who enjoys a good read. The author has written from her heart and shares stories from around the world. wisdom from the ages. I really enjoyed this book and plan on giving it to my godmother for mothers day as well as my niece for her baby shower.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful book !
I loved this book.
It's a collage of stories from many worlds and cultures.Beatifully written it's affectionate , funny and philosophical.I cried and laughed reading it. Read more

Published on March 16, 2004 by Linda

5.0 out of 5 stars What A Wonderful Mama!
Mama Says is absolutely wonderful! I can relate to all the people in the book. It was wonderful to sahre their experiences. I could not put the book down. Read more

Published on March 16, 2004 by Chris

5.0 out of 5 stars Tears and Laughter for Mama!
Just a note to let you know how much I enjoyed the book "Mama Says". The stories brought both tears and laughter. It also reminded me so much of my maternal grandmother. Read more

Published on March 16, 2004 by Chris

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book that you will want to share.
"If you pick it, it'll never heal!", "If Bobby Phillips jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge would you have to do it too? Read more

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