Jamie Lillegard: Maverick Mothers, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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"It's not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it." - Dorothy Zbornak

Delve into the childhood lives of some of the most influential people today and the incredible women who raised them.

Inside Maverick Mothers, you'll discover: The impact of constant emotional support and security from the mothers of two Oscar-winning actresses on their confidence and self-worth How a mother shaped her son's future as one of the most successful doctors in American history by making him submit book reports to her, even though she couldn't actually read them The power of nurturing creativity with patience and encouragement, as shown by a very patient mother who transformed her prankster son into a cinematic legend How a mother's unwavering commitment to social justice inspired her daughter to advocate for human rights on a global scale The importance of self-reliance in children, allowing them to make mistakes and learn from their experiences, as illustrated by three mothers who between them raised 8 high-flying Silicon Valley CEOs How a mother's clever approaches to helping her son overcome the challenges of ADHD focused his mind and led to his incredible Olympic success

Some stories are truly inspiring, some are extremely tragic, and some include very unbelievable things that really happened to them. But the stories are real and told with respect.

Maverick Mothers is a celebration of maternal love in all its glory and a reminder of the extraordinary power of maternal influence beyond the lives of their children.